Libraries’ ‘fine foods’
Food for thought: Anthea Doran, daughter Maeve and Susan Hall back the food-for-fines amnesty at Belmont Library. By Erin PearsonIT’S all beans and carrots...
Business back to usual as cops ‘run out of luck’ on Heads fire
Back in business: Ross Harrison in his new Rasta Surfboards store.By Michelle HerbisonA BARWON Heads surf shop will reopen this weekend after four months...
Former handyman and manager, Alan’s now at home as a resident
Full circle: Alan and Jean Mason at Abervale.By John Van KlaverenABERVALE resident Alan Mason has come full circle in his 30 years at the...
City’s ‘loving it live’
Original’s in: Band booking agents Andre Trosky and Steven Nichols. By Erin PearsonORIGINAL live music is resurgent in Geelong, according to a young pair...
Nelson Park ‘abuse’ probe: Staff ‘cleared’
By John Van KlaverenAN INVESTIGATION has cleared Nelson Park special school of mistreating students, according to parents.
They said a letter from Education Department regional...
617 nabbed in burglary blitz
Wanted: A security camera image of a couple police want to question over alleged credit card deceptions. By Erin PearsonPOLICE caught and charged more...
Pokies rally to target MPs in first for state
By John Van KlaverenVICTORIAN clubs and pubs will have their first rally against mandatory gaming machine pre-commitment in Geelong next week, according...
Aussies win 2-1 as over-60s host ‘friends’ from UK
Howzat: England team members Jaap Vogecaar and Roger Maynard, both at front, with Aussies Graham Mulroney and Peter Fankhauser.By Erin PearsonFRIENDSHIP was the winner...
November rain ends soaked spring
By Lindsay SmailAFTER a dry start to November and spring generally, the end came with a climactic boom.
In fact, November delivered Geelong with over...
Cuts ‘threaten seniors health’
By Michelle HerbisonSTATE funding cuts threaten the quality of seniors’ health programs in the region, according to Bellarine Community Health.
Spokesperson Liz Womersley said...
Our meat ‘now halal’
By John Van KlaverenMOST meat from Geelong’s only abattoir is now halal, according to a union representative.
Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul...
Indy gives kids a sporting chance with shortened waterfront triathlon
Good sports: The Independent’s Tony Galpin and Dean Trevorrow, of festival organiser USM Events, launch the Superkidz Triathlon with the help of Will, 10,...
Better access makes a splash
Beachgoers can wave hello to safer and easier access to beaches and coastal areas across Geelong and the Bellarine.
Five projects have received...
