Double Take: Golf marathon, cyclist stones, Dazza and stogies
ANYONE still considering golf a leisure pursuit rather than a sport would have had their views radically changed had they been at 13th Beach...
Time limits loom over beach parking spaces
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE DAYS of easy beach access and unrestricted parking are over, according to a new coastal transport report.
The draft report said...
Heat rising on free speech
By NOEL MURPHY
CLIMATE change friction is heating up in Geelong as opponents clash over free speech and the right to publically express their views.
Man-made...
Overseas buyer welcome, says Costa
By NOEL MURPHY
AN OVERSEAS buyer could be good for Geeong's The Costa Group produce giant, injecting capital, driving growth and underpinning long-term prospects, according...
Local pair at home on Parks Vic ranger duty
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A PAIR of locals is among Parks Victoria’s new crew of seasonal rangers working around the region to help out during...
Green hanging high in town centre
By NOEL MURPHY
THE GREENING of Geelong took another leap forward this week as a series of hanging garden planters were installed in the city...
Bus cuts will force us to move: residents
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
PROPOSED bus service cuts would force elderly and unwell Newtown residents to sell up and move, they have told the Independent.
More...
Alcoa extends search for Anglesea power plant buyer
By NOEL MURPHY
ALCOA’S Anglesea power plant remains on the market with several potential buyers vying for the controversial coal-powered plant despite expectations it would...
Organ restoration hits right note for Queenscliff concert
By JENA MARINO
A NEWLY-restored Fincham organ will sound off at a Queenscliff Uniting Church concert again this weekend after a four-month restoration.
The 54-year-old organ...
Disabled surfers call for volunteers
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE SURFING bug can bite anyone at any time, but a particular band of boardriders derive even greater pleasure from the...
Audemia powers a new rock role for old station
By NOEL MURPHY
NORTH Geelong’s old power station is fast becoming an arthouse playhouse as its shattered and war-torn appearance gives way to new contemporary...
Stroke danger drives Dianne
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
IT’S THE small but emotionally significant difference between empathy and sympathy that makes Highton’s Dianne Speed a great ambassador for the...
Major events a hit
Geelong’s major events are showing a big return on investment, according to a new council report.
The council tabled its annual Geelong Major Events annual...
