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FINALLY FRIDAY: Rocking back to Little River

Back in town: Glenn Shorrock’s gig in Geelong on Sunday will take him past the township that gave its name to his internationally successful...

JOIN THE CLUB: Turning tables on ‘keenagers’

Paddle pals: “Keenagers” Glenys Pepyat, Glenda Robson and Tricia Tod take their shots.By John Van KlaverenA GROUP of self-styled “keenagers” in Portarlington is trying...

Deakin on small operators: Risky business without advice

By John Van KlaverenGEELONG businesses are leaving legal advice until it’s too late, according to a Deakin University study. Dr Lucinda Jordan, of Deakin’s Centre...

Special help needed for our athletes

Sporting chance: back, Carmel Greenhalgh, Barry Lynch, Mike Greenhalgh, front, Brook Greenhalgh and Kasay Thomson.By John Van KlaverenA GEELONG volunteer committee organising sports activities...

City chamber backs pop-ups

By John Van KlaverenSEVERAL Geelong retailers are investigating whether to open pop-up stores, according to the city’s peak business body. Geelong Chamber of Commerce executive...

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...

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Emily visits Geelong West for Good Friday

Geelong West Fire Brigade were paid a special visit by one of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal. Lara’s Emily Cooke...