Tag: News
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...
City to lead in cancer service
Hamish HeardGeelong is set to become Australia’s leading regional centre for cancer detection services with the arrival of world-leading medical imaging technology.
Federal Health Minister...
League of her own
Andrew MathiesonPERHAPS it’s still an indictment of footy’s grassroots culture but only one club from more than 30 in the Geelong region has a...
No real choice on fluoride
Peter FaragoAN EVEN split in opinion on fluoridation means State Government has a long way to go before it should add the chemical to...
Bid for pipeline told no supply
Andrew MathiesonBELLARINE Peninsula’s expanding industries will miss out on new investment after authorities knocked back plans for a water pipeline across Corio Bay, according...
Put us in your will
Hamish HeardCats president Frank Costa has written to elderly Geelong members urging them to give money to the club when they die.
A letter with...
Nappy nasties
Hamish HeardA senior Liberal senator has used the sanctuary of “cowards’ castle” to launch a barrage of verbal grenades at the Geelong region’s two...
Unions plot anti-fluoride campaign
Hamish HeardUnions will attempt to derail State Government’s fluoridation push unless it earns the community’s blessing, according to Geelong Trades Hall boss Tim Gooden....
Finally, Wayne’s 200
Andrew MathiesonIT WAS the war that sapped the final playing days out of Wayne Closter.
Stuck on 191 games for his beloved Cats, Wayne could...
New group vows fight over Heads
Andrew MathiesonA NEW Barwon Heads community group has joined a public campaign to fight plans against further residential development in the seaside towns.
Save Barwon...
Supporting all colours of the rainbow
Surf Coast Shire is showing its rainbow support ahead of an annual day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination while celebrating advancements in equality.
The pride...
