Tag: Geelong
Site ‘too small’ for sport bikers
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
ONE OF two clubs being displaced from a multi-million dollar motocross track at Barrabool fears it could be homeless for the...
Kate carves up foodie culture in web series
By JENA MARINO
FOOD obsession now has its own TV show, says Kate McLennan.
The Geelong comedian is partnering with Kate McCartney to premiere a new...
Barwon Health pushes water-only for kids but not its own
By NOEL MURPHY
BARWON Health has defended a new ‘water-only’ program to cut sweet drinks in schools despite selling sugary soft drinks within its own...
Bronwyn works up disability award
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
BRONWYN McGuire was unaware she was performing above and beyond the call of duty.
So she was surprised to win the outstanding...
Councillor on grass: VicRoads has let the joint go to pot
By NOEL MURPHY
VICROADS is ignoring dangerously long grass on arterial road median strips across Geelong, according to councillor Tony Ansett.
Ballarat Rd, the Bellarine Hwy,...
Luke Biscan set for Motor Fest
By JENA MARINO
GEELONG singer/songwriter Luke Biscan is geared up to perform at this year’s Motor City Music Festival.
The 26-year-old said he was preparing to...
Monster rig a ripping sight in bay
By NOEL MURPHY
MONSTERS of the deep rarely show their tentacles but the oil rig chugging through the Port Phillip Heads at Point Lonsdale this...
Paddington opens new chapter in toy story
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE PADDINGTON Toy Library has come a long way since its inception 30 years ago.
In fact, many original members might not...
Cats ca$h grab: Will a quarter billion splash pay its way?
MORE than $100 million has been spent revamping Simonds Stadium in an effort to secure AFL games at Geelong -- and there's another $140...
Lyons settles with News on phone hack claims
by NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG mayor Darryn Lyons has received a confidential payout from Rupert Murdoch's News group over the alleged phone hacking of his former...
Letters: Bus fears, scumbags and traders …
Bus fears spreading
IT WAS interesting to read in last week’s Independent about the effect proposed bus route changes would have on Newtown residents.
Users of...
Buckets and bouquets
BOUQUETS to Nathan, who works in Myer Geelong’s home entertainment division. When a product I purchased had not arrived on time he made a...
FMOs strike for better pay
The Independent takes a look at our best stories of 2024.
Geelong ambulance fleet maintenance officers (FMOs) have walked off the job in a “historic...
