New grassland threat confronts CFA crews
Erin PearsonGRASSFIRE risks will threaten townships around Geelong this summer after drought-breaking rain, according to Country Fire Authority.
But operations manager Gerry Verdoorn said parts...
Green bridge protest
Kim WatersTHE GREENS will protest a State Government open day for Barwon Heads Bridge this weekend despite confirming the party will preference Labor’s South...
Kids ‘turned away’
Kim Waters“OVERWHELMING” demand is forcing Geelong support services to turn away children seeking help with domestic violence, according to a provider.
Glastonbury Child and...
Wane’s Wheels: Rally test of team’s skills
Bush-bashing: Graeme McMahon, front, with co-drivers Con Sheahan and Mal Stewart covered 2600 kilometres, mostly on dirt roads, in their VH Commodore Station wagon...
Grassy Noll’s shooting back
Country idol: Shannon Noll returns to Geelong next week to play at Gateway Hotel.Erin PearsonTHE adage about taking the boy out of the country...
Duo bags a show in city
From ARIAs to Geelong: Bag Raiders is set to play in Geelong with Flight Facilities next week.Erin PearsonPAUSING during a recovery swim on Monday,...
Local Legend: Vintage obsession for old machinery
Old timers: Drysdale’s Wilf Bufton with part of his collection of vintage machinery. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 56099Andrew MathiesonA VINTAGE Wilf Bufton answers the door...
Fundraiser for Orphans
Fundraiser: Rhianna Hobbs with an auction item. Andrew MathiesonTYPICALLY shedding a tear from those perpetual World Vision appeals every year just wasn’t enough for...
Uni in fear of Indian decline
Andrew MathiesonDEAKIN University is bracing for a decline in Indian student enrolments next year after recent rises in international enrolments at its Geelong campuses,...
MotoX ‘plans under review’
Revved up: Barrabool residents Heather Wellington and Marie and John George. Erin PearsonMOTORCYCLING Australia is drawing up new usage plans for its regional motocross...
Indy pages now available online
The real deal: The ePaper version of the Independent. Picture: Tommy RitchieAndrew MathiesonTHE Independent has adopted technology for internet users to see pages the...
Cash eases kinder squeeze
Room to move: Lynda Lehman with pupils Danny and Jude. Erin PearsonA FUNDING injection is set to relieve a squeeze on kinder places at...
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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...
