Jobs bounce
Geelong’s labour market will bounce back from recent job losses in manufacturing and retail within 18 months, according to new research.
Deakin University’s Geelong Labour Market Report said gains in the services sector, particularly health and education, would offset job cuts at Ford, Alcoa and Target’s head office.
Cove unveiled
A $4 billion redevelopment of Moolap’s salt works proposes building 5000 homes and a light rail link to central Geelong over the next 20 years.
Ridley Corporation and Sanctuary Living unveiled plans for Nelson Cove showing areas of canal-style and conventional housing developments as well as a marina, shopping centre and parkland on the 500-hectare site.
Advertiser falling
The Geelong Advertiser’s circulation has continued falling, according to Audit Bureau of Circulation figures for the June quarter.
The bureau said the Advertiser’s average circulation for Monday to Saturday was down 9.2 per cent to 24,950 compared to the same quarter in 2013.
Estate opens
A new residential estate at Fyansford will go on the market this weekend, its developer has announced.
ICD Propery said Gen Fyansford had already attracted “a strong level of interest”, with “hundreds of people registering their interest” in the 150-lot first stage of the development.
House call
Drysdale’s Potato Shed needs $8 million for an expansion project, according to a new funding campaign.
The entertainment and activities facility launched its Full House campaign this week, seeking financial contributions from State Government and City of Greater Geelong.
