JOIN THE CLUB: Hydro power’s growing allure
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
LAURIE Cocking says it with a smile but also with a little bit of seriousness.
“We grow legal plants hydroponically”.
The president...
Fagg backs Jarvis as replacement mayor
Former Geelong mayor Keith Fagg has returned from an overseas holiday to back businessman Ken Jarvis as his replacement.
Mr Fagg wrote to the Independent...
College biding time over campus at Spring Creek
By NOEL MURPHY
CHRISTIAN College is holding tight with controversial plans for a school in Torquay’s Spring Creek despite an independent panel suggesting it could...
Anger at report release during mayoral voting
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG’s Trades Hall and acting mayor Bruce Harwood have lashed out at State Government over the timing of a new probe into...
45 milestone at deaf social club
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A RELATIVELY unknown group will quietly reach a 45-year milestone next month but the members of Geelong Deaf Social Group would...
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...
Grubbers land recruiting coup
Ocean Grove has pulled off a stunning recruiting coup with Gary Rohan set to wear the red and white this Bellarine Football League season.
Rohan,...
