Wave power plan
Jessica BentonA company is investigating potential for a wave power plant off the region’s coastline.
Western Australia-based Carnegie Corporation is in talks with State Government...
History repeats
Andrew MathiesonWEARING an akubra top hat and holding a fob watch, Colin Mockett is transformed back two centuries.
“It’s an odd thing when walking the...
State report backs Port ferry service
Jessica BentonA STATE Government report has backed plans for a commuter ferry connecting the Bellarine Peninsula and Melbourne.
The consultants’ report for the Department of...
Council concern on lobby charge
Jessica BentonGeelong councillors have voted to spend another $20,000 on membership of a lobby group despite conflict-of-interest concerns.
They also raised concerns about the effectiveness...
High’s hopes for $4m science lab
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG school hopes to lead the state in attracting students back to science classes.
Belmont High School will open a $4 million...
High’s hopes for $4m science lab
Andrew MathiesonA STATE Government report has backed plans for a commuter ferry connecting the Bellarine Peninsula and Melbourne.
The consultants’ report for the Department of...
Charity golfers to square up for McKellar Centre
Entries have opened for a golf day to raise money for the region’s largest aged care and rehabilitation centre.
Competitors in the Independent’s 14th...
7000 to participate in national masters competitions games a third short of target
Andrew MathiesonNext week’s Australian Masters Games in Geelong will fall almost a third short of its attendance target, organisers have revealed.
They said less than...
Storm sweeps up students at clinics
Jessica BentonRugby league could appear on the sports curriculums of local schools after primary students flocked to clinics with Melbourne Storm players.
Schools in Geelong...
Economic crisis puts big projects on hold
Andrew MathiesonPROPERTY developers are shelving plans to invest in central Geelong amid the global financial crisis, according to the city’s councillor responsible for major...
Donations amazing
Alex de VosGeelong residents’ “mind-blowing” response to support Victoria’s bushfire victims has overwhelmed businesses and community groups collecting donations.
Diversitat’s Sheena Knowles, who has spent...
Fires claim another life from our region
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonAnother resident of the Geelong region has been revealed as a victim of Victoria’s bushfires disaster.
Ocean Grove resident Melanie...
Jez stars in big win
Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Chris Scott celebrated his 350th game as Geelong coach in a 72-point pumping of Richmond.
Adding to...
