Call for cuts to Corio, Newcomb dental waits
Jessica BentonCORIO and Newcomb residents face two-year waits for public dental services, according to new figures.
Australian Dental Association ranked both areas equal ninth for...
Pyramid flop’s silver lining for Geelong in crisis
The Pyramid Building Society crash could have a silver lining for Geelong during new economic turmoil sweeping the globe, according to a national debt...
Classical gas for primary kids with Melbourne orchestra
CLASSICAL music has replaced the sounds of everyday pop tunes in schoolyards at primary schools in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Melbourne Symphony Orch-estra’s growing outreach program...
Secret council election war chest allegations
Andrew MathiesonLabor candidates have a war chest worth tens of thousands of dollars to campaign at next month’s council elections, according to opponents.
But two...
Motorists’ Christmas present Bypass stages set for drivers
Andrew MathiesonMOTORISTS will drive on Geelong’s bypass before the end of the year, Vicroads has told the Independent.
Vicroads’ project manager Tony Hedley said the...
ALDI in $100m bid for eight new stores
Jessica BentonBudget supermarket chain ALDI has announced plans for eight new stores across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
The stores would open at ...
Waterfront height limits set to stay
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG councillors are set to lift building-height restrictions to 10 storeys for inner-city residential areas under new planning powers.
But Cr Stretch Kontelj said...
Creatures comforts from member of society
Andrew MathiesonDOGS in the background bark in unison, a white Staffordshire terrier even squealing repeatedly.
Bannockburn’s Robyn Stewart has heard it all before.
Looking for a...
$50m plant a Victorian first Power of rubbish
Jessica BentonA $50 million power plant will feed on the region’s household and green waste at Point Henry in a Victorian first, according to...
Council bullies legal bid
Andrew MathiesonDISGRUNTLED former employees plan legal action against City of Greater Geelong over alleged workplace bullying.
Former City Hall staffer Pam Clark said several...
Surfing fraternity mourns loss of adventurous pioneer
Alex de VosTributes flowed yesterday for surfing pioneer and Rip Curl Pro co-founder Peter Troy, who died on Tuesday aged 69.
The surfing legend died...
Demand for answers on future of sea pilots
Jessica BentonTHE Opposition yesterday slammed State Government’s inquiry into Queenscliff’s sea pilot services, demanding a “please explain” from Ports Minister Tim Pallas.
Opposition ports spokesperson...
Huge response to survey
City of Greater Geelong’s youth survey received nearly 3800 submissions with the overwhelming number of respondents being young people.
The Geelong Youth Survey received 3790...
