Ford to fast-track new models, R&D jobs
FORD is set to fast-track its new vehicle launches in what it says is a bid to help auto suppliers win business globally.
The move...
Anakie General Store former operators fined $45,000
THE former operators of the Anakie General Store have been fined $45,000 for under-paying two workers more than $19,000.
The Thirsty Farmer Pty Ltd, which...
Cotton On China plans
Geelong casual clothing retailer Cotton On aims to create its own version of selling coal to Newcastle by expanding into mainland China.
Cotton On has...
Public land development investigation
Under-used sites like the Haymarket car park, Lt Ryrie St car park and the civic accommodation site in Mercer St could be commercialised under...
Don’t lock kids in cars
With temperatures still heading for the low 30s Ambulance Victoria has revealed there were 24 cases of people locked in cars throughout Geelong in...
Bottle of Milk to reopen after dodgy eggs gastro outbreak
UPDATE:
The Bottle of Milk will re-open its doors on Friday after closing to a salmonella outbreak that affected 200 customers.
The restaurant issued the following...
Calum meets idol Arnie
Highton bodybuilder - and Arnold Schwarzenegger look-a-like - Calum Von Moger attracted plenty of attention when he met his idol at the weekend.
Calum was...
Lyons pitches for world’s top mayor gong
GEELONG'S mayor Darryn Lyons is in the running for this year's World Mayor Prize.
The brightly-plumed city leader is one of two Australian mayors in the...
Royals won’t make it to Geelong
GEELONG has dipped out in its campaign to lure Royals Will and Kate, and baby George, on their upcoming visit to Australia.
The Duke and...
Bell Park death ‘not suspicious’
HOMICIDE Squad detectives are not treating the death of a man in Bell Park on Wednesday as suspicious.
The results of a post mortem overnight,...
Police chaser for Corio whiskey thief
A MAN who stole two bottles of whiskey from a Corio bottle shop now has a chaser.
Victoria Police has released an image of a...
Airline job cuts yet to land
QANTAS will cut 5000 jobs after announcing a $235 million loss, including a $16 million loss for Jetstar.
However, details of exactly where the job...
Local archery legend acknowledged
Leopold’s John Womersley has dedicated his life to the sport of archery.
Mr Womersley, 88, was a foundational member and two-time president of local club...
