Tag: News
Recognising business excellence
That’s a wrap on this year’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the winners announced at The Pier Geelong last night.
Businesses from...
Bob celebrates 51 years
Ocean Grove’s Bob McKillop is celebrating 51 years of service with Australia Post. He speaks with Jena Carr about the huge milestone and how...
Robot soccer stars head to Brisbane
Eight local students will battle it out in Queensland to win glory at the Robocup Junior Australian Open National event this weekend.
Four teams of...
Reflecting on Ford’s legacy
Two exhibitions exploring the manufacturing history of Geelong will launch at Platform Arts this weekend.
Kaitlyn Church’s documentary project Fordtown and Robbie Rowlands’ Assembled Lines...
Grants open to help young people thrive
Alison Marchant announced the opening of applications for Future Ready 2025-26 program grants last week.
Open for applications until 3pm on Friday, November 29, the...
Out and about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp had the tough assignment of venturing to the Geelong waterfront on a blissful Wednesday afternoon to see who was out...
Callum’s exhibit on show
For such an accomplished artist Callum Preston has never worked on something as child friendly as the artistic installation he created for Barwon Water,...
Local heroes named
Geelong’s Westfield Local Heroes have been announced.
Now in its seventh year, the Westfield Local Heroes program recognises and celebrates the individuals and organisations dedicated...
Common Ground receives grant
Morris and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce have announced Common Ground Project as the recipient of the $25,000 Morris Business Class Finance Grant.
The social...
Armstrong road survey launches
Federal member for Corangamite Libby Coker has launched a survey intended to identify the concerns Armstrong Creek residents have about their local roads.
The Armstrong...
Chance to sing with the best
Non-profit music organisation the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) brings the joy to Geelong next month with a pop-up choir event at Wesley...
Golf day to support foundation
Golfers of all abilities are being asked to support Christian College Geelong (CCG) Foundation’s four-person Ambrose Golf Day on October 24.
If you think you’re...
Clarity needed on Victorian roads
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Cassandra Moreland's son Liam Moreland, 20, and his best friend Ben Dines died...
