Tag: News
New cruelty reports: Animal shame wides
Hamish HeardCharges pending against a Lara vet who allegedly starved horses on her property are just the tip of the iceberg in Geelong, according...
A dogs life has rewards for hero Joan
Andrew MathiesonJOAN Wellard has lived a dog’s life but she couldn’t be happier.
The Clifton Springs retiree has devotedly bred, trained and donated guide...
Home sought for exchange
Andrew MathiesonGERMAN exchange student Constantin Hoher is too young to remember Home Alone.
But the 16-year-old is reliving the premise for the classic comedy...
Leaders give tick to Grove plans
Andrew MathiesonFEARS that population growth will explode in Ocean Grove should be under control with a new plan to guide development of the town,...
Inquest into dads death at hospital hears: “Failure” cost his life
Karen HartA FATHER of five died when Geelong Hospital emergency doctors failed to diagnose a potentially lethal injury, an inquest has heard.
Ron Hutchinson, 49,...
One name, one number for taxis
People wanting to catch a cab in Geelong will have one phone number to remember after the region’s two operators become partners on Sunday.
The...
Hotel plans “all Whites”
Karen HartA PROMINENT Torquay bed and breakfast is set to become a residential hotel despite objections from residents.
Surf Coast Shire this week issued a...
Staffing “unchanged” in 24hr police station
Hamish HeardTorquay police were yesterday busy packing boxes in readiness for a move to their brand new state-of-the-art Surf Coast Highway headquarters next week.
But...
ALP set to vote in left
Hamish HeardALP underdog Darren Cheeseman was yesterday poised to win preselection for Corangamite, according to Labor MP Gavan O’Connor.
Members of Labor’s Socialist Left faction...
New study highlights Corio “disadvantage”
Andrew MathiesonCorio is one of Victoria’s most disadvantaged postcodes, according to a new study.
Jesuit Social Services’ Dropping Off The Edge report said Corio was...
By-law “bash” writ
Hamish HeardA man who claims a council by-laws officer assaulted him on Jan Juc Beach is suing Surf Coast Shire.
The man’s lawyer, Phil Hill,...
Phoney gas man alarms police
Bellarine Police have warned Ocean Grove residents to be wary of a dodgy door knocker weaseling his way into people’s homes as a phoney...
The future is electric
The region’s first e-bike and electric vehicle expo comes to the Bellarine this weekend, giving members of the public the chance to learn more...
