Bore water back on tap
Bore water has resumed flowing through local taps.
Barwon Water turned off the bore supply last month after 45 millimetres of rain fell on the...
That’s two, now for 360,000 tonnes more
CONSTRUCTION of the second stage of Geelong’s bypass officially started this week when politicians moved the first sods of earth.
Victorian Transport Minister Peter Batchelor...
Mayor choice: why it’s not So
Peter FaragoWHY is John So our bro but our mayor follows the Labor line with his toe?
According to Liberal candidate for Geelong Scott Dixon,...
Leopold push for boats in harbour: ‘Open it up again’
Alex de VosLeopold residents want an illegal boat harbour reopened to Corio Bay, a community group has told council.
Leopold and District Community Association wants...
Fireworks no fun for police
Hamish HeardPOLICE are hunting a gang of youths which allegedly terrorised Bellarine Peninsula residents with illegal fireworks last Saturday night.
Bellarine Police Senior Constable...
Objectors claim 100 towers on way here. Telstra’s towering network
Hamish HeardTelstra is planning to scatter up to 100 mobile phone towers throughout the region, according to a community group.
But the telecommunications giant...
YMCA poised to seize centre
Karen HartYMCA is poised to take over Deakin University’s multi-purpose gymnasium under plans to privatise its management.
The university will not confirm whether it is...
Willy gritty troupe be your cup of tea?
Jane EmerickTorquay Theatre Troupe will expand its repertoire next month when it tackles confronting issues like domestic abuse in Two One Act Plays.
Founding member...
Rule book ‘thrown away’ for Torquay project. School of thought
Hamish HeardStudents will study in a radical new school of the future when the existing Torquay primary campus expands to include years seven to...
Commonwealth to Bracks on next bypass stage
The Commonwealth will reject Premier Steve Bracks’s funding plea on the fourth stage of Geelong’s bypass, a Liberal party source told the Independent yesterday.
The...
Games spring boost for city’s economy
Peter FaragoTHERE was a spring in the step of people around Geelong last week.
Was it something in the air? No it was the influx...
Speed kills great outdoors at Grove
Alex de VosOcean Grove residents claim speeding motorists have forced them to retreat indoors for safety.
The residents have called for authorities to act...
Market vision taking shape
When I was elected mayor, one of my priorities for my term was revitalising central Geelong, and a new market will make big strides...
