City splashes out with Leisurelink
Making a splash: Mayor John Mitchell and South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield launch the Leisurelink pool this week. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53024Andrew MathiesonGEELONG'S council...
‘Hundreds of jobs’ in $630m container plan
Andrew MathiesonPLANS to shift most of Melbourne’s container trade to Geelong would create 350 jobs, according to the city’s port manager.
Asciano said the project...
Surfing legend facing charges for Bells ‘fix’
Washed away: Maurice Cole with the drain he tried to stop washing away sand and cliff face at Bells Beach. Erin PearsonSURF Coast Shire...
Region faces ‘1995 repeat’
A REPEAT of the region’s devastating 1995 flood is “quite likely” with more heavy rain forecast, according to a Geelong weatherman.
Geelong Weather Services’...
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...
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Friends of the Bluff celebrates 30 years
Friends of the Bluff (FoB) is celebrating 30 years of environmental management and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.
FoB is an environmental group that...
