‘Empower civilians’: Ex-cop launches controversial self-defence course
An ex-policeman is schooling participants in firearms and taking down burglars during home invasions — against the advice of the region’s top cop.
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Alleged graveyard robber arrested in Queenscliff
A serial thief has been busted with a bizarre stash of stolen goods including more than 50 supermarket meat trays, 200 litres of olive oil and a gravestone plaque.
Five-year-old struck by car in Leopold
It’s understood the car was leaving the Leopold Community Hub when the collision occurred.
Notorious stretch of Geelong highway not resurfaced in years
A coronial report into a fatal smash on the Bellarine Highway has revealed a stretch of the road was in poor condition and had not been resurfaced since 2010.
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‘Third World’ health system slammed by son
The son of an elderly woman who waited 24 hours for emergency surgery has called on the state government to fix the health care system.
Shock over Surf Coast Shire Australia Day call
A packed public gallery has been left in disbelief after council voted whether to reinstate Australia Day.
‘Quite a community outcry’, but City Hall firm on ‘unsafe’ parklet
A controversial cafe parklet in East Geelong is still slated for the scrap yard, despite a councillor throwing her support behind the cafe owner who is fighting hard for its survival.
My First Year 2025: Bellaire Primary School
All the 2025 preppies from Bellaire Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature.
My First Year 2025: Newtown Primary School
All the 2025 preppies from Newtown Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature.
My First Year 2025: Geelong Grammar
All the 2025 preppies from Geelong Grammar for the Addy’s My First Year special feature.
My First Year 2025: Chilwell Primary School
All the 2025 preppies from Chilwell Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature.
My First Year 2025: St Robert’s Catholic School
All the 2025 preppies from St Robert’s Catholic School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature.
‘How cool is that’: History-making tons usher new era in women’s game
Bell Park’s Alisha Aldridge’s history-making century – one of two scored on the weekend – has put her firmly at the top of the GWCL’s history books. Plus, see who topped the stats this season.
Witnesses refuse to talk to police over Corio barber’s murder
Three witnesses who have refused to give statements to police will be compulsorily examined in court over the fatal stabbing of a Corio barber in Geelong.
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