Tag: News
Union militant’s uni visit ends up in court
Jessica BentonA militant unionist faces court over alleged unlawful industrial action at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.
Australian Building and Construction Commission has filed court...
Otway ‘users’ facing new state restrictions
Hamish HeardSTATE Government has unveiled plans to slap tighter restrictions on anglers, dog owners, trail bike riders and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in the Otways.
Member for...
Modewarre disaster Appeal to help the family
Alex de VosThe employer of Modewarre train smash survivor Tony Angel will establish an appeal to raise money for his surviving family members.
Statewide Fire...
Blood vow on ‘fast’ fluoride
Peter FaragoThe Geelong region will drink fluoride before the end of June next year after State Government fast-tracked plans to fluoridate the water supply.
But...
Footy crisis: ‘Out of umpires’
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S football umpire boss fears that “unqualified” supporters will be forced to officiate junior games and put players’ safety in jeopardy this season.
Umpire...
VFF weighs in on threat to gun club
Alex de VosVictoria’s leading farmer has urged State Government to dump its plan to kick Winchelsea Gun Club off its land.
Victorian Farmers Federation president...
Life’s a beach at Point Impossible
Alex de VosTorquay police have praised the behaviour of beachgoers at a controversial nude beach.
Senior Constable Kerry Brown said daily checks of Point Impossible...
The last dance
Alex de VosAs a teenager, Leigh Moneghetti stayed away from the raucous sounds of seedy nightclubs.
The Colac musician preferred to listen to the gentle...
Queenscliff reserves” ‘Public to lose on plan’
Jessica BentonQUEENSCLIFF could lose community facilities and public land under a council plan to redesign the town’s recreation reserves, according to a former councillor.
Queenscliff’s...
Water savings plan ‘doused’
Peter FaragoBARWON Water could stand in the way of an Australian-first plan to drought-proof new suburbs in Geelong’s south, according to a consultant’s report.
Bonacci...
State’s order to shire: blast out Winch clubs
Hamish HeardWINCHELSEA’S gun and go kart clubs are set to become the second and third victims of a State Government purge of sport facilities...
By-election candidates emerge
Hamish HeardA fishmonger, a former teacher and a unionist will put their hands up for a seat on Geelong’s council at next month’s Deakin...
Torquay Lions doing it for the kids
Torquay Lions Club set a record contribution for the 2025 Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal (GFA).
Raising $35,361, the Lions Club was the...
