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...
Festival seeks state cash for highland fling
PORTARLINGTON’S National Celtic Festival is seeking State Government funding of a Celtic exchange program for young musicians, according to its director.
Una McAlinden said she...
Enterprise move ’wastes’ rates
Geelong Residents and Ratepayers Association have slammed the creation of a “pointless and wasteful” body to stimulate the local economy.
Councillors agreed this week to...
Buckets&Bouquets
BOUQUETS to a lovely couple for giving our family four tickets to the Geelong show when we parked next to them. Their kindness was...
FINALLY FRIDAY: The Hornets buzz
SINGING is especially liberating for Craig Horne, singer-songwriter for Melbourne blues band The Hornets.
A stutter impairs his speaking voice but his words become...
Warne’s legacy lives on
The foundation inspired by legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has helped deliver more than a thousand free health checks at the Royal Geelong Show.
The...
