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State farewells Nipper, champion of Geelong
Andrew MathiesonMOURNERS gathered yesterday for a state memorial service at Geelong Football Club to celebrate the life of Neil Trezise.
Mr Trezise suffered a heart...
Kids ‘at bug risk’
Alex de VosCouncil neglect threatens an outbreak of the flesh-eating Bairnsdale ulcer at St Leonards Primary School, a community group has warned.
St Leonards Progress...
Fire, ambo complex set for Lara
Andrew MathiesonCONSTRUCTION of a proposed Lara fire and ambulance complex will begin in December, according to local MP John Eren.
But Liberal candidate for Lara...
“Just like the Bra Boys”
Jane EmerickTorquay surfers are acting like Sydney’s infamous Bra Boys gang with threats to vandalise surf beach parking meters, according to MP Michael Crutchfield.
The...
Day ‘to gauge trials support’
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Speed Trials organisers will gauge public support for returning the historic event to the city’s foreshore.
Speed trials director Gary Grant said attendance...
Diving lobby:ship must beat dredging
Andrew MathiesonA DIVING lobby group fears bay dredging could damage Bellarine Peninsula tourism amid delays on government promises to sink a warship for an...
Desalination plan. $120m bid to boost supply
Hamish HeardA private company is planning a $120 million water desalination plant with the potential to sustain a billion-dollar industry surrounding Geelong, a former...
Golf members ”back” RACV meger plans
Jane EmerickAbout 80 per cent of Torquay Golf Club’s membership backs a draft proposal for a merger with RACV, according to a club member...
Peninsula horse riders plan city streets protest
Alex de VosRiders will lead their horses through central Geelong to protest a lack of safe riding destinations on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Ocean Grove horse...
Developer releases new Lonsdale plans
Andrew MathiesonDeveloper Stockland is promising a new, greener plan in its second attempt for a residential development at Point Lonsdale.
Stockland Victoria general manager Cameron...
Anglesea to keep land sale cash
Jane EmerickSurf Coast councillors have given Anglesea first dibs on a $475,000 sale of shire-owned land despite warnings from the shire’s chief executive officer.
Cr...
Residents unanimous on Bellarine council offer. Shire plan excites peninsula
Alex de VosA Liberal party plan for a new shire on the Bellarine Peninsula has won unanimous support from residents in an Independent street...
QMF gets ready to rock
The Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) is nearly upon us, featuring over 70 music acts and a huge range of food, drink and creative entertainment...
