Tag: News
Public land sales slammed Lost in space
Alex de VosCommunity groups have slammed State Government over the loss of public open spaces across the region.
They hit out against the loss of...
78 Lashings of talent
Alex de VosPerformers traditionally picture the audience in their underwear to help tackle stage fright.
But pint-sized singer Sheridan Harvey pretends her audiences are...
Authority ‘up the creek’ on savings
Peter FaragoGEELONG’S council has set a big challenge for itself, developers, Barwon Water and State Government – to deliver a sustainable community at Armstrong...
Torquay rail on track
Alex de VosPlanners have set aside a corridor for a rail service between Torquay and Geelong.
But Torquay commuters face an indefinite wait to board...
Trail ‘go-ahead’ shock
Jessica BentonA CONTROVERSIAL walking trail through internationally recognised wetlands at Barwon Heads is set to go ahead, according to the town’s ward councillor.
Peter...
Angry motorists call for action on worst bottleneck: Our daily nightmare
Jessica BentonMotorists have labelled the roundabout at Portarlington, Jetty and Grubb roads as “chaos”, “mayhem” and a “nightmare” at morning peak hour.
Between 8am and...
State refuses to hand over ‘coast’s millions’
Alex de VosState Government has refused to hand over millions of dollars in lease revenue from Lorne’s Erskine House to pay for management of...
‘Clean bill of health’ for bay amid dredge
Alex de VosPort Phillip Bay’s health remained intact after the first 25 days of dredging, State Government said yesterday.
But the Bellarine Peninsula spokesperson for...
Town’s split over Fisho’s eatery bid
Alex de VosTorquay is divided over plans for a foreshore restaurant at Fisherman’s Beach.
Surf Coast Ratepayers Association and a councillor have objected to the...
Wave of opportunity for disabled
Jessica BentonSurfing and wheelchairs usually have little in common but Disabled Surfers Association will help bridge the gap on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The volunteer-run organisation...
‘Slug’ set for new estate water work
Peter FaragoBARWON Water could slug developers racing to build at Armstrong Creek for vital infrastructure.
The authority revealed the charge after it told Geelong’s council...
Party over for ALP ‘traitors’ 15 ‘told to go’
Jessica BentonLabor has purged more than a dozen Geelong members for allegedly campaigning against the party’s Corio candidate at the federal election, according to...
Supporting Palliative Care Week
Bellarine Community Health (BCH), as part of Palliative Care Week, wanted to challenge the community to begin a conversation about death, to think about...
