Traffic alerts ahead of Around the Bay ride - Geelong Times
WEBBicycle Network, Victoria Police, VicRoads and local councils are asking local road users to be aware of the increase in bike traffic, changed traffic conditions and extended travel times. A map of the Classic 210km Around the Bay course, which will pass through (In order) Little River, Geelong and Queenscliff. Photo: SUPPLIED.
GORCAPA to begin new era along Great Ocean Road region
WEBTHE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) officially came to life last week, beginning a new era for the region. GORCAPA will provide a single, dedicated body to manage the region’s public land, beaches, national parks, tourism operations and accommodation. The new authority will deliver a more co-ordinated and sustainable ...
Geelong Lawn Tennis Club makes the most of difficult year
WEBGEELONG Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) has made the most of the COVID-19 lockdown period, taking it as an opportunity to attend to some of its facilities. This year has been challenging for many, particularly sporting clubs. GLTC director John McConachy said the club had spent at least $30,000 on maintenance, giving some areas of the club some long ...
New drone system takes flight in Geelong - Geelong Times
WEBTHE skies of Geelong have been used to trial a sophisticated traffic control system for aircraft at low altitude. The City of Greater Geelong worked with Thales and Telstra on the prototype GLAAM (Low Altitude Airspace Management) Initiative, a technology that dynamically manages airspace, integrating drones and conventional aircraft while automating drone flight approvals.
Hopes for more funding for “vital” Norlane facility
WEBTHE Northern Aquatic and Community Hub project is ramping up with the City of Greater Geelong gaining momentum in the bid to secure additional funding. During Tuesday’s meeting council considered a report as two federal funding opportunities arose for the projected $61.6 million infrastructure. The project is anticipated to transform the ...
City green light for Newcombe St apartment complex
WEBMay 11, 2023 · The city’s planning committee voted unanimously to grant a permit at 20-34 Newcombe Street and 25-27 Fenwick street at its most recent meeting. The mixed-use proposal would build 59 apartments and seven shops across four properties spanning 4,717sqm. It would create a five-storey building at …
Building games and friendships - Bendigo Times
WEBBuilding games and friendships. July 11, 2021 BY Katie Martin. Focused: Corey Beilharz measures out his Warhammer: Age of Sigmar battle ground with Kyle Hoffman at Guf Bendigo. Photo: KATIE MARTIN. AT 10.45am last Saturday, Dalton Copeland walked through the doors of Guf Bendigo to build the palm …
State sides with locals on Bellarine DAL - Bellarine Times
WEBPREMIER Daniel Andrews and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville say the state government will stand firm on town settlement boundaries in the Bellarine Distinctive Area Landscape (DAL), as hearings on the planning policy started this week. The DAL involves a 50-year vision for land use strategies and will designate long-term urban development boundaries ...
Developers sue state government over Spring Creek decision
WEBJun 16, 2022 · THREATS to sue the state government if it legislated against development in the Spring Creek valley have been followed through, with two developers taking action in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Earlier this month, lawyers representing Zeally Investments Pty Ltd and Duffields Road Pty Ltd filed a joint motion naming Planning Minister Richard ...
Construction completed on social houses in Norlane
WEBConstruction completed on social houses in Norlane. October 15, 2020 BY Klaus Nannestad. A further 36 new homes are expected to be completed in the Greater Geelong region over the next year. THE first of 1,000 new public properties the state government plans to build by late 2022 have been constructed in Norlane. The 26 properties built in the ...