Couple finds extinct plant
Jessica BentonAn orchid has returned from presumed extinction to blossom in Geelong’s backyard.
Authorities have confirmed that two orchid enthusiasts rediscovered the dwarf spider-orchid, known...
Shell fined $11,000 over oil leaks into bay and on land
Two oil leaks at Corio have cost Shell thousands of dollars in fines, according to the state’s environmental watchdog.
EPA Victoria’s Geelong manager, Gavan Mathieson,...
Report locked up
Geelong’s council refuses to release a $12,000 report on its “media communications activities”.
The Independent asked to see the consultant’s report but was told it...
Grass fueling fear as Lara meets on threat
Andrew MathiesonA LARA fire captain fears deadly blazes that tore through the rural township could be repeated 40 years on this summer.
CFA captain Greg...
Coal plant’s end in sight
Geothermal energy could help tear down the region’s only coal-fired power plant, according to Friends of the Earth.
The environmental organisation said a successful trial...
Eddie pedals independent by-election appeal
Jessica BentonAN ENERGETIC cycling hero is the first to put his hand up for a by-election to replace disgraced former councillor David Saunderson.
Eddy Kontelj...
$25m green power kickstart
Jessica BentonGEELONG is set to become a clean energy hub after State Government committed $25 million toward a geothermal power plant trial near Anglesea.
Greenearth...
International activists light up in city for a change
Alex de VosCandles will light up Newtown’s Balyang Sanctuary on Saturday night as environmentalists from around the world raise awareness about climate change.
Local environmentalist...
Union attacks cement firm over cuts to jobs
Andrew MathiesonUNIONS have slammed a Geelong cement producer for leaving its workers facing uncertain futures despite promising they would escape sackings before Christmas.
Australian Workers...
Car enthusiasts create their electric dreams
Alex de VosWhile the world’s political leaders negotiate a plan to fight global warming at a conference in Copenhagen, a group of Geelong motoring...
New hospital plan Future looking healthy
Jessica BentonA new hospital complex worth up to $400 million is in the pipeline for Waurn Ponds.
Deakin University and Epworth HealthCare are in talks...
Ablett just start of player raid, warns Costa
Andrew MathiesonAFL PREMIER Geelong is bracing for raids on a host of midfield stars after new club Gold Coast had secret meetings with Brownlow...
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