Peninsula icon set for $7m makeover
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON’S historic Ol’ Duke hotel is set for a $7 million makeover.
The owners of the heritage icon on Newcombe Street have requested a...
$40m civic precinct: Cheap homes in plan
Alex de Vos“Affordable housing” will line a $40 million civic precinct at the northern entry to Torquay, Surf Coast Shire has revealed.
Shire project officer...
Food aid demand rises in Torquay
Alex de VosMore Torquay families are seeking food donations as they struggle to meet rising living costs, according to a community organisation.
Torquay Food Aid...
Radical Mammal set to spread its message
Alex de VosAfter apologising for being an hour late for his interview with the Independent, Mammal frontman Ezekiel Ox launches into a brief description...
Wheely competitive
Alex de VosHighton’s Jemima Moore is beaming – and it’s not because she’s about to embark on her first European adventure in a couple...
State drops its DACs for city
Jessica BentonState Government should reinstate its plan to appoint a committee for fast-tracking development applications in Geelong, according to a lobby group.
Committee for Geelong...
Groups back in City on gay kids’ night
Alex de VosState lobby groups and youth organisations have defended a controversial ratepayer-funded night for gay youths in Geelong.
Anti Violence Project of Victoria’s executive...
$1.5m upgrade for coast church
Alex de VosAfter nearly 50 years of services, Torquay’s St Therese Church is set for a $1.5 million facelift.
Parish priest Father Greg Trythall said...
Stockland bid moves ahead
Jessica BentonA controversial plan for a residential development at Point Lonsdale is set to move ahead after Geelong councillors voted in favour of the...
Donors blanket needy with goodwill
Jessica BentonGEELONG residents have donated blankets and other woollies to keep needy people warm this winter.
Youth work student Emily Nester organised a blanket appeal...
Veridian deal signed
Jessica BentonAUTOMOTIVE plastics production company MHG has signed a deal to take over North Geelong’s Veridian Glass factory, saving 60 jobs.
CSR Veridian spokesperson Martin...
Umpires overcome disabilities to officiate in GDFL
Alex de VosA team of disabled umpires will officiate in Geelong and District Football League’s under-18s clash between Inverleigh and Bannockburn on Saturday.
Geelong Football...
Janice a local hero
A Geelong woman has been recognised with a national award for more than three decades of providing meals to people in need.
Janice...
