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...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Festival circuit breakthrough
Infectious music: Sophy describes her music as indie pop with elements of soul and rock.By Cherie DonnellanGEELONG singer-songwriter Sophy Katos compares her music career...
JOIN THE CLUB: Paddlers canoe in oarsome heaven
Oarsome: Canoeists Kal Rawson, Ben Winter, Mardi Stapleton and James Winter on their favourite river. By John Van KlaverenIF YOU see a passionate paddler...
Cats fans snap up treasures
Flagged: The 1931 premiership medal.By Noel MurphyHISTORIC Cats football memorabilia is being snapped up by canny fans and collectors with a gold 1931 premiership...
Recognition for tireless volunteers
Two locals have been honoured at the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House in Melbourne last Wednesday.
Steve Bently and Geoffrey...
