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Anger at flood risk rates hike

Kim WatersPROPERTY owners will challenge unexpected rates hikes for homes in areas of Queenscliff deemed at risk from rising seas, according to their spokesperson....

Cyber ‘basketbullies’

Kim WatersGEELONG is a hotspot for cyber-bullying among young basketballers, according to the sport’s state body. Basketball Victoria has called on clubs and associations around...

Survey seeks tick for bank

Kim WatersPLANS for a Barwon Heads community bank are in the hands of residents, according to a steering committee spokesperson. Chris Bryan said independent...

Grand list of wine wins prestigious award for peninsula

Kim WatersBELLARINE Peninsula residents often overlook local wines when relaxing with a glass but their wineries are winning the nation-wide recognition they deserve, according...

Street talk ‘stormed’

Kim WatersANGRY objectors have gatecrashed a council meeting on the controversial closure of a Point Lonsdale road, according to their spokesperson. Angus McDonald said they...

Supercats win

Erin PearsonGEELONG Supercats have won South East Australia Basketball League’s 2010 all-conference title. Overcoming a tall-timbered Bendigo line-up, the Supercats used solid defence to...

‘Rev-head’ loves her new Harley

Greg WaneNine years ago Geelong’s Nicci Wall won a Honda XR 400 motorcycle in a pizza shop promotion. “Fortunately I was allowed to exchange...

Grinspoon to get heavy here

Erin PearsonA REHEARSAL in Tasmania will deliver classic Grinspoon to Geelong next week, according to drummer Kristian Hopes. He told the Independent fans could expect...

Local Legend: John, lord of the ring

Punching on: John Hare with pictures of his many encounters with world-famous fighters. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 52505Andrew MathiesonTWO pairs of boxing gloves hang over...

Geelong high set to celebrate centenary

100 not out: Chris Genova, Tom Brodie, Ruth Higginson, Monique Skurrie, Cassie Micallef and Jennifer Colquhoun at Geelong High School. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 52685Erin...

Desal to ‘double local water bills’

Kim WatersWATER bills will “more than double” after Geelong households begin helping pay off a $3.5 million desalination plant at Wonthaggi next year, the...

Donations dress women for success

Sheree Holdsworth, Sue Gladwell, Sharon Ford and Helen Hegyesi with some of the donated workwear. Andrew MathiesonUNEMPLOYED young girls with mental health issues, a...

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The world comes to the Surf Coast

The region’s biggest surfing event has begun, with the 61st edition of the iconic Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach kicking off on Tuesday (March...