Tag: News
A tranquil time at traditional New Year fair
Ocean Grove Park played host to the Tranquility Fair on Saturday January 6 with perfect weather for a healthy crowd. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp...
Anglesea gardens open this January
Two beautifully designed Australian coastal gardens in Anglesea will be on display for the public during the second weekend of January.
Open Gardens Victoria will...
Bellarine Peninsula born and bred
The Independent is looking back at our best feature stories of last year, and this is one of them.
Alison Marchant won the seat of...
A car with character
Demand for mid-sized sedans has been declining steadily in recent years as more and more buyers are switching to the more functional SUVs.
But if...
Driving blood donations in Torquay
The Lifeblood mobile blood donor centre will return to Torquay in January for the first time in more than ten years.
The centre will...
Dianne’s rocky start to motherhood
The Independent is looking back at our best Friday features of last year, and this is one of them.
Geelong woman Dianne Speed suffered a...
From Lara to London and back again
The Independent is looking back at our best feature stories of last year, and this is one of them.
Mariah Mannae is a talented actor,...
Community calendar
Life Activities Club
Afternoon tea Dance resumes January 11, at Leopold Hall for four weeks from 1.45pm to 3.45pm. $5 entry.
■ 52513529
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall,...
Tranquillity at Twilight Fair returns
The Tranquillity at Twilight Fair returns to Ocean Grove in the new year and promises a great evening of music, food and fun. ...
A road well travelled
The Independent is looking back at our best feature stories of last year, and this is one of them.
Anzac Day is a time to...
Remembering Ash Wednesday
The Independent is looking back at our best feature stories of last year, and this is one of them.
On February 16 40 years ago,...
France beckons for young chippy
Geelong apprentice carpenter Trey McAuley is off to France to represent Australia at the 47th WorldSkills International Championships in Lyon.
After success at the WorldSkills...
Annual report heralds brighter times for genU
Locally based support and service provider genU has released its annual report for 2025, a year its leaders have hailed as “transformative”.
A key part...
