Students unite to help clothe region’s disadvantaged
Donations wanted: Ben McCarthy, Alicia McNamara and Maddy Blomfield with clothing for next month’s OOPS event. By Michelle HerbisonSTUDENTS from more than 12 schools...
Abattoir jobs ‘at risk’: Masters’ Corio plan a threat to MC Herd
By John Van KlaverenTHE REGION'S second Masters store could threaten the future of a long-established abattoir employing 200 staff, according to a council report.
The...
Lights bid for Cats at stadium in 2013 draw
By Noel MurphyNIGHT games could shine at the Cats’ heartland next June after the completion of Geelong Football Club’s $48 million stadium revamp.
The Cats...
Anarchy in UK over Geelong’s Biggs film
By Noel MurphyA MOVIE filmed in Geelong about Ronnie Biggs’ wife Charmaine has been slammed in the British media for its sympathetic portrayal of...
Track ‘breaches’ noise, water laws
By John Van KlaverenBARRABOOL'S controversial motocross site contravenes waterways and noise laws, according to documents obtained by the Independent.
Corangamite Catchment and Management Authority (CCMA)...
Bayfront bombsites: Calls for action over Geelong’s foreshore shame
SPECIAL REPORT By Noel MurphyIT’S meant to be the jewel in Geelong’s crown but much of Corio Bay’s foreshore is instead a tarnished...
Aquatic facility backed
By Cherie DonnellanA PUSH for a public pool in Torquay has won the support of candidates for October’s council elections.
Merrin Wake, David Bell and...
Critics’ fury on kinder
By Michelle HerbisonA RESIDENTS' group has criticised council for voting to build Barwon Heads’ new kindergarten at the town’s Village Park.
In a press...
Vietnam vets urged to break cover for march
Recognition: Graham Christie with his service medals.By Michelle Herbisonby michelle herbison
Queenscliff will host the state’s only regional march to honour Vietnam veterans this Saturday,...
Colliding in Geelong
Collision course: Children Collide’s Heath Crawley and Johnny Mackay.By Cherie DonnellanJOHNNY Mackay’s housemate once scrawled ‘children collide’ on a household bill.
The words then became...
Region strikes lull for project listings
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG is experiencing a major project lull, according to civic leaders.
State Government’s latest list of priority infrastructure has two Geelong projects,...
Coastal dedication puts Cate among Landcare finalists
Volunteer: Ocean Grove’s Cate Barham.By Michelle HerbisonAN OCEAN Grove woman’s dedication to protecting the region’s coast has put her among finalists in 2012’s national...
Eastern Park rebounds after round 1 loss
With two Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant rounds played, Eastern Park is already adept at playing close matches.
The Parkers learned from their one-shot loss...
