Businesses sign on to Buy Local campaign
Hamish HeardMore than 70 businesses in the Geelong region have signed up to a new campaign to prevent escape spending ahead of an official...
Pilates, yoga, sports equipment in Surf Coast perks scheme. Shire massages staff, council
Hamish HeardSurf Coast ratepayers will foot the bill for councillors and shire staff to enjoy massages, weight loss programs and yoga classes under a...
Corio club’s facilities now shipshape
Jane EmerickCorio Bay Sports Club left behind its shipping container changerooms yesterday thanks to a $400,000 upgrade.
City of Greater Geelong’s improvements to Evans Reserve...
Hot final chills our lifesaver
Jane EmerickTorquay has one of Australia’s hottest lifesavers, according to a national women’s magazine.
Cleo named Torquay Life Saving Club’s David Strahan, 32, in its...
Geelong stores the choice for bargains
Hamish HeardGeelong shoppers enjoy some of the cheapest supermarket grocery prices in the state, according to an independent consumer watchdog.
The city was named as...
Winds over 120km/h wreck Corio properties
Andrew MathiesonA “microburst” wind storm has damaged dozens of homes at Corio.
Gusts in excess of 120km/h ripped through part of the suburb near Purnell...
Rates hike to pay for water debt
By Geelong Story UpdatesBarwon Water will borrow $290 million to guarantee supplies amid rising demand and forecasts of dwindling rain from climate change.
Customers will...
TAC
A temporary office in Geelong would provide information on “career opportunities” when the Transport Accident Commission shifts to the city, the commission’s minister said...
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...
Historic pier set for $1.5 million restoration
Karen HartQueenscliff’s crumbling pier is set for a $1.5 million restoration.
Borough of Queenscliffe councillor Stephen Lee said an engineering report would be prepared after...
Senses and sensibility
Andrew MathiesonEVEN though darkness started to fall one evening, Richard Howell noticed his view of the world had begun to close in on him.
The...
Rider ”93 over limit”
By Geelong Story UpdatesA Norlane man who allegedly rode a stolen motorcycle at 153km/h in a 60 zone before crashing faces more than just...
Home run for Geelong
South Korean baseball giant KT Wiz has chosen Geelong over a number of global cities as the venue for a six-week summer camp.
KT Wiz,...
