Crash man shot in head – police
By Noel MurphyA 53-YEAR-OLD Meredith man was critically injured with a gunshot wound to the head when found in a crashed car on Geelong’s...
Drysdale death ‘hits kids hard’, says gran
Justin Van ElstBy Michelle HerbisonFLORAL tributes and candlelight rituals have flowed at Drysdale’s Central Rd after a car crash killed 20-year-old Justin Van Elst...
‘Browned off’ in Brownbill
Only vote: Brownbill ward candidate Michelle Heagney.By Noel MurphyONLY ONE of six candidates battling for Geelong’s central city ward can vote for themself.
But Michelle...
VEC probing letter to Barwon Heads voters
By John Van KlaverenAN UNATTRIBUTED and unathorised election campaign letter mailed to 1500 Barwon Heads voters is under Victorian Electoral Commission investigation.
The Independent understands...
11 ‘outsiders’ running for council in Geelong
By John Van KlaverenTEN WARD candidates and one mayoral candidate in City of Greater Geelong elections are unable to vote for themselves, an Independent...
Retro vision for city’s fashion trendsetters
Swinging: Carmel Reid shows off some retro style. EditorialRetro has become the latest fashion statement in Geelong, according to the region’s new lifestyle magazine.
The...
Seaman’s suicide bid ‘tip of iceberg’: Hell on the water
By Noel MurphySUICIDE bids, beatings and bullying, unpaid wages, food and safety cuts are commonplace among overseas shipping crews visiting Geelong, according to a...
Centre ‘to house 400’: Firms making way for new aged care facility
By Cherie DonnellanAN AGED care centre is set to replace two industrial businesses on Torquay’s Grossmans Rd, according to a retirement village’s development manager.
Kithbrooke...
Watchdog in forum drive
By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS will use a Torquay ward candidates forum next week to establish a council watchdog group, according to an organiser of the...
Vote boundary riders: Candidates pledge to keep ’Heads locked up
By Michelle HerbisonPOTENTIAL changes to Barwon Heads’ town boundaries emerged as a major concern among residents at a council candidate forum this week.
Forum...
‘Give us our tax back’: Call to reinvest carbon price revenue in city
By Michelle HerbisonFEDERAL Government should use carbon tax revenue from Geelong to fund local infrastructure projects, according to Urban Development Institute of Australia.
UDIA...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Rock season
Seasonal: Alternative rockers Sound of Seasons. By Cherie DonnellanSYDNEY alternative rockers Sound of Seasons are learning the perks of being in the musical spotlight...
Guthrie lends Stewart support
Zach Guthrie has backed Geelong's tight defensive unit to cover Tom Stewart's absence in the AFL grand final as he wraps his arms around...
