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Ford to cut 450 jobs
Andrew MathiesonFord would slash 450 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants under a new round of cuts, the company announced yesterday.
New company president...
New tricks for Geelong show
Andrew MathiesonTRICK horseback riders, a precision car-driving team and potentially thousands of teenagers on skateboards will be at the one place this weekend.
They’re not...
Seniors fight plan to link buildings
Alex de VosTorquay Senior Citizens Centre is fighting a proposed merger of its building with Spring Creek Community House.
The centre has gathered more than...
Sea pilots in safety shake up
Jessica BentonSTATE Government has ordered a safety shake up of Queenscliff’s sea pilots.
The Government released the findings of a review of Victorian ship pilotage...
Leopold couple still dancing with the stars
Andrew Mathieson“WE’VE been living off dancing all this time,” cries a reflective Marjorie Kavanagh, sitting inside nostalgic Ashby Hall, a scene of many big...
Taxi boss: time too short for rushed screens
Alex de VosThe region’s taxi network has accused State Government of fumbling its rush for compulsory security screens in taxis before January 1.
Geelong...
Leave our Pulse alone, ACMA told
Jessica BentonObjectors have bombarded Australia’s media authority with submissions against seizing the frequency of Geelong’s community radio station for the ABC, according to the...
Call for cuts to Corio, Newcomb dental waits
Jessica BentonCORIO and Newcomb residents face two-year waits for public dental services, according to new figures.
Australian Dental Association ranked both areas equal ninth for...
Pyramid flop’s silver lining for Geelong in crisis
The Pyramid Building Society crash could have a silver lining for Geelong during new economic turmoil sweeping the globe, according to a national debt...
Classical gas for primary kids with Melbourne orchestra
CLASSICAL music has replaced the sounds of everyday pop tunes in schoolyards at primary schools in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Melbourne Symphony Orch-estra’s growing outreach program...
Secret council election war chest allegations
Andrew MathiesonLabor candidates have a war chest worth tens of thousands of dollars to campaign at next month’s council elections, according to opponents.
But two...
Motorists’ Christmas present Bypass stages set for drivers
Andrew MathiesonMOTORISTS will drive on Geelong’s bypass before the end of the year, Vicroads has told the Independent.
Vicroads’ project manager Tony Hedley said the...
Volunteers thanked and celebrated
Next week is National Volunteer Week and City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the incredible volunteers who participate in City-run programs,
Running from 19-25 May,...
