Huge crowd for carols
A huge crowd turned out for Carols by the Bay in Geelong on Saturday night, including the lighting of the floating Christmas tree in...
Laneway project wins national award
The transformation of one of Geelong’s laneways has been recognised for its excellence and innovation.
The Geelong Laneways: Malop Arcade project was named joint winner...
Pako paths upgrade
A new footpath network on Pakington Street in Geelong West will begin after Pako Festa is held late next February.
Built more than 30 years...
Christmas arrives early at Mirambeena Park
Armstrong Creek’s Warralily Twilight Food and Makers Festival is promising to bring early Christmas cheer to the region.
Hosted by Piccadilly Market, the much-loved twilight...
Start your engines for a weekend of family fun
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival roars back to Geelong’s picturesque waterfront this November, promising a vibrant celebration of classic cars, vintage fashion, and heart-stopping...
Wine industry’s night of nights
Geelong celebrates the best wines in the region this month with the 26th annual Geelong Wine Show.
The event, which began on 11 November and...
Ready for take off
The return of international flights at Avalon Airport is a huge step in the right direction for our region.
Avalon offers an international gateway for...
Major project makes use of local businesses
Geelong’s newest major development is tapping into the local manufacturing and construction industry and providing opportunities to the region’s award-winning businesses.
The Nyaal Banyul Geelong...
Insight into hybrid Honda
It’s not surprising that one of the world’s largest engine builders, in 1999, was among the first to bring electric power to the production...
From the archives
16 years ago
20 November, 2009
A 20-year-old Leopold man who seriously injured two passenger when he drove his car off a cliff has walked free...
Your letters
I write in response Alan Barron's say in the Independent (Climate debate welcomed, 17 October).
The gas companies have caused the tripling in our gas...
Art for every space
Not-for-profit organisation Platform Arts hopes its new exhibition will see local art permeate personal, public and business spaces.
After Walter Hopps, the organisation’s inaugural community...
Dinos beat Sharks by five wickets
Newcomb & District enjoyed a five-wicket win against Manifold Heights in Geelong Cricket Association Division 4 on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was...
