Two more dead on state’s roads
It has been a deadly weekend on the state’s roads following fatal crashes in Lara and Meredith.
Victoria Police said Major Collision Investigation...
Man found shot in Norlane
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Norlane after a man was found with a gunshot wound.
Emergency services located the 47-year-old Geelong man...
Indy, Voice excel at press awards
The Geelong Independent took out second place in the Overall Newspaper Excellence free category at the Victorian Country Press Association awards on Friday November...
New mayor and deputy mayor for Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire has a new mayor and deputy mayor elected for the first year of council’s four-year term.
Anglesea’s Mike Bodsworth...
Geelong students go to Lego finals
A Geelong primary school will send an eight-student team to the First Lego League Competition national finals in Sydney after qualifying at the state...
Unique opportunity for OG vet
A Bellarine veterinarian was one of 103 Australians awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2024.
Dr Alicia Kennedy will travel to Amsterdam, England, Scotland, Canada and...
Dog brekky for the hoodies
Keeping your four-legged friend under control when they’re excited can be a dog’s breakfast – especially if they spot a bird.
Which is why the...
Close encounters the theme of the week
As I write this, I’m looking out the window at the nesting box where a female red-rumped parrot fledged last week.
I watched the...
New MG HS is bigger and better
The MG HS is the Chinese importer’s largest vehicle.
A mid-size SUV, it competes - although not too successfully so far - against well-established...
QMF gets ready to rock
The Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) is nearly upon us, featuring over 70 music acts and a huge range of food, drink and creative entertainment...
Community calendar
Dragons Abreast Geelong
Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors, Saturdays 12.30pm, Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Rd, Highton. Free come and try.
■ Traci 0417-301 226, Facebook...
Driving mental health change
A free Men’s Mental Health ride will roll through Geelong this weekend to encourage people to speak out when they need help.
Complete...
Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times.
While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can...
