Muso’s sax appeal wins funding for trip to New York
Alex de VosMUM and dad warned they would have to put their fingers in their ears if Jon Crompton fulfilled his childhood dreams of...
Geelong sweep catches dodgy operators taxi drivers targeted
Andrew MathiesonA CRACKDOWN on Geelong taxis has caught drivers failing to meet industry standards.
Victorian Taxi Directorate targeted cabbies flagrantly breaking rules over the last...
Public talks over racing
Fears of traffic chaos for residents and businesses have gone on the table in a series of public meetings about an international cycling event...
Car theft blitz leads to spike in robberies of elderly, drunks hoods go for...
Alex de VosA police operation to tackle theft from cars has led to a spike in other crimes on “soft targets”, according to Geelong’s...
City sights on central headquarters
Andrew MathiesonRATEPAYERS will save money under plans to consolidate council headquarters in central Geelong’s Western Wedge precinct, according to latest City Hall figures.
City of...
Residents smell sewage plan trouble
Alex de VosNorthern Suburbs’ residents are furious over plans for a sewage treatment plant at Corio, according to a spokesperson.
Geelong Community for Good Life’s...
Melbourne brochure on local jobs ridiculed
Kim WatersA glossy brochure printed in Melbourne to promote the job creation efforts of an MP in Geelong has earned the ridicule of his...
It’s Aboriginal for beautiful, says mum a girl called Corio
Andrew MathiesonNAME calling over the years between Corio and Lara has taken a new twist.
One family disturbed at the thought Lara had stolen the...
Coles launches Independent children’s ward fundraiser
Alex de VosGrocery giant Coles is using today’s Independent in a fundraising drive to support a new children’s ward at Geelong Hospital.
Coles regional manager...
Hopes for affordable housing up the creek
Kim WatersState and federal governments have bungled their first chance to deliver affordable housing at Armstrong Creek, according to real estate agents and...
Local fears on mining tax hit
Alex de VosA proposed tax on mining “super profits” has alarmed two big Geelong employers.
Spokesmen warned the tax could drive up costs for Blue...
Otways weir labelled ‘hypocritical’
Kim WatersPlans to divert water from an Otways creek to Geelong are hypocritical, according to an election candidate criticised for promoting a similar project.
Liberal...
Helping hand for Cottage
Darren Allbutt’s Sea & Wood exhibition at Cottage by the Sea late last year was so well received that the fifth-generation Queenscliff resident is...
