Tag: News
City’s ‘loving it live’
Original’s in: Band booking agents Andre Trosky and Steven Nichols. By Erin PearsonORIGINAL live music is resurgent in Geelong, according to a young pair...
Nelson Park ‘abuse’ probe: Staff ‘cleared’
By John Van KlaverenAN INVESTIGATION has cleared Nelson Park special school of mistreating students, according to parents.
They said a letter from Education Department regional...
617 nabbed in burglary blitz
Wanted: A security camera image of a couple police want to question over alleged credit card deceptions. By Erin PearsonPOLICE caught and charged more...
Pokies rally to target MPs in first for state
By John Van KlaverenVICTORIAN clubs and pubs will have their first rally against mandatory gaming machine pre-commitment in Geelong next week, according...
Aussies win 2-1 as over-60s host ‘friends’ from UK
Howzat: England team members Jaap Vogecaar and Roger Maynard, both at front, with Aussies Graham Mulroney and Peter Fankhauser.By Erin PearsonFRIENDSHIP was the winner...
November rain ends soaked spring
By Lindsay SmailAFTER a dry start to November and spring generally, the end came with a climactic boom.
In fact, November delivered Geelong with over...
Cuts ‘threaten seniors health’
By Michelle HerbisonSTATE funding cuts threaten the quality of seniors’ health programs in the region, according to Bellarine Community Health.
Spokesperson Liz Womersley said...
Our meat ‘now halal’
By John Van KlaverenMOST meat from Geelong’s only abattoir is now halal, according to a union representative.
Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul...
Indy gives kids a sporting chance with shortened waterfront triathlon
Good sports: The Independent’s Tony Galpin and Dean Trevorrow, of festival organiser USM Events, launch the Superkidz Triathlon with the help of Will, 10,...
Staff targeted in meters bid
By Erin PearsonSurf Coast councillors should move employee parking out of Torquay rather than introduce parking meters, according to the region’s tourism chief.
Geelong Otway...
‘New sites’ for school
By Erin PearsonState Government is investigating three alternative sites for a new secondary school at Torquay, according to the school’s vice-president.
David Bell said the...
Christmas cheer spreads to Torquay’s shopping centre
Festive: Martin Duke puts the finishing touches on his traders’ Christmas tree.By Erin PearsonTORQUAY’S shopping precincts will have additional Christmas spirit this year thanks...
Standing in solidarity
Hundreds gathered together at the break of dawn on July 7 to stand with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners in collaboration with Barwon Coast for a...
