Zero chance I’m wrong
I must protest Alan Barron’s letter in the 13 February Independent.
He said that my claims “need to be challenged”.
Fair enough, but the only claim...
Make room for cyclists
What I really hate are cyclists who share our roads not being given a fair go.
Let's face it, it's cars that contribute to polluting...
A proven waste of space
The Independent is spending far too much space allowing debates on anthropogenic climate change.
Topics such as whether cigarettes cause cancer, evolution of the species,...
Wanted: Police search for Hutchison over weapons
POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate Norlane man Shaun Hutchison.
A warrant has been issued for the 29-year-old’s arrest in relation to...
Deakin toughens up denim with bullet-proof Kevlar
THEY were already the safest jeans in the world, but a collaboration between Deakin and Australian jeans manufacturer Draggin Jeans means that Australia’s famous...
Port man’s trumpet blues on Westgate
A 27-YEAR-OLD Portarlington man has struck a sour note with police after he was intercepted on the Westgate Freeway last week.
Hobson’s Bay Highway Patrol...
New library rises above Johnstone Park
GEELONG’S new library heritage centre, pale purple carapace emerging from the green of Johnstone Park, strikes a contrast with concrete brutalism of the State...
City Hall bully victims fear probe recriminations
By NOEL MURPHY
CITY Hall workers are afraid to speak out about bullying to an in-house inquiry for fear of further recriminations against them.
Workers have...
Teen Curlewis boarder into North American top 10
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
CURLEWIS snowboarder Mollie Fernandez has snared an unexpected top-10 finish in her first NorAm Cup event at Canada's Mont Tremblant.
The 16-year-old...
Trucks in city: Ring road key
By NOEL MURPHY
Truck traffic will only begin clearing out of central Geelong with a "significant capital investment from the State Government", according to deputy...
Stolen $1.65m put in Noddy’s
FAILED Geelong soft drink company Noddy's received $1.65 million in stolen funds, Victorian Supreme Court has heard.
Former Melbourne lawyer Alan John Munt was reported...
Bellarine Bayside committee sacked
Environment minister Lisa Neville has sacked the Bellarine Bayside Committee of Management following "community concerns".
Ms Neville said Bellarine Bayside would be replaced by an...
17 caught speeding during blitz
Police are calling for people to act more safely on the state’s roads after 17 drivers were caught speeding during a Geelong West blitz....
