Tag: News
Brothel: ”hands tied”
Jane EmerickSurf Coast councillors could have their hands tied over plans for a brothel at Torquay.
A spokesperson said councillors could not refuse a brothel...
Who’s on top as underdog?
Peter FaragoIf everybody is claiming to be the underdog, then who’s dog is on top?
That’s the question after the Independent polled the region’s major...
Torquay couple claims big Tatts win
A TORQUAY couple is $444,444 richer thanks to a Tattslotto ticket from their local agency.
The husband and wife, who did not want to be...
Ford jobs ”assured” as luxury models cease
By Geelong Story UpdatesBY HAMISH HEARD
Ford Australia has assured workers at its Geelong plant of business as usual after production of the marque’s luxury...
College kids join club of community service
Alex de VosSenior students from Catholic Regional College have joined forces with Drysdale’s Rotary Club to help underprivileged and sick children.
Fourteen students from years...
Sarah game for life in Geelong sports carnival
Andrew MathiesonLIVER transplant recipient Sarah Green lives every day like it’s her last.
“Anything I want to do now, I just go ahead and do...
Hulls asks shire: Did you do your talks on nudists?
Hamish HeardState Government wants to know whether Surf Coast Shire did its homework before councillors voted to try stripping Point Impossible of its nudists.
Councillors...
Court win on Shell
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong environmental group has forced a review of a decision to give Shell more time to clean up emissions from its Corio...
Call for Government to release port plan: What are you hiding?
Andrew MathiesonThe Bracks Government is hiding plans to seize control of Geelong’s port until after the election, a community group has warned.
Geelong Community for...
Shift plan for Deakin house
Karen HartA BELLARINE Peninsula resident is in negotiations with the owners of Alfred Deakin’s former Point Lonsdale holiday home to save it from demolition.
The...
Hoon powers set for region
Alex de VosGeelong Police will have the power to confiscate hoons’ cars next month.
Chief Inspector Wayne Carson said local police would undergo training to...
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Deaths hearing
GEELONG Magistrates’ Court has committed Robert Farquharson to stand trial on murder charges over the drowning deaths of his three sons.
Mr Farquharson has...
200-run stand for Couta pair
An unbeaten double-century partnership got Queenscliff’s Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season back on track after a winless opening three rounds.
Captain Hayden Illingworth...
