GREATER GEELONG

Quit call over claim of bypass plan ignorance

Elisa ClarkA Liberal candidate wants Geelong’s mayor to quit for claiming he knows nothing about the party’s policy for the third stage of the...

Going full bore

Hamish HeardGeelong will rely on bore water next year after record low annual rain forced Barwon Water to announce its harshest round of restrictions. Barwon...

Mozzie grounds covered

Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S council has started work to install underground drains to eradicate a mosquito breeding ground outside St Leonards Primary School. St Leonards residents welcomed...

Mayor’s police petition

Hamish HeardMAYOR Bruce Harwood wants the community to stand up and be counted in a fight against alcohol-fuelled violence following an outbreak of brutal...

blind eyes to horror

Hamish HeardRevellers walked within metres of a young woman as she was brutally raped in central Geelong, police have revealed. Melbourne Sexual Crimes Squad Acting...

Canberra Option

Karen HartELAINE Carbines could move into federal politics after narrowly losing her battle for a seat in the Victorian Upper House on a recount...

Bellbrae Revolts

jane emerickBellbrae residents are joining forces to fight unwanted development. A controversial plan for a caravan park is at the centre of the movement,...

Shire site in health plans

Hamish HeardTorquay is set for a new medical centre after Surf Coast Shire moves to new offices, according to Member for South Barwon Michael...

It’s Bruce almighty

Hamish HeardGeelong’s mayoral vote is stitched up, with Belmont’s Bruce Harwood poised to seize the top job next week. Cr Harwood confirmed to the Independent...

Looking out for kids

Andrew MathiesonLOOKING after the wellbeing of vulnerable families might be part of Nola Ganly’s job but it has rewards beyond measure in dollars and...

Angry reaction over secrecy on port plan

Andrew MathiesonNORTHERN suburbs residents have reacted angrily to secret plans for State Government to seize control of Geelong’s port. The Independent revealed last week that...

Double whammy for traders in road plans

Hamish HeardTorquay businesses face a bypass double whammy. A State Government decision to direct traffic from Geelong’s bypass down Anglesea Road and shire plans to...

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Power prevails after Duke’s seven

Newcomb consigned Ocean Grove to bottom rung on the BFL ladder, at least for the time being. In an entertaining game at Grinter Reserve, the...

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