Four locals vie for $30,000 art prize
Four artists from the Geelong region are vying for a $30,000 pay day in the region’s premier art prize.
Geelong Gallery has revealed Vicki Clissold,...
Heat rises in Lyons-Fowler adverts battle
By NOEL MURPHY
A BITTER legal brawl is unfolding between Darryn Lyons and former mayor Brian Fowler over advertisements during last year’s mayoral election campaign.
Mayor...
In brief
Courts free
Two disused netball courts at Ocean Grove will become free land to house people with disabilities, Geelong's council has announced.
Councillors voted this week...
Musos back Ocean Grove performance space
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Local musicians Wayne Jury, Tim Neal and Stephen McEwan have thrown their weight behind a controversially proposed performance space for an...
Leopold on path to 1.3km of ‘links’
Almost 1.3km of new footpaths will link residents with community facilities around Leopold, according to their ward councillor.
Rod Macdonald said the latest stage in...
NDIS trial flawed, says review
By NOEL MURPHY
Critical shortcomings threaten the long-term prospects of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), according to a government-commissioned review.
The KPMG review identified “constraints”...
Alcoa health concern for workers on eve of sackings
By NOEL MURPHY
RETRENCHED Alcoa staff need to guard against depression and other mental health issues in coming months, Beyondblue has warned ahead of 520...
Geelong star Portia ‘taped fights’
MORE bombshell claims about Geelong Hollywood star Portia de Rossi have emerged, claiming she secretly filmed fights with wife Ellen DeGeneres and threatened to...
Software firm on track for farmers
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A GEELONG software company has developed an Australian-first paddock-to-plate GPS tracking system for agricultural products.
AgLive marketing manager Stewart McConachy said the...
Control link to mums’ weight
A LACK of self-control could be why pregnant women eat too much and balloon beyond normal weight limits, according to Geelong psychology researchers.
Deakin University...
Russell Morris driving his Diemen’s to Geelong
By Emily Iannello
The Geelong Independent is giving away 10 double passes to see Russell Morris at The Wool Exchange on 9 August.
To enter, follow...
Scott’s message bank for Cats
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE messages from Geelong coach Chris Scott have been consistent all season, which is more than can be said for his...
Disappointment turns to hope for Angelique
Belmont Lions co-captain Angelique Ross has remained upbeat after rupturing her ACL in the Geelong & District Netball League second-semi final.
Ross will miss this...
