Centre’s international success
A Geelong service that provides international students with practical help and a sense of belonging has won a Victorian International Education Award. ...
Billy Elliot sweeps awards night
A Geelong theatre company has dominated the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria’s annual awards, winning a swag of gongs and receiving the most number...
Steve and Gaia: together forever
It’s ironic that Steve Burton, who read the newspaper from back to front because, in the words of his niece Grace, “nothing good ever...
Changes for bin collection
Some minor changes to some Greater Geelong bin collections will occur during the holiday period.
Residents who usually get their bins collected on Thursday and...
Future of care for Amelie
Problem-solving and caring for people are at the core of what Amelie Anderson loves to do, as she looks to pursue a healthcare career....
Joy looks forward to making a change
Graduating VCE student Joy Im knows exactly where she wants her career to take her.
Joy was named dux of Geelong Lutheran College (GLC) this...
Park fills with Christmas cheer
Carols in the Park was back on Sunday 14 December and Ocean Grove Park was packed with Christmas cheer. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp captured...
Lights and sirens for Christmas
Santa will be making a special appearance as he rides into Portarlington on a fire truck for a free family-friendly carols event.
Portarlington...
Windows to diversity
A public display of diversity is being showcased on Geelong’s Yarra Street.
Windows of the World is a joint collaboration between Cultura and the City...
World-class exhibition in Geelong
Geelong’s National Wool Museum is currently exhibiting the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year, direct from the Natural
History Museum, London.
The exhibition showcases extraordinary...
ATAR results released
Students across Geelong and the Bellarine have received their official VCE results, with schools proud to announce their highest achievers.
Thousands of...
Mount Duneed rec reserve set to progress
Geelong council will seek funding for the second stage of Sovereign Drive Recreation Reserve.
Council adopted a master plan to guide the next stage of...
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...
