Religious leaders set for city lesson
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG religious leader is readying for the world stage next week to praise the virtues of his city’s “harmonious” multicultural community.
Geelong inter-faith...
Woman near death, baby trapped in horrific smash
Jessica BentonA YOUNG woman was left fighting for her life as a baby lay trapped in their car after it collided with a truck...
Independent stars with newspaper of the year award
The Independent has won a newspaper of the year award.
The paper won Star News Group’s highest annual honour from a field of 25 mastheads...
ETS failure a blow to local hopes for jobs
Alex de VosGeelong’s peak business leader has slammed a Liberal party vote to block Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce executive officer...
Invention trialled Swell idea
Alex de VosA Geelong invention could revolutionise the treatment of knee injuries, according to a researcher.
Physiotherapist Steven Stahl said the new product was designed...
Parking cheats in for a surprise
Alex de VosMotorists could be in for a nasty surprise after Geelong’s City Hall revealed parking inspectors were still out in force despite a...
Biggest city sale to usher in offices
Jessica BentonA MULTI-million-dollar real estate sale has paved the way for further commercial development of Geelong’s waterfront precinct, according to the buyer.
Property developer David...
Biggest city sale to usher in offices
Jessica BentonA MULTI-million-dollar real estate sale has paved the way for further commercial development of Geelong’s waterfront precinct, according to the buyer.
Property developer David...
The day Kim bowled me over
Andrew MathiesonBOB Merriman can still vividly remember the moment that nearly made him choke on his cereal and spill his orange juice.
This week a...
Firm comfirms its rights to dive site attraction set to open very early in...
Jessica BentonA diving charter business has secured half of the access rights to a new $10 million site off the Bellarine Peninsula.
Dive Victoria managing...
Sign of excitement over deaf games
Andrew MathiesonTHEY gather in a group and start to gesture with their hands.
Little conversations break out without a word being mouthed.
But all stand silently...
Shell emissions bid rejected
Alex de VosThe state’s planning tribunal has knocked back a Geelong community group’s bid to force the release of “specific” information about Shell’s pollution...
Gordon students flying high
Students from The Gordon have received awards for topping the class in VCE last year.
Belmont High School’s Bec Pitt and Sacred Heart College’s Dana...
