Tag: News
Still got the blues
Andrew MathiesonSTRUMMING a few notes on the guitar should have come naturally for Mia Dyson.
But the Torquay youngster was oblivious to what took place...
Split in ranks ‘fails to dilute’ anti-fluoride message
Peter FaragoORGANISERS of separate public rallies protesting plans to fluoridate Geelong’s water supply are confident the competing marches avoided diluting their message.
In fact, Barwon...
Nixon probes city
Hamish HeardVictoria’s top cop has ordered a police probe into Geelong’s council over allegations a council officer demanded bribes in exchange for favourable treatment...
Brumby goes behind bars in prison for our worst
Premier John Brumby has had a taste of new living conditions for some of Victoria’s most violent killers, terrorists and sex offenders during a...
Cops powerless on dirt bike kids
Hamish HeardAuthorities are powerless to stop groups of children on dirt bikes as they wreak havoc in public areas throughout Geelong, according to police.
Traffic...
City stops Lara plan
Hamish HeardGeelong’s council has staved off a bid for a controversial Lara subdivision after years of community opposition to the project.
Councillors voted unanimously this...
Boxing gym steps into a new ring as club regains room
Jane EmerickTorquay Football Club has won a drawn-out fight to knock out a boxing gym.
But both sides claimed a victory as Ashley Lynch’s Torquay...
Backing for surf park at Torquay
Hamish HeardA Torquay tourism group yesterday greeted plans for a $7 million surfing theme park in the town with a big thumbs up.
Surf Coast...
House cuts anger
Hamish HeardAngry northern suburbs residents have claimed a $1 million taxpayer upgrade of Norlane Neighbourhood House has robbed them of community services.
They say the...
Rudd flunks Oberon maths
Hamish HeardFederal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd failed maths at Oberon High School when announcing a new policy this week, federal Member for Corangamite Stewart...
State tells council to give shooters the boot
Hamish HeardGeelong shooters fear a looming council vote will leave them without a home.
Geelong Gun Club president Steve Haberman, a former world champion clay...
Names on Heads list not consulted
Andrew MathiesonA developer has failed to consult community groups on his own contact list for controversial plans to expand Barwon Heads, according to a...
From the archives
18 years ago
August 17, 2007
A baby boom is delivering a population surge to Geelong.
Barwon Health is scratching its head to explain the boom as...
