New local music website launches
A new online service is making it easier for live-music lovers to find and access entertainment across Geelong.
City of Greater Geelong has partnered with...
Enjoy some Carols by Candlelight
Embrace the Christmas spirit in Geelong with the return of the much-loved Carols by Candlelight.
City of Greater Geelong and Y Geelong will...
Local students win international study scholarship
Five Geelong students will take their next steps toward becoming global citizens in 2026 thanks to federal scholarships.
The Deakin University students were among the...
Santa visits Geelong
Santa is making a special visit to Geelong to take photos with all the good girls and boys ahead of his busy Christmas schedule....
Merry Christmas from us to you
From all of us here at the Geelong Independent, we wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
It’s been a big year...
Community group rejects ‘waste cooking’
A community environmental organisation has berated Geelong council for its updated stance on energy from waste.
Members of No Waste Incinerators in Lara & Greater...
Geelong High dux thanks school community
Matt Aidt earned himself a near-perfect ATAR score, but believes he wouldn’t have achieved his goals without the support of the school’s community.
Matt was...
A regal return at the gardens
The statue of Queen Victoria once more surveys the entrance to Geelong’s Eastern Park.
The bronze statue, which was originally installed in 1912, has been...
New surroundings for Christmas scene
Geelong’s traditional nativity scene is now on display at its new location.
The scene, last year situated at the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct, is now...
Longer lifeguard hours for Eastern Beach
City of Greater Geelong has extended lifeguard hours at Geelong’s most popular beach for a second time.
In late October the City announced longer lifeguard...
Major intersection works complete
Project crews reopened Boundary Road between Barwon Heads Road and Pythais Way on Wednesday 17 December as part of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade...
Near-perfect score for Joseph
The Geelong College’s Joseph Afford is ready to build a career in engineering after achieving a near-perfect ATAR.
The college dux woke up...
One of Geelong’s local heroes
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2025.
Former radio personality Roxie Bennett gives her time and energy to...
