MP on ‘fence’ for gay voting
MICHELLE HERBISONCORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has refused to reveal his position on legalising same-sex marriage.
Mr Cheeseman described himself to the Independent as “a...
‘Young crims’ turned around
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA PROGRAM targeting young offenders in the Geelong region is “a great development for dealing with crime”, according to a community worker.
Barwon...
Club carves out lessons for Ben
Good turns: Ben Veitz and Eon Pearson at Bellarine Woodworkers’ Drysdale shed. ERIN PEARSONHE may be 82 years of age but Drysdale’s Ben Veitz...
Police preparing show of strength
Out in force: Inspector Chris Gawne and Superintendent Paul Pottage with other members preparing for summer crackdown.ERIN PEARSONPOLICE will present a united front across...
Taxis’ secret ‘10% sting’
ERIN PEARSONGEELONG taxis are slugging unwitting passengers a 10 per cent service fee for EFTPOS payments, an Independent investigation has discovered.
The taxis fail to...
Montpellier students in ‘friendly’ challenge for Superkidz triathlon
Ready to go: Montpellier Primary School students Ella,12, Lara,11, and Ellie, 11, are on their marks for the Superkidz triathlon. MORE than a few...
Cruelty ‘shocks shelter’: Bow-ow and mee-ow for punished pooches, mauled moggies
Cruel Christmas: Belinda Russo with injured Bronson at the Moolap shelter.ERIN PEARSONAN INFLUX of brutally injured animals has shocked Geelong Animal Welfare Society, according...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Cast into future
Ironed out: Geelong band Cast Iron Pinata is enjoying early success. ERIN PEARSONTHE future is what you make it, according to Geelong rock...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Kenobi’s got to be kidding
Kidding around: Kid Kenobi plays Geelong this weekend.ERIN PEARSONHE’S visited some of the world’s most amazing places and DJed atop the greatest festival stages...
JOIN THE CLUB: History lessons
Back in the days: Geelong Historical Society’s Ferg Hamilton, Rob Craddock, Freda Craddock. JOHN VAN KLAVERENA GROUP of people in Geelong is busy making...
Bar bashing knocks out victim
Ouch: The cut on the victim’s head.A MAN bashed unconscious with a metal bar in Geelong had seven stitches applied to a “large laceration”...
Bore halt call as triggers hit
ERIN PEARSONA LAND Care group has called on Barwon Water to stop tapping an Anglesea borefield.
Land and Water Resources in the Otway Catchment’s vice-president...
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Council supports 24-hour cat curfew
Geelong council narrowly passed a vote to introduce a 24-hour cat curfew throughout the City of Greater Geelong.
The motion, which will require all cats...
