Tag: News
Torquay adventure business riding towards a cool award
Hamish HeardTorquay is set to be named home to Australia’s coolest company.
Local entrepreneur Brett Hollis has steered his company, Big Stick Adventures, into contention...
Dell in access hopes
Andrew MathiesonCar access could return to Clifton Springs’ Dell beach.
Geelong’s council has commissioned an engineer’s report into landslides that closed the road to the...
Taxis shun town
Jane EmerickA taxi shortage is leaving callers stranded as drivers refuse trips in Torquay.
Hospitality businesses have complained the shortage is hurting tourism, inconveniencing patrons...
Board names under wraps
Jane EmerickState Government has refused to reveal its new board for Surf Coast’s foreshore management body.
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Gavin Jennings confirmed the...
Huge rare deer stalking Torquay
Jane EmerickA rare white deer with “huge” antlers is stalking Torquay.
Residents and authorities have confirmed sightings of the mature animal around the western...
Surfing festival teaches new skills
Jane EmerickStudents will have a taste of the surf industry next weekend when they run a Festival of Surfing in Torquay.
Sixteen Oberon High School...
City on the edge
Andrew MathiesonBy Andrew Mathieson
IT IS the calm before the storm.
Geelong, the city, the football club and supporters, are on the edge today – and...
Developer lobby sets up in region
Victoria’s peak lobbyist for developers is moving into Geelong after judging the region as the “biggest development front” in Australia.
Urban Development Institute of Australia’s...
O’Connor coy after independent filming
Andrew MathiesonOUTGOING Corio Labor MP Gavan O’Connor has made a cameo appearance in a political film about an independent candidate but refuses to say...
Fluoride indemnity shocks water quality group
Legal indemnity for Barwon Water against claims related to fluoridation left a community group in “shock” yesterday, according to a spokesperson.
David McRae said Barwon...
Flesh-eating bug bites back
Andrew MathiesonTEACHERS have been forced to keep St Leonards kids indoors away from mosquitoes during school breaks amid fears of a flesh-eating bug.
The...
Safety forum funding hope
Jane EmerickA community forum on safety could lead to federal funding for more closed-circuit cameras in central Geelong, according to a spokesperson for the...
Close comp for Boys Junior Pennant
Saturday Junior Pennant is drawing closer to finals and in Section 4 Boys, the ladder couldn’t be much closer.
Last week Geelong Lawn was...
