Deakin founder ‘inspiration’
By Noel MurphyDEAKIN University’s founding vice-chancellor, Professor Fred Jevons, has died in Melbourne after a long battle with illness.
He was aged in his 80s.
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City research could save thousands: Mozzies virus breakthrough
Breakthrough: Dr Prasad Pradkar at work in his Moolap laboratory. By John Van KlaverenA GEELONG breakthrough in preventing mosquito-borne viruses could save thousands of...
Rugby ‘love’ wins state award
Top sport: Richard Haugh, rugby volunteer of the year.By Noel MurphyGEELONG rugby mainstay Richard Haugh is the kind of community fixture who typifies the...
Fund food before cars, urges Costa
By Noel MurphyAVALON Airport’s future as an international food freight centre needs greater government support to the vegetable-growing sector, says produce king Frank Costa.
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Skimmer ‘set for February’
Seabus’s Kim Sorenson, accountant Daniel Hopgood with investor Andrew Senia at the secret Geelong factory.By Michelle HerbisonAN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST sea-skimming passenger service will launch in...
Mark builds a better Mousetrap
Wooden wonder: Mark Wardle with The Marble Steps.By Noel MurphyWHAT HAPPENS in the shed usually stays in the shed but occasionally something surprising emerges...
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.
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Mayor raises school bus concerns
Geelong’s mayor has called on the state government to address a “systemic failure” in ensuring the region's students are able to safely travel to...
