Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...
Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people...
Christmas classics for the festive season
The holiday season is upon us and it's the time for many traditions, including binge watching the same old Christmas films we all know...
Afla adds class to hybrid
The first thing you notice about the Alfa Romeo Junior is the absence of chrome brightwork. That’s not to say the new small car...
Call to include pets in bushfire plans
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires...
Honouring everyone who served
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2025.
Australian forces joined the fight during the Vietnam War over six...
The song remains the same
Already long in the tooth, Nissan's second fully electric vehicle Ariya takes up where the LEAF left off in Australia.
And might we just say...
Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year
Older Victorians can look forward to free weekend public transport in the new year.
From 1 January 2026, seniors concession myki card holders will be...
2026 Victorian state school terms
Parents, mark Wednesday 28 January in your diaries! That is the day government school students return to the classroom for 2026 after the long...
Take the stress out of Christmas and dine out
Dining out on Christmas Day is becoming increasingly popular, and there are several reasons why more people are choosing to celebrate the holiday in...
Plan your travel ahead of time
At this busy time of year, planning ahead can help ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely and with minimal delay - whether that means...
Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase...
A cry of relief and sadness
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2025.
Annie Dunn was only 21 when she was diagnosed with chronic...
