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New Indy Facebook page with lots to like
EditorialThe Independent has launched a new Facebook business page, expanding opportunities to interact with the community.
The new page allows unlimited 'likes' and includes a...
Epworth unveils design for new hospital
Spectacular: The Deakin-Epworth hospital proposed for Waurn Ponds.By Noel MurphyHERE’S Geelong’s first look at a striking six-storey Epworth/Deakin University training hospital set to be...
Men face ‘mobile sex threat’, says scientist
By Noel Murphy
THE HUMAN brain is said to be the greatest sexual aphrodisiac of all but mobile phones might be changing that, a Geelong...
Gonski cut report fear
By Michelle HerbisonTORQUAY'S Catholic school could cut teacher numbers or increase class sizes as last-resort responses to potential funding cuts, its principal has told...
Our young at art on exhibition
On show: Liam Way, April Hueber and Jacob Shears promote Bellarine Youth Art Exhibition.By Michelle HerbisonBELLARINE Peninsula exhibition opening this Sunday will offer young...
Make way for festival: Park trees ‘face chop’
By Michelle HerbisonBOROUGH of Queenscliffe should rethink its decision to chop down three trees to make way for the town’s music festival, according to...
Administrator takes over at Mill Markets
Administrated: Ian Ballis at Brougham St’s Mill Markets in 2010 By Michelle HerbisonADMINISTRATORS have taken control of Geelong’s iconic Mill Markets in preparation to...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club on a roll
Skate of the art: Jack McQueen, in goals, with Geelong Roller Hockey Club counterparts Kelli Finn, Luke Aparicio, Liam Finning, Felix Will, Jake Aparicio,...
Bitter tears of allergy victim
By John Van KlaverenA SERIES of tit-for-tat letters to the editor in the Independent has sparked an emotional plea for understanding from a fluoride...
Young victims encouraged to speak up
Speaking up: Ditto the Lion with St John’s Lutheran School students and staff this week.By Michelle HerbisonANTI-SEXUAL assault mascot Ditto the Lion visited St...
$300m Fyansford plan back on table
By Noel MurphyA FAILED $300 million Fyansford Green project could yet be revived, with property agents Knight Frank reporting multiple expressions of interest in...
Good Samaritans step forward with donations
Support: Lawrie Miller Quota International Geelong’s Rosemary Stewart.By John Van KlaverenFUNDS are still rolling in to Geelong’s newest charity, Samaritan House, according to committee...