From Eastern Beach to Lara RSL and beyond, we will remember
By John Eren, Member For Lara, Victorian Sports and Tourism Minister
Being a member of Parliament is an enormous privilege.
From the people you meet to...
They’re just wild about Clancy
Geelong koala enthusiasts will get a firsthand look at some furry climbers with free tours in the You Yangs next week.
Staughton Vale researcher Janine...
Roads chaos, flooding as rains pummel Geelong
By Luke Voogt
Flash flooding forced the closure of several Geelong roads as torrential rains drenched the city Monday night.
The Bureau of Meteorology recorded 44.2mm of...
Don’t show the money
By Luke Voogt
A strategy that beat overnight store burglaries in Ocean Grove is on the way to Geelong, police have revealed.
Police will first encourage...
Double Take
Claims to ‘firsts’ have traditionally denoted unique achievements of certain esteem.
Think ‘first man on the moon’ or ‘first nation to reach the South Pole’....
Coast protected in new plan
By Luke Voogt
The State Government has unveiled plans for Moolap land including Alcoa’s former Point Henry site.
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the draft plan...
City seeking ‘fair way’ to pay rising pool gas costs
By Luke Voogt
Geelong pool-users face fee hikes as City Hall tries to find “the fairest way” of covering higher gas prices.
Interstate experiences suggested that...
Business awards nominations triple
Nominations for Geelong’s premier business awards have tripled on last year, according to organisers.
Geelong Business Excellence Awards received more than 330 nominations by last...
Petition seeking extra rail money
“A lack of planning” has left Geelong passengers without seats on increasingly overcrowded trains, according to opposition politicians.
The state and federal MPs launched an...
War’s wounds still cause pain
By Luke Voogt
For David Wilson Anzac Day is a time to quietly remember those who didn’t come back - like mate and fellow infantryman...
More kids in care need new angels
“Growing” numbers of local kids in care have prompted a charity to call for volunteers in the Geelong region.
The Pyjama Foundation needed help "to...
Randall’s an iconic veteran
By Luke Voogt
World War II veteran Tom Randall has attended Anglesea’s Anzac Day ceremony longer than most Australians have lived.
“I’ve done it ever since...
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...
