Hats off to ‘mad’ tea party
Wonderland: Joy Leggo, at front, with Bella Chara’s Phil, Helga, Jan, Vera and Mary. JOHN VAN KLAVERENMad hatters, white rabbits and upside-down cakes turned...
Shed plan ‘out soon’
KIM WATERSSt Leonards men will be able to discard their mixing bowls and aprons to settle into their own Men’s Shed “soon”, according to...
CO2 first ‘challenge’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENGeelong could save $60 million reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.3 million tonnes, according to an Australian-first low carbon plan for the...
Claude puts life in ‘auto’
Inspirational: Claude Pante inspects a copy of his autobiography.KIM WATERS“Spastic” echoing across the playground was a soundtrack to the childhood of Grovedale’s Claude Pante.
As...
Young talent shines in Star Search grand final
Shining bright: Lauren and Sheridan Harvey.The cream of the region’s young musicians wowed judges at the grand final of Powercor Star Search last Friday.
A...
Start for venue on bay near
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA three-year process to secure approval for a fish and chip shop and function centre over Corio Bay at Western Beach is...
Crime rises as heroin ‘making a comeback’
ERIN PEARSONGeelong is struggling with an “epidemic” of crime as heroin makes a comeback in the city, according to the city’s top cop.
Geelong Police...
Golden chance for restaurants to win awards
Hot in the kitchen: Fisherman’s Pier restaurant’s Tyler Vakidis duels with Vue Grand’s Caleb Fleet over the Golden Plate Awards as the Independent’s Sam...
Terrorism ‘hoax’ scare for Avalon
ERIN PEARSONA warning of a terrorist attack on Avalon Airport was a hoax, according to police.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said investigators established that Avalon...
Bye-bye to our Bobby
ERIN PEARSONMourners will gather in Geelong’s St Mary’s Basilica on Tuesday at a public funeral for Geelong Football Club legend Bob Davis.
Geelong and Carlton...
Canteen jobs ‘doubt’ as Abbott tours Ford
Thumbs up: Tony Abbott meets Ford factory staff at North Shore on Tuesday. JOHN VAN KLAVERENTwelve canteen staff whose jobs are under threat at...
Canteen jobs ‘doubt’ as Abbott tours Ford
JOHN VAN KLAVERENTwelve canteen staff whose jobs are under threat at Ford’s Geelong plant are symptomatic of how carbon tax would impact on Australia,...
Wild Walkabout in nature
Greater Geelong community members have a chance to explore the environments around them through free guided events.
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will host...
