Top Cats stay
Andrew MathiesonTRIUMPHANT Cats president Frank Costa wants to stay on for another three-year term amid the euphoria of the club’s drought-breaking premiership.
Mr Costa told...
Thieving parents use child decoys
Jane EmerickAdults are using children as young as five to shoplift in Geelong, according to traders.
Several businesses contacted the Independent this week with complaints...
Cats heroes on parade
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S newest premiership heroes can do no wrong.
All week they have ruled the town.
One of them – Cameron Ling – was even made...
100 Labor MPs advisors on way to Torquay
Jane EmerickTorquay is set for a minor economic windfall from State Government politicians and their staff.
Around 100 Victorian Labor caucus members including Premier John...
Federal MP calls for fluoride referendum
A Federal MP has called on State Government to run a referendum on plans to fluoridate the region’s water supply.
Member for Corio Gavan O’Connor...
More help for aggro streets
Andrew MathiesonHigh rates of warring neighbours have prompted State Government to boost its ranks of mediators in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
The Government sent an extra...
Tsunami of cats in Geelong
Jane EmerickA “TSUNAMI” of cats has forced Geelong Animal Welfare Society to destroy 2070 felines in a year.
Dr Ian Walter said the animal’s high...
Local Legends
Andrew MathiesonTIRELESS sport administrator Ross Synot does his best work at night.
Not that he’s overworked.
In fact, Ross brags he has everything under control.
The unusually...
Couple wedding gift to fight against cancer
Jane EmerickA young Geelong couple has turned down wedding presents to help fight cancer.
Alissa Martin and Michael Bellears asked guests at their wedding in...
Candidates in a twist on Rudd gag order
Jane EmerickThe region’s Labor candidates yesterday denied they were under a gag order from leader Kevin Rudd but appeared to contradict each other on...
Shire settle bash claim
Jane EmerickA MAN who alleged a by-laws officer assaulted him on Jan Juc Beach has reached an out-of-court settlement with Surf Coast Shire.
The man’s...
Water bans to ease
Barwon Water announced yesterday it would ease stage four restrictions to reward consumers for “exceptional” conservation.
Restricted watering of gardens will be allowed under the...
Barker abruptly leaves meeting
A Surf Coast Shire councillor has abruptly left his first council meeting back following a month-long suspension.
Torquay Ward councillor Paul Barker,...
