Arts and culture a priority
An incredible transformation is underway across Geelong, reimagining our arts and cultural precinct and attracting thousands of creatives to our city.
Over the past decade...
Progress in Golden Plains
Two upgrade projects are celebrating key progress steps in the Golden Plains, with one finished and another starting.
The Don Wallace Recreation Reserve...
From the Archives
17 years ago
February 15, 2008
A high-tech map revealing the region’s hidden offshore oil and mineral deposits has alarmed environmentalists.
The Independent has discovered that Federal...
‘He fought for all of us’; remembering Troy Selwood
Troy Selwood has been remembered for his 'laughter, light and love' during a memorial service at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium.
Family, friends, football figures...
Free swim across North Shore
‘Australia’s biggest free ocean swim’ is back as the Moorpanyal Park 1000 Swim returns to North Shore this Saturday.
The event organised by...
Bringing untold stories to the fore
Geelong actor and creative producer Laura Jane Turner stars in new show Our Monster’s Name is Jerry at Theatre Works in St Kilda this...
G21 to Canberra: ‘major investment’ required
Geelong Region Alliance (G21) members have united to present the region’s most pressing priorities to federal politicians ahead of the upcoming election.
On Tuesday (February...
Radios for Queenscliff Coast Guard
The Queenscliff Coast Guard will get new digital radios to improve communications on the water as part of a state government roll out. ...
Bail laws stoush continues
Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur has launched an attack on local Labor MPs after the Victorian LNP’s proposed bail law reforms bill was...
Pay rise scored for TAFE teachers
Geelong TAFE teachers are celebrating a win following a new deal with the state government for better pay and conditions.
The Australian Education...
Out and about
People flocked to the Geelong Waterfront on Wednesday, February 12, as the temperature reached a high of 33 degrees Celsius. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp...
Lighting up for CoHD
Geelong Catenary Lights will light up in pink and blue this Valentine’s Day to raise awareness for childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD).
The lights...
Man, I feel like a woman
It’s up to Geelong to decide the queen of country music as ‘Man, I Feel Like A Woman’ coming to the city next month....
