Wedding venue wins
ANDREW MATHIESONAN HISTORIC Queenscliff church will be converted into a wedding reception centre and restaurant after a state planning tribunal green light.
Victorian Civil and...
Call for Government to release port plan: What are you hiding?
Andrew MathiesonThe Bracks Government is hiding plans to seize control of Geelong’s port until after the election, a community group has warned.
Geelong Community for...
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...
Third dies after freeway smash
The third victim of a Princes Freeway head-on collision has died in hospital.
The 19-year-old Point Cook man died in Royal Melbourne Hospital on Wednesday...
Making millions
BY HAMISH HEARDThe amount of Surf Coast home owners sitting on million-dollar residential properties has jumped nearly 65 per cent in the past two...
On the bite
By Geelong Story UpdatesThe past week: Salmon at Queenscliff, snapper in Corio Bay up to 6kg and along the coast, redfin at Lake Purrumbete...
Brothel: ”hands tied”
Jane EmerickSurf Coast councillors could have their hands tied over plans for a brothel at Torquay.
A spokesperson said councillors could not refuse a brothel...
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...
Torquay couple claims big Tatts win
A TORQUAY couple is $444,444 richer thanks to a Tattslotto ticket from their local agency.
The husband and wife, who did not want to be...
Ford jobs ”assured” as luxury models cease
By Geelong Story UpdatesBY HAMISH HEARD
Ford Australia has assured workers at its Geelong plant of business as usual after production of the marque’s luxury...
College kids join club of community service
Alex de VosSenior students from Catholic Regional College have joined forces with Drysdale’s Rotary Club to help underprivileged and sick children.
Fourteen students from years...
Sarah game for life in Geelong sports carnival
Andrew MathiesonLIVER transplant recipient Sarah Green lives every day like it’s her last.
“Anything I want to do now, I just go ahead and do...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the gardens
Magic, mischief and love are coming to Geelong Botanic Gardens as the environment transforms into A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Ozact Theatre Company will...
