‘Them’ is an act of beautiful resistance
For Samah Sabawi, the playwright behind ‘Them’, resistance is most effective when expressed through beauty.
“As an activist, as a writer, as a woman, all...
150 years for Wool Museum building
On August 1, it will be 150 years since the opening of the CJ Dennys & Co Woolstore, the current home of Geelong’s own...
Reducing plastic waste
Surf Coast Shire Council has partnered with Responsible Cafes – a not-for-profit program supporting local cafes to reduce their plastic waste and single-use cups.
Council...
Revival rego open
For those that have dreamed of putting the pedal to the metal, pitting their pride and joy against a lineup of tough competitors, the...
Volunteers wanted for common cold trials
Firebrick Pharma is appealing to adult Geelong residents to participate in a clinical trial of a potential breakthrough treatment for the common cold. Participants...
From the archives
The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives.
12 years ago
July 2010
Residents will suffer under a Victoria Police plan to transfer Corio’s...
Out and about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was out and about at Little Malop Street in the city on a chilly Tuesday morning to see what everyone...
Fully-electric iX3 still looks like a Bimmer
BMW iX3 is the full electric version of German marque’s mid-sized X3. It has no internal combustion engine to provide extra range if...
Local branch customers raise $80k
A Geelong office supply company, along with help from the community, has donated nearly $80,000 to the Les Twentyman Foundation.
Officeworks Geelong will present the...
Local artist continues to defy expectations
Justine Martin believes anyone can turn their dreams into reality if they set their mind to it, and has demonstrated that belief with the...
Amy to represent Victoria at Special Olympics National Games
Amy Henderson is one of 11 Geelong gymnasts who will travel to Launceston to compete at the Special Olympics National Games in October.
For Amy,...
Sheepy’s passion for barbecue
Jay Becker fully subscribes to the Aussie tradition of beer and barbecue.
Jay, affectionately known as ‘Sheepy’ to everyone, is an expert in the field...
New nets a reality for Suns
Surf Coast Suns Cricket Club will be able to prepare for games properly thanks to new cricket nets at Torquay’s Banyul Warri Fields.
The club...
