Fagg’s takes fight up to ‘big chains’
By John Van KlaverenICONIC Geelong hardware chain Fagg’s Mitre 10 has fortified itself against big-box chains Masters and Bunnings as they circle the city.
General...
Tax forces Backwell ‘review’
By John Van KlaverenAN ANNUAL carbon tax bill of $90,000 will force a long-standing Geelong manufacturer to review the viability of its power-intensive operations,...
Police in car chase after alarm at bowling centre
Hole lot of trouble: Terry Lewis inspects the ceiling of Geelong Bowling Lanes. By Cherie DonnellanTHREE Whittington men allegedly led police on a car...
Bulk-buy deal: Power for the people
By Michelle HerbisonOCEAN Grove and Barwon Heads are set for the region’s best bulk-buy power deal yet, according to a spokesperson.
Powergroup Purchasing’s Chris Kechagias...
Shire’s snub of groups leads to call for ‘action’
By Cherie DonnellanSURF Coast Shire’s new chief must improve communications with residents left in the dark over various issues, according to community groups.
They lashed...
Country club’s retirees call for business ‘limits’
By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS of a developing retirement village in Torquay’s west want to limit the operations of two longstanding businesses next door, according...
New port zoning surprises council
By John Van KlaverenA NEW planning zone around Port of Geelong has taken the city’s council by surprise.
Council planning portfolio holder Rod Macdonald said...
Elsworthy’s finds new buying group: Store’s ‘here to stay’
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S long-standing Retravision store has joined a new buying group after an administration scare last week.
Owner Trevor Elsworthy said the store...
Roar ambition of new Lions clubs
By Michelle HerbisonTWO NEW Lions clubs have reared their heads at Clifton Springs and Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Clifton Springs branch coordinator Joan Cook said...
Council appeals for Gordon cash review: Funding’s ‘belly flop’
By Cherie DonnellanGEELONG'S council has called on State Government to review $14.6 million in funding stripped from Gordon Institute of TAFE.
But a Liberal MP...
UK tourist ‘in beach assault’
By Michelle HerbisonA BRITISH tourist volunteering at Eastern Beach’s Weetbix triathlon experienced more than he signed up for when thieves assaulted him, a court...
Businesses facing wrath of retirees
By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS of a developing retirement village in Torquay’s west want to limit the operations of two longstanding businesses next door, according...
Jez stars in big win
Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Chris Scott celebrated his 350th game as Geelong coach in a 72-point pumping of Richmond.
Adding to...
