New product to make refinery solvent
The production of the first new solvent at Geelong’s oil refinery since the ’80s has boosted efforts to make the plant viable, according to...
Former journalist to run his own publicity
A former spokesman for one of the region’s biggest developers will stand for council at October’s elections.
David Withington said he resigned from his corporate...
Loved back to life
By Mandy Oakham
Flickering computers, holed boots, dresses with broken zippers and bike tyres gone flat will be some of the items revived for free...
MP investigation threat ‘disgraceful’, says Lyons
By Mandy Oakham
Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons has slammed a threat to reopen investigations into sacked councillors’ alleged bullying as an “absolute disgrace”.
State MP...
Saleyards set to shut
Ratepayers could save millions of dollars and potentially reap a land-sale windfall after Geelong’s council administrators this week agreed to close the city’s saleyards.
The...
Two lives from gifted kidney
An anonymous kidney donation has given Belmont’s Ebony Holmes the gift of motherhood after a life-changing transplant six years ago.
Ebony’s health issues began...
Chisel tribute going places
By Justin Flynn
Who doesn’t love belting out Keh Sanh, Flame Trees or Choir Girl during a night out with friends?
The classic Cold Chisel hits...
Music to young Afghani ears
By Mandy Oakham
Music not machine guns will be the mantra for a special symphony concert to be held this month at Geelong College.
The concert...
Car show laced with music
By Justin Flynn
Organisers of Geelong’s second ever Rat’s Tatt’s n’ PinUp’s are confident they can exceed last year’s mammoth crowd.
The 2016 event was held...
Crafty men mark silver
A crafty bunch of Lara residents has celebrated 25 years of putting their combined handiwork to good use for various community causes.
Lara Woodworkers members...
Freeway’s guides to crash survival
A history of deadly “run-off“ crashes has prompted the State Government to instal 140km of wire rope barrier on the Princes Freeway between Waurn...
Dinos beat Sharks by five wickets
Newcomb & District enjoyed a five-wicket win against Manifold Heights in Geelong Cricket Association Division 4 on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was...
