Tag: News
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...
ALDI in $100m bid for eight new stores
Jessica BentonBudget supermarket chain ALDI has announced plans for eight new stores across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
The stores would open at ...
Waterfront height limits set to stay
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG councillors are set to lift building-height restrictions to 10 storeys for inner-city residential areas under new planning powers.
But Cr Stretch Kontelj said...
Creatures comforts from member of society
Andrew MathiesonDOGS in the background bark in unison, a white Staffordshire terrier even squealing repeatedly.
Bannockburn’s Robyn Stewart has heard it all before.
Looking for a...
Walking for research
Pankind Cancer Foundation will host its Remember September initiative next month to raise money for research into pancreatic cancer. Jena Carr speaks with Geelong...
