Reflecting on World War II
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
With Anzac Day approaching, Justin Flynn talks to 99-year-old WWII veteran Roy Porter...
A true pillar of the community
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Highton's Anne Parton was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women last...
Four men rescued after boat capsized
Four men have been rescued from the water after their fishing boat capsized near Queenscliff just before 1pm today.
The incident, witnessed...
‘A tan is not worth dying for’; Jenny shares her melanoma journey
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Geelong’s Jenny Thulborn, 60, first discovered she had melanoma 30 years ago after...
Exploring the sounds of the world
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Geelong’s Vicki Hallett was a founding member of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra, has...
A story of despair with a message of hope
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Stephane Vander Bruggen is a five time ITU world champion triathlete and performance...
Rosslyn paints a picture of positive health
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Rosslyn Bosnar, 76, has received the Golden Plains Shire Senior Citizen of the...
Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...
Top tips for taking your dogs on a road trip these school holidays
More and more Aussies are choosing to take their dogs on road trips – and Dogs Australia urges dog owners to heed some key...
Time to hit the road
It's a great time of year to explore our own backyard and take the family on the road trip of a lifetime during the...
Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
Boxing Day is often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can be an overwhelming experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, or this...
Librarians love a good story
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children's books recommended by librarians.
Pig the elf by...
New research on textiles recycling
Deakin University is partnering with Samsara Eco to find sustainable solutions for previously unrecyclable plastics and textiles.
The enviro-tech company is tapping into the university’s...
