Visas ‘sour dreams’ of mines jobs
GEELONG chippie Joe Mancor can’t understand why he can’t find work in Western Australia’s big mining projects yet 457 visa-holders without trade papers can.
He’s...
Pumped up for college festival
KARDINIA International College guarantees everyone will have a ball at its annual KIC Fest food and wine fair on Saturday.
The festival will feature Geelong’s...
$2 million tip on You Yangs abstract
A FRED Williams interpretation of the You Yangs is tipped to fetch as much as $2 million at auction later this year.
Part of a...
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...
Relax with Tranquility at Twilight
Ocean Grove’s community will be able to recover from the excitement of Christmas and New Year's celebrations with the Tranquility at Twilight Fair. ...
