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Time re-tune your TV channels

TV VIEWERS need to retune their free-to-air digital TV channels will change frequencies today. Areas affected by the retune will include Geelong, East Geelong, South Geelong,...

Ann Nichol House buyer Arcare in death cause cover-up

  By PAUL MILLAR The aged-care provider taking over a Portarlington nursing home previously covered up the cause of death of an elderly woman. Bellarine Community Health...

Sweethearts deal on offer for soul groovers

By NOEL MURPHY FANCY touring the world, playing concerts at major festivals, writing and recording your own songs and music? Sure, it’s great gig if you...
health

Don’t change after-hours doctors system, say local GPs

By NOEL MURPHY FINDING a doctor after hours could become tougher in Geelong if the Australian Medical Association has its way, say local GPs. Barwon Medicare...

Barry’s shoe biz reunion is in Vogue

  By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN IT WAS one of Geelong’s best known and loved retail chains back when the footwear and textile industry was still a...

Geelong’s migrating birds at risk, warns Deakin prof

  By NOEL MURPHY GEELONG’S migratory birds face a devastating future if feeding sites on their Pacific Rim route are not better safeguarded, according to a...

Councillor sees the light and lets it shine

  By NOEL MURPHY A LEADLIGHT feature window of Geelong’s original coat of arms could be resurrected and put on public display if heritage councillor Tony...

FREE: Win family passes to Geelong Show

THE GEELONG Independent is giving away 50 family passes to one of Geelong’s annual highlights, the Royal Geelong Show. The show brings colour and excitement...

Local cops warned to be on alert

  By PAUL MILLAR LOCAL police have been placed on high alert after a terror suspect was shot dead when he attacked police in Melbourne. Stations around...

Spring Creek plans to cost land owners

  By NOEL MURPHY SPRING Creek land owners will have to carry some $300,000 in costs for site studies before its controversial development can go ahead. Surf...

Xavier Huxtable dominates Gromsearch rivals on his home surf

JAN JUC junior Xavier Huxtable underlined his potential by almost taking a clean sweep of the Rip Curl Gromsearch surfing series this week. Competing in...

Queenscliff artist Hurley exhibits a love of expression in many mediums

RECENT works by talented local artist Shirley Hurley will be on show at The House Gallery, Queenscliff Neighbourhood House. The Queenscliff-based artist will also give...

Standing in solidarity

Hundreds gathered together at the break of dawn on July 7 to stand with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners in collaboration with Barwon Coast for a...

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