Labor bypass pledge
Jane EmerickLABOR yesterday committed $62.5 million to fund stage 4a of Geelong’s bypass.
Shadow transport and roads minister Martin Ferguson made the announcement yesterday at...
Warning to revellers
GEELONG’S police chief warned grand final revellers that anti-social behaviour would not be tolerated.
Superintendent Andrew Allen said police would launch a massive operation in...
56 jobs Alcoa jobs to go in restructure
Peter FaragoFIFTY-SIX workers at Alcoa Australia Rolled Products (AARP) will lose their jobs when the company closes one of two Point Henry ingot casting...
Thirsty work
Andrew MathiesonINDUSTRY in the region will fall into line under tougher penalties for water wasters.
But they will only be slugged a $1000 fine...
Program overdue
Peter FaragoA MIDWIFERY support group has called on Australian Nursing Federal and Barwon Health to solve an impasse preventing a new care system being...
Kevin says hello to corporate world
Andrew MathiesonKEVIN Panozza isn’t your normal boss.
His ascension to the top of the corporate world has been, well, unconventional.
Nobody would have imagined it, not...
Institure opens chapter in city development
Peter FaragoA MOVE by Victoria’s peak lobbyist for developers to set up in Geelong show’s the city’s importance as a major regional centre, according...
Family ties for Port in Torquay
Jane EmerickWHILE Torquay rallies behind the Cats for tomorrow’s grand final, one local family will be proudly barracking for Port Adelaide.
Jan Juc footballer Travis...
Howard all smiles
Jane EmerickBY JANE EMERICK
PRIME Minister John Howard shook hands, cooed at babies and smiled at protestors yesterday at an Ocean Grove community meeting.
The PM...
Report sparks barrel claims
THE FEDERAL Government had shelved life-saving medical imaging technology for seven years before using it to “pork barrel” in marginal electorates like Corangamite, according...
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...
Major events a hit
Geelong’s major events are showing a big return on investment, according to a new council report.
The council tabled its annual Geelong Major Events annual...
