Man Of His Word Brings Up Milestone

IT'S often said about football umpires that if you didn't notice them, they probably did a good job. Darren Goldspink is the exception to that rule - and not simply because of the fluorescent umpire's clothing he's had to wear in recent years.

Milestone For Man In The Middle

IT'S often said about football umpires that if you didn't notice them, they probably did a good job. Darren Goldspink is the exception to that rule - and not simply because of the fluorescent clothing he's had to wear in recent years.

Colorado, Affinity Trade Blows

IT HASN'T taken long for hostilities to break out in the battle for Colorado Group. The clothing and footwear retailer said yesterday that its aggressive suitor, Affinity Equity Partners, had privately offered 18c per share more than the $4.50 per share promised in its takeover bid earlier this week.

Trash To Treasure Takes On Fine Form

IT is difficult to imagine this glam trackside frock having its origins in a Samaritans clothing bin.

Affinity In Grab For Colorado

PRIVATE equity firm Affinity Equity Partners has launched a hostile $430 million bid for troubled clothing and footwear retailer Colorado Group, after three months of talks failed to deliver a deal.

Katie Willing Has-bin

KATIE Fischer is used to wearing designer gowns, but for one night in Newcastle she will talk up clothing-bin fashion.

Pm Says Stuff-ups Must Be Disclosed To Minister

THE Prime Minister has demanded a senior defence official brief him about any problems with the supply and quality of clothing and equipment used by the nation's troops.

The Official Line: Defence A Shambles

AUSTRALIAN troops are being sent on dangerous overseas missions with substandard clothing and equipment, one of the nation's most senior defence officials has admitted.