VCAT footpaths ruling: Juc charge ‘for some’
By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS who formally objected to proposed council charges for footpaths at Jan Juc will receive exemptions but their neighbours will have to...
Barwon Heads residents’ fear of ‘paradise lost’
By Michelle HerbisonBARWON Heads residents fear a 35-lot development will ruin a “pocket of paradise” in the town.
They will fight the proposal, including removal...
Jobseeker back scan
By John Van KlaverenA GEELONG abattoir running MRI tests on job applicants’ lower backs could be accused of discrimination, a Geelong lawyer has revealed.
Slater...
Artist launches ‘Tiger Moth’ in city gallery
By Cherie DonnellanFLYING in a Tiger Moth at the age of seven inspired artist Malcom Bywaters to create a life-size biplane sculpture.
“I grew up...
Family faces loss of state help for ‘joyful’ Harry
By Cherie DonnellanA TORQUAY family might lose $10,000 in State Government funding to transport a disabled family member without last-minute community help.
Maree Hansen said...
Ablett’s tragic daughter in court for assault: ‘Devil made me do it’
By Michelle HerbisonTHE DEVIL made Gary Ablett senior’s daughter assault a woman in Melbourne, a Geelong court heard this week.
“Because I believe in Jesus....
Brewery ‘safe in Lion’s den’
By John Van KlaverenLITTLE Creatures’ plans for its Geelong brewery remain intact despite liquor giant Lion launching a takeover bid.
Marketing manager Miles Hull said...
Independent wins top award with ad
EditorialTHE INDEPENDENT has won a major award for advertising.
Judges awarded the paper Best Advertisement at Community Newspapers Australia Awards 2012 in Melbourne last Friday...
News Ltd casts cloud over future of papers: Melbourne to be ‘state office’, Staff...
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG Advertiser staff face relocation to Melbourne as part of a News Limited “one city, one newsroom” strategy, the company’s boss...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Jazzing up a classic
Lead role: Jazz Laker in costume for Dick Whittington.By Cherie DonnellanBUDDING Geelong actress Jazz Laker will finish her junior theatre career on a high...
JOIN THE CLUB: The gold rush
Detectives: Geelong Prospecting Club’s John Chapman, Alwin Gallina and Joe Pongrac prepare to search for treasures.By John Van KlaverenIF THERE really is gold in...
Action call on dog ‘dangers’
By John Van KlaverenOWNERS of pets subjected to dog attacks want stricter controls from a council review of domestic animal management plan.
St Leonards’ pensioner...
Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse is not content to rest on her laurels.
This month Cooke launches two new...
