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MPs brawl on cuts, spending
By Noel MurphyA WAR of words has broken out between MPs Ian Trezise and Andrew Katos over their work performance in State Parliament.
Geelong Labor...
Changes threaten retail, says report
By John Van Klaveren“SWEEPING” changes to Victoria’s planning laws threaten the viability of regional retail and business centres, according to a Geelong council report.
“These...
Same-sex comments slammed
By Michelle HerbisonGeelong professionals have slammed a reverend’s comments that gay marriage would increase health problems.
Headspace Barwon’s Toni van Hamond said St George’s...
Shell ‘borderline’ in city – executive
By John Van KlaverenA SENIOR Shell executive has described Geelong’s refinery as “borderline” amid increasing competition from bigger Asian refineries.
Shell downstream director Mark Williams...
582 opportunities lost: Jobs ‘unfilled’
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG is short 582 skilled workers, according to a council survey.
The survey said employers reported difficulty in filling 235 jobs this...
Softball a hit in pilot program
Slugger: Jye, 8, belts a ball skyward under the watchful eyes fellow St Thomas Primary School student Jennifer, 7, and softball program mascot Pablo....
Donors have a heart for kids like Kirra
Through the wringer: Tammi Butters with Kirra, pictured in the inset during her struggle to survive heart complications.By Michelle HerbisonNEWBORN Kirra’s heart trouble forced...
OUR BAYFRONT ‘BOMBSITES’: CLEAN UP THE WATERFFRONT: Bay trail dream languishing
By Noel MurphyPLANS to open Corio Bay's shoreline to cyclists and pedestrians through a pathway complete with tunnels, flyovers, boardwalks and bridges have fallen...
Call for investigation into database misuse
By John Van KlaverenA COUNCILLOR has asked City Hall to seek urgent legal advice on alleged misuse of a Committee for Geelong database in...
Ending celibacy for priests won’t stop abuse, says our top Catholic
By Noel MurphyDROPPING the demand for Catholic priests to be celibate is unlikely to address sex abuse problems within the church, according to St...
Race into spring fashion
Racing daze: Luke Nyko and Shae Rowbottom model Geelong spring racing fashions. EditorialSome of Geelong’s leading retailers have put their spring racing fashions...
Double trouble at rally
By Michelle HerbisonANTI-WAR activists are planning to blockade Swan Island’s military facility next week with twice as many protesters as last year, according to...
We will remember them
Remembrance day is on Tuesday 11 November.
Ceremonies and wreath laying services will be held at several venues across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast...
