Proposals ‘threaten business in Torquay CBD’: Traders slam retail plans
A CONTROVERSIAL retail strategy is “the last nail in the coffin for Torquay’s CBD", traders have warned.
Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s submission on Surf Coast...
Making a summer splash
MAKING A SPLASH: Archie and brother Max find relief from Tuesday's scorching heat at Eastern Beach's children's pool. Picture: Reg Ryan 95527.
FINALLY FRIDAY: Jane blows in for show
CLASSICAL flautist Jane Rutter wants to show kids that classical music “doesn’t have to be boring”.
The world-renowned musician combines poetry and theatrical elements...
New ‘Backyard’ at Lyons House
GEELONG'S Mr Paparazzi has launched a “ridiculously funky” new clubbing room at his Home House nightclub.
Darryn Lyons said The Backyard had a “crazy” mixture...
Cotton On hubs push
GEELONG retail success story Cotton On will establish international regional hubs as it aims for 2000 stores, its CEO Peter Johnson told a business...
Woolies’ Danks buys Hardings
COMPETITION in Geelong's hardware sector has tightened, with Woolworths-owned Danks buying a majority stake in Geelong West's Hardings store.
The Gordon St Hardings Hardware store,...
World-first bipolar drug trial: Trial hope high
A DEAKIN University medical researcher has piloted a world-first trial using a naturally-based supplement to decrease bipolar depression symptoms.
Professor Michael Berk said he hoped...
TAFE funding damage done
A $200 State Government million TAFE funding announcement has done little to repair the jobs and revenue lost last year, local education union and...
Police reveal plans to slash drunken violence: Cop bid for 3am lockout
A THREE-month trial of 3am lockouts at Geelong nightclubs could begin next month, police have revealed.
Sergeant Aaron Riches said police hoped to begin the...
Quiksilver jobs ‘safe’ amid lacklustre overseas trade
TORQUAY surfwear giant Quiksilver has posted nine per cent revenue losses in its regional breakdown of quarterly earnings, according to a report released last...
‘Big nights’ in Geelong keep city’s police busy
A LONG-WEEKEND police operation in central Geelong’s dealt with about 70 offences over two “big” nights, according to the highway patrol.
Sergeant Darren Murphy said...
‘Get a job’, train traveller told
A V/LINE conductor snatched a Geelong train passenger’s ticket and told him to “get a job” after he forgot his concession card, according to...
Grovedale snares two premierships in Saturday Senior Pennant grand finals
Grovedale had the best representation in Tennis Geelong’s Saturday Senior Pennant grand finals, participating in four finals and being successful in two.
It would...
