High’s hopes for $4m science lab
Andrew MathiesonA STATE Government report has backed plans for a commuter ferry connecting the Bellarine Peninsula and Melbourne.
The consultants’ report for the Department of...
Charity golfers to square up for McKellar Centre
Entries have opened for a golf day to raise money for the region’s largest aged care and rehabilitation centre.
Competitors in the Independent’s 14th...
7000 to participate in national masters competitions games a third short of target
Andrew MathiesonNext week’s Australian Masters Games in Geelong will fall almost a third short of its attendance target, organisers have revealed.
They said less than...
Storm sweeps up students at clinics
Jessica BentonRugby league could appear on the sports curriculums of local schools after primary students flocked to clinics with Melbourne Storm players.
Schools in Geelong...
Economic crisis puts big projects on hold
Andrew MathiesonPROPERTY developers are shelving plans to invest in central Geelong amid the global financial crisis, according to the city’s councillor responsible for major...
Donations amazing
Alex de VosGeelong residents’ “mind-blowing” response to support Victoria’s bushfire victims has overwhelmed businesses and community groups collecting donations.
Diversitat’s Sheena Knowles, who has spent...
Fires claim another life from our region
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonAnother resident of the Geelong region has been revealed as a victim of Victoria’s bushfires disaster.
Ocean Grove resident Melanie...
$9m coast debt alarm
Alex de VosA state MP has demanded a financial review of the Surf Coast’s foreshore management after it revealed plans to borrow up to...
Aboriginal kids on wave of stars
Alex de VosAustralian and international sports stars descended on Jan Juc Beach this week to coax Aboriginal youths onto surfboards.
Ex-world champion surfer Layne Beachley,...
Group fights aged bid
Jessica BentonA community group is fighting plans for a retirement village at Portarlington despite statistics revealing an ageing population in the town and across...
Disabled ride to day in surf
Jessica BentonA volunteers training day this weekend will introduce disabled people to the joys of surfing.
Disabled Surfers Association of Australia will run the...
People power
Andrew MathiesonAS BARACK Obama takes a seat for the first time in the Oval Office, the symbolism behind his first morning in power inspires...
Works begin at Stead Park
The redevelopment of Geelong’s premier hockey facility is now up and running.
On Friday member for Lara Ella George announced the start of construction at...
