Out & about in Torquay
Torquay hosted Ocean Grove in the final round of the home and away season at McCartney Oval on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp...
Geelong and Hume banks explore merger
Geelong Bank has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hume Bank to explore a merger of the two customer-owned banks.
If...
Young artists celebrate local wildlife
Young artists have the chance to have their work exhibited as part of the Coast Action Art Competition.
Returning for its second year, the competition...
We remember our Vietnam veterans
Monday August 18 was Vietnam Veterans Day and a commemorative service was held at the cenotaph at Ocean Grove Park by Ocean Grove Barwon...
Free events for Women’s Health Week
Women, girls and gender-diverse people will have the opportunity to attend two events in Bannockburn as part of Women’s Health Week 2025.
Golden Plains Shire...
Honouring Geelong’s Vietnam Veterans
Hundreds of people came together in Geelong to honour and remember the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Veterans...
Drugs and cash found in stolen vehicle
Two people have been arrested after a stash of drugs and cash was located in a Geelong shopping centre carpark.
Police were called...
Palliative care team up for award
Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) dedicated community palliative care team has been named a finalist at the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards.
BCH’s nomination is one...
Employment opportunities for drought-affected workers
Local agricultural sector workers affected by ongoing drought conditions can now apply to be part of a temporary employment scheme.
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority...
Your letters
Stephen Chenery’s letter (Geelong Independent, July 25) about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki puts the cart before the horse.
Stephen, it was nearly...
Opening up a world of play
Ocean Grove Toy Library’s new inclusive and accessible sessions are providing children and families living with disability better access to a world of play....
Library’s new chapter
When Chilwell Library was on the verge of closure in 2017, a staunch and dedicated group of residents mobilised their community to keep this...
50 years for Portarlington Ladies Auxiliary
Portarlington Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating half a century of community service and fundraising support for Bellarine Community Health (BCH).
It all began on April 29,...
