Rally burns accident prompts charity day
Giving back: Rally Motors principal Daniel Hose will host a charity open day at his Mercer Street business to assist the agencies that came...
Ablett hunted
Andrew MathiesonGOLD Coast’s rugby league recruit, Karmichael Hunt, has urged Gary Ablett to sign with the new AFL club.
A standout fullback for the Brisbane...
Local rider aims high for UCI
Wheel deal: Bridie O'Donnell is excited about racing in her hometownErin PearsonJAN Juc based cyclist Bridie O’Donnell said the Australian women cycling team’s training...
‘Jamb-packed’ community market set to emerge from winter recess
Erin PearsonTORQUAY'S Cowrie Market will return to the town’s foreshore this weekend, with organisers promising a “jamb-packed” day of music and merchandise.
Organiser Kyla...
Wharf bid in ‘review’
Kim WatersRESIDENTS' objections could force State Government into reviewing plans to demolish historic buildings at Queenscliff’s wharf, according to a council spokesperson.
The Borough of...
Geelong players win Big V awards
Top guns: Geelong Big V women’s award winners Kylie Morrissy and Jessica Watson. Erin PearsonGEELONG basketballers Kylie Morrissy and Jessica Watson have finished their...
Underdog tag ‘fits for Cats’
All star: Gary Ablett says Geelong has underdog status for the showdown with the Pies. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 36612Andrew Mathiesonby andrew mathieson
GEELONG players believe...
AFL favourite on Cats’ bandwagon
Communal: Thirsty Merc plays in Geelong next month after its latest song was selected as the theme track to this year’s AFL finals series.Erin...
Countdown to festival
Erin PearsonTHE countdown is on to this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival, with just 70 sleeps until acts like Kate Miller-Heidke, John Williamson and Little...
Local Legend: When it’s easy being green
Green day: Bridget Ure is one of the faces driving the push toward sustainability in the Geelong region. Andrew MathiesonBRIDGET Ure was hooked from...
Wait for noise cams drags on
Kim WatersSTATE Government has failed to deliver on its promise to silence noisy trucks on Geelong’s bypass, according to residents.
They say trucks are still...
Names chosen for Ringo and friends
Growing up fast: Volunteer carer Samantha Hall with a furry bundle of trouble at Barwon Heads’ Jirrahlinga animal sanctuary.READERS of the Independent have provided...
From the archives
17 years ago
October 17, 2008
Ford would slash 450 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants under a new round of cuts, the company announced...
