Barwon Water ’fracking’ fears
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
BARWON Water has revealed concerns about fracking potentially contaminating water supplies.
Barwon Water managing director Joe Adamski said the organisation supported the...
‘Red flag’ over cheap rentals
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A SHORTAGE of private rental properties in Geelong for low-income earners has raised “an absolute red flag”, according to a peak...
Government rejects claims of plan to sack council
By NOEL MURPHY
STATE Government has denied a report it could sack Geelong’s council if Ken Jarvis fails to win the mayoral election.
Local Government Minister...
Advertisers circle lights
By NOEL MURPHY
BUSINESSES have approached Geelong Football Club about advertising on Simonds Stadium’s new light towers, Cats chief Brian Cook has told the Independent.
A...
Quolls prowl sanctuary
ENDANGERED tiger quolls are breeding in a new home at Lara’s Serendip Sanctuary.
Ranger Matt Wills said four baby spotted-tail quolls had begun exploring the...
Townhouses set for Corio Club site
By NOEL MURPHY
IT HOSTED quoits, skittles, croquet and bowls in its heyday, even elegant balls.
Now historic Corio Club on Villamanta St, Geelong West, is...
Renos ripping apart heritage
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG’S housing heritage is under pressure as owners renovate period homes.
City Hall heritage advisor David Rowe said safeguarding the region’s architectural tradition...
Excellence adventure for Michael
CORIO'S Michael Nunn has gone from zero to hero - from homeless to national employment award winner.
The 21-year-old who used to sleep on a...
Solar systems denied: Power ‘failure’
By NOEL MURPHY
POWERCOR is denying local home-owners solar power because of unrealistic limits and inadequate infrastructure, according to an installation operator.
City to Surf Solar...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Gee, just like the Gibbs
By MICHELLE HERBISON
MODESTY prevailed when Barry Gibb impersonator Damian Wynne met his Bee Gees idol last year at the unveiling of a tribute statue...
SPORT: Patience and planning pay off for weathered anglers
By Brian Long
UNFAVOURABLE weather forced anglers to rely on persistence and forethought over the past week.
Salmon were taken inside Lorne’s Louttit Bay from the...
SPORT: ‘I can improve’, says Podsiadly
VETERAN AFL recruit James Podsiadly insists he can improve at Adelaide rather than just fill in for injured forward Taylor Walker.
The AFL says the...
Person in custody following house fire
A person is in police custody following a house fire at Armstrong Creek this morning.
Emergency services were called to an Abode...
