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...
Chooks beat houses farmer wins David versus Goliath battle
Andrew MathiesonA Mount Duneed chicken farmer is celebrating the saving of his family property after State Government decided to impose a buffer zone preventing...
Ablett future on hold season first, decision later
Andrew MathiesonONGOING speculation over Gary Ablett’s future has forced negotiations to stall with Geelong Cats’ bosses.
Ablett’s manager Liam Pickering told Fox Sports earlier this...
Backflip on Grove footy ground plan
Kim WatersPlans for a new Ocean Grove football ground are set for federal funding after Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman dropped his opposition to the...
Creek homes ‘closer’
Alex de VosState Government has brought residential development of Torquay’s Spring Creek a step closer, according to objectors.
Community activist David Bell said he was...
Authors booked in to go one-on-one at Torquay festival
Alex de VosOpportunities to go one-on-one with acclaimed writers will be a highlight at this year’s annual Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival.
Event organiser...
My park life
John Van KlavernAfter four decades, Lorraine Golightly still loves what she does.
Her Beacon Resort caravan park at Queenscliff turns 40 this year. Unfortunately, as...
Community calendar
Austrian Club Geelong
Rock and roll cabaret, 20 Plantation Rd, Corio, Sunday September 21 from 5pm. Featuring Tony Rebeiro & the Bureau.
■ Karl 0412-205...
