Tag: News
Grants aplenty for our region
At our first meeting in 2024, council last week awarded the latest round of its Community Grants program.
A total of 31 projects, across the...
Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-power with e-4orce
The term e-POWER is Nissan’s take on hybrids.
In the case of X-Trail, it’s Nissan’s competitor for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a car so popular...
From the Archives
16 years ago
February 15, 2008
A high-tech map revealing the region’s hidden offshore oil and mineral deposits has alarmed environmentalists.
The Independent has discovered that Federal...
Skate park feedback wanted
With the new St Leonards skate park now fully complete and open to the public, Geelong council is seeking community feedback on the upgraded...
Dance club gets much-needed funds
Geelong Ballroom Dance Club has welcomed a significant cash injection for upgrades to its facilities as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s community...
Convoy takes to the streets for ninth year
The streets will be full of blaring horns and massive trucks as Camp Quality’s Convoy Geelong returns for its ninth year.
Close to...
A story of despair with a message of hope
Stephane Vander Bruggen is a five time ITU world champion triathlete and performance coach who once, seemingly, had it all. He spoke to Matt...
My Geelong with Alex Hamilton
Highton’s Alex Hamilton co-founded River’s Gift following the death of her firstborn son River, from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2011. She speaks...
Flying kites for Palestine
Kites will fly high over Geelong to share a message of solidarity, hope and peace for the children of Palestine.
The Bringing...
Geelong still a ‘tree city’
For the second year running, Greater Geelong has been recognised as a Tree City of the World by the United Nations Food and Agriculture...
Sun sets on fun run
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run on Saturday February 10. It was the 9th edition of the light...
Delivering funding to regional child health services
Barwon Health will receive crucial funding to support sick children thanks to the generosity of the Torquay community.
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)...
Deakin Uni to backpay staff
Deakin University is starting to repay hundreds of staff members who were underpaid approximately $3 million over the course of eight years.
The...
