Tag: News
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...
The old man and the sea
Andrew MathiesonNO ONE knows the tales of the sea quite like 85-year-old Bill Huggins.
The Ocean Grove RSL sub-branch president has seen young men die...
Confucius say, this band really has soul
Jane EmerickAccording to Kid Confucius, the word ‘soul’ gets thrown around a lot.
But Andrew Guirguis, the MC and guitarist for the eight-member soul band,...
Club told on cash
Jane EmerickBy Jane Emerick
Torquay Golf Club members have slammed the club’s managers for failing to act on warnings of missing money months ago.
Police are...
Taxi boss calls Torquay talks
Jane EmerickGeelong Taxi Network boss Peter Valentine has called a meeting with Torquay businesses and officials to work on solving the town’s shortage of...
Cats shine for date with destiny
AN ESTIMATED crowd of 10,000 people flocked to Skilled Stadium yesterday to witness Geelong go through its final paces before tomorrow’s grand final against...
Labor bypass pledge
Jane EmerickLABOR yesterday committed $62.5 million to fund stage 4a of Geelong’s bypass.
Shadow transport and roads minister Martin Ferguson made the announcement yesterday at...
Warning to revellers
GEELONG’S police chief warned grand final revellers that anti-social behaviour would not be tolerated.
Superintendent Andrew Allen said police would launch a massive operation in...
56 jobs Alcoa jobs to go in restructure
Peter FaragoFIFTY-SIX workers at Alcoa Australia Rolled Products (AARP) will lose their jobs when the company closes one of two Point Henry ingot casting...
Thirsty work
Andrew MathiesonINDUSTRY in the region will fall into line under tougher penalties for water wasters.
But they will only be slugged a $1000 fine...
Escape to Switzerland
Is it time for Switzerland? What does the name summon up? Pristine Swiss Alps, chocolate tasting, panoramic sightseeing cruises, cable cars, glaciers, train rides...
