Tag: News
Rail push for Avalon
Andrew MathiesonAVALON Airport should have a rail link to Melbourne to ensure Victoria is Australia’s national entry point, according to the state’s peak business...
Lions award for Ben’s roar talent
Erin PearsonA SPEECH on addiction to money has won Christian College student Ben McCarthy Torquay Lions Club’s Youth of the Year award.
The 16-year-old...
Good Friday ‘failure’
Erin PearsonDIRECTORS have rejected a controversial bid for Torquay to host Victoria Football League’s first Good Friday match.
VFL football operations manager John Hook told...
Wane’s Wheels: Replica teardrop replaces the tent
Bed on wheels: Wayne Isbister shows off the little teardrop caravan that is easy to tow and covenient to set up. Pictures: Tommy...
Lethal tips Cats flag at September UDIA meet
Footy fever: Chris Butler, Leigh Matthews and Tony De Domenico at the UDIA luncheon last week.Kim WatersFootball legend Leigh Matthews has put aside the...
The evolution of John
New faces: John Butler Trio plays in Geelong this month.Erin PearsonA JOURNEY of change will bring a new-look John Butler Trio to Geelong this...
Lib concedes ‘most-marginal’ seat
Andrew MathiesonLIBERAL candidate Sarah Henderson has conceded defeat with the observation that Corangamite is now “arguably” Australia’s most-marginal federal seat.
Ms Henderson issued a statement...
Local Legend: Girls’ guiding light
Girl power: Jill Jeffrey has followed a long family path through the Girl Guides movement. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53017Andrew MathiesonCONFESSING an involvement only by...
Glassing cut back
Uncut: Madeline Baldwin fills hardened glasses at Lambys. Kim Waters and Erin PearsonGEELONG could provide an example to help Melbourne save $30,000 on a...
Spit ‘growing’ as new bridges built
Big spit: A build-up of sand on Ocean Grove Spit, looking back toward work on the bridge replacement project. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53080Andrew MathiesonOcean...
Road works ‘driving us crazy’
Erin PearsonGEELONG road work speed zones are driving motorists crazy, according to Independent readers.
They have used the paper’s Facebook page to pinpoint zones causing...
City splashes out with Leisurelink
Making a splash: Mayor John Mitchell and South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield launch the Leisurelink pool this week. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53024Andrew MathiesonGEELONG'S council...
300 for loyal clubman
Trenton Little may not be one of Anglesea Cricket Club’s best players, but every community organisation needs someone like him.
Little will play his...
