YMCA poised to seize centre
Karen HartYMCA is poised to take over Deakin University’s multi-purpose gymnasium under plans to privatise its management.
The university will not confirm whether it is...
Willy gritty troupe be your cup of tea?
Jane EmerickTorquay Theatre Troupe will expand its repertoire next month when it tackles confronting issues like domestic abuse in Two One Act Plays.
Founding member...
Rule book ‘thrown away’ for Torquay project. School of thought
Hamish HeardStudents will study in a radical new school of the future when the existing Torquay primary campus expands to include years seven to...
Commonwealth to Bracks on next bypass stage
The Commonwealth will reject Premier Steve Bracks’s funding plea on the fourth stage of Geelong’s bypass, a Liberal party source told the Independent yesterday.
The...
Games spring boost for city’s economy
Peter FaragoTHERE was a spring in the step of people around Geelong last week.
Was it something in the air? No it was the influx...
Speed kills great outdoors at Grove
Alex de VosOcean Grove residents claim speeding motorists have forced them to retreat indoors for safety.
The residents have called for authorities to act...
Funds to clean up Whittington
A community renewal program will give Whittington residents more control over the care and development of their suburb.
Premier Steve Bracks announced $630,000 over three...
Politicians scoff at new shire pledge
Alex de VosPoliticians have tried to douse the hopes of Bellarine Peninsula residents for their own shire.
Labor Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville warned of...
Residents unanimous on Bellarine council offer. Shire plan excites peninsula
Alex de VosA Liberal party plan for a new shire on the Bellarine Peninsula has won unanimous support from residents in an Independent street...
One in five fast trains late. Rail ‘disgrace’
Alex de VosOne in five of Geelong’s fast rail trains arrives late, according to V/Line’s first monthly performance figures for the new service.
V/Line communication...
Kids back in town with a kinder boost
Alex de VosPortarlington has welcomed home its pre-school children to an upgraded kindergarten facility.
For two terms Portarlington’s pre-school children and teachers shared Clifton Springs...
Victory on Hendy Street after hall of a fight
AFTER more than six years of fist pumping, street banners and howls of protest, Corio residents no longer have to visualise their community hall.
The...
Community calendar
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday January 18, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Ben.
■ 0400-500 402
Hamlyn Heights Probus
Second Thursday of...
