Tag: Geelong
Buckets and bouquets
BOUQUETS to Spotlight’s Sam. She was so helpful when I needed a pattern and fabric to make a garment. Sam went above and beyond...
All ready to KISS and make-up
By NOEL MURPHY
GUITAR-smashing, fire-breathing, blood-spitting and some pyrotechnics - get set for a wild night out when KISSTROYER brings its glam-rock brand of anarchy...
Christmas spirit comes to Myer
RETAIL giant Myer will unveil its first Christmas windows display in Geelong next week.
The retailer this week supplied the Independent with a sneak-peek of...
Deakin students have designs on architecture
By NOEL MURPHY
BUILDING is a curious game - an often complex mix of design, demand and dollars.
Architecture is a discipline that seeks to find...
Josh Pyke brings Lone Wolf last leg to Geelong
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE END of an era can be scary but for the creative mind of singer-songwriter Josh Pyke it holds more promise...
Surgeon prof Dewan slams RCH move to Geelong
By NOEL MURPHY
FIREBRAND surgeon Paddy Dewan has lashed out at moves to bring Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) paediatricians to Geelong after Barwon Health failed...
Geelong buckling to traffic woes: RACV
GEELONG is buckling under traffic congestion and crowded public transport, an RACV report has found.
RACV public policy manager Brian Negus said the city was...
Call for transport debate before election
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG voters need a debate on Liberal and Labor transport policies before election day, according to Committee for Geelong chief Rebecca...
Cricket: Harrison bats Cats into position for a win
A MAGNIFICENT and timely century from skipper Matthew Harrison has given Geelong Cricket Club a huge chance of claiming its second victory for the...
On the bite: Snapper, squid fill angler bags
CORIO Bay offered protection from strong winds over the past week for anglers to catch snapper.
The bay off St Helens produced fish to 5kg...
Double take: Re-headed, elephants, solidarity
A GEELONG visitor to the Hills district in western Sydney must be wishing he stopped at a caravan park instead after a recent close...
MPs trade barbs over family day care
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG's federal MPs have clashed over claims fees will rise for family day care and that local centres face closure.
Corio's Richard Marles...
Community calendar
Belmont Seniors
Players wanted to play 500 each Monday 12.30pm. Belmont Senior Centre, 52 Thomson St, Belmont.
■ 5241 1776
Geelong Vietnam Veterans
Coffee and a chat at...
