Tag: News
Heatwave ringing holiday fire alarm
Alex de VosAn “unusual” spate of hot weather has sparked fears of a major bushfire in the Geelong region.
Country Fire Authority’s John Mealia said...
Ousted ALP member urges PM to clean up
Jessica BentonAn ALP member suspended for two years for campaigning against the party’s Corio candidate has responded with a letter urging Prime Minister Kevin...
Hooked on fishing
Alex de VosVin Rigby has had a few run-ins with sharks during his 64 years working as a professional fisherman at St Leonards.
Fortunately, none...
Burger brings on a McFeast reminiscing Now that’s the way I like it
Peter FaragoTAKE away food is going back to its halcyon days.
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has restored one of its best hamburgers to its menu –...
Tip retail shakeup
Jessica BentonCommercial developments at St Leonards and Indented Head are set to shake up the retail industry on the tip of the Bellarine Peninsula,...
One-eyed courage Seb defies injury to compete at Bells
Alex de VosAirey’s Inlet surfer Seb Hanson-Boyd will overcome the loss of sight in one eye after a surfing accident four months ago to...
Arson, assault surge at Corio
Alex de VosCrime reports to Corio Police have soared over the past year in contrast to a decrease at the Geelong station.
New Victoria Police...
City rate cheat
Hamish HeardCity of Greater Geelong’s use of “shonky” private building surveyors has cheated ratepayers out of millions of dollars in rates revenue, according to...
Sharks ‘endangered’
Alex de VosTwo sharks at the top of the region’s gamefishing menu could end up on an international list of animals facing extinction.
Reports this...
Speaking up to clear hot air in parliament
Peter FaragoSOME call it cowards’ castle, others think it’s causing a hole in the ozone layer for all the hot air emanating from its...
Communities slam services shortfall
Andrew MathiesonETHNIC communities have demanded a boost to basic services in Geelong at a meeting with the state’s multicultural commission.
Community representatives highlighted their local...
State’s grain harvest to sow bad seeds for city’s roads
Andrew MathiesonAT LEAST 1500 additional trucks will deliver grain to Geelong’s port this year, putting a question mark on whether the city’s road network...
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...
