Tag: News
Kinder food program defends snacks rules
Hamish HeardOrganisers of a controversial new healthy eating program in local kindergartens have hit back at claims some children could go hungry under the...
Refinery “slick” alarms group: Fear for bay
BY HAMISH HEARDAn environmental group fears an underground oil slick continues to flow from Shell’s refinery into Corio Bay despite EPA orders to clean...
Push to protect wetland
ANDREW MATHIESONGEELONG Environment Council has pushed State and Federal governments to expand internationally-protected wetland boundaries outside Point Lonsdale.
The council wants to include Lake Victoria,...
Anthony’s write stuff
Karen HartWRITER Anthony Lynch has always loved the English language.
“I remember at school telling my teacher I wanted to be novelist,” the 44-year-old says.
“It...
Herne Hill residents fight townhouses project
Karen HartOUTRAGED residents are fighting a developer’s plan to build hundreds of townhouses at Herne Hill.
Graylea Avenue resident Glenn Charteris is leading the fight...
Surfer”s big challenge in South Africa
Jane EmerickSURF Coast’s Ross ClarkeJones says his passion for adrenalin emerged early and retained its grip over his 41 years.
Now he will join some...
Property damage, ‘toolies’ targets
Hamish HeardTORQUAY police are already preparing their assault on unruly behaviour from school leavers in time for final exams in November.
Torquay police Sergeant Brian...
Nude beach wins one-year reprieve
Jane EmerickNudists at Point Impossible are safe to go naked for another 12 months.
Surf Coast Shire will monitor the accused meeting point for gay...
MP Promoted
Jane EmerickNew Premier John Brumby yesterday promoted Bellarine MP and minister Lisa Neville.
Ms Neville lost her children portfolio but took over as Community Services...
Brothel planning for a mini-Amsterdam
Jane EmerickA Melbourne brothel owner wants to turn Torquay into a “mini Amsterdam”.
Andrew Hewinson, owner of Lygon Street’s Pickwood Lodge, said he had steppedup...
Database to keep eye on frightened elderly
Alex de VosFears among elderly people about lying undiscovered dead in their Bellarine Peninsula homes has prompted formation of an emergency database.
The push to...
No talk, all action
Peter FaragoGEELONG voters had every right to feel dudded by the Bracks Labor Government this week when it announced water bills would double.
Residents can...
Two more years for music festival
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will be held for at least another two years, the state government announced this week.
The festival will celebrate its 27-year...
