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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Alleged fraudster accused of car thefts worth more than $1m
A Geelong man accused of thefts worth more than $1m, including stealing nine cars in one day, has asked for bail.
‘Whirlwind’ Smith excites Scott as young gun in round one frame
Bailey Smith has kept Chris Scott on his toes in his first pre-season, but he is bullish on what he can do in 2025. Plus, a defender is in the mix and an injury update on Shaun Mannagh.
Jetstar updates footy fans on flights to Queensland
With confirmation that the Cats v Lions season opener has been postponed, fans booked to fly to Brisbane from Avalon with Jetstar have been told their options.
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‘Beautiful soul’: Husband and Geelong chef remembered
A popular local chef passed away suddenly last week, with funds now being raised so his body can be repatriated.
Big blow for contender as ruck star breaks leg in VFL audition
This big man’s VFL call-up turned ugly after an unfortunate injury. But his Dragons coach believes he still has the tools to play VFL footy.
Security vision sought over Rippleside burglary
Geelong CIU has sought CCTV footage over a brazen daylight home burglary in Rippleside, as more crime is reported in the bayside suburb.
90+ pictures: Saints skittle Cats’ batters; Magpies’ bowlers run riot
Geelong’s first XI’s finals hopes are all but over after St Kilda’s bowlers came out firing, while North Geelong, East Belmont secure GCA1 wins. See all the photos from the weekend’s cricket.
‘Pretty bad’: Hotel’s grisly past exposed amid murder probe
The owner of a troubled hotel where a man was allegedly killed in cold blood has spoken of his disbelief at the venue’s role in a second homicide investigation under his watch.
$16k in cash, ID documents seized in Corio raid over phone scam
An alleged Corio scammer allegedly had $16,000 and ID documents belonging to 50 people when he was arrested over a phone scam with an elderly victim.
‘What world are we living in?’: Local cricket heat rules questioned
Geelong local cricket heat policies have been questioned – including by a prominent broadcaster – after all BPCA matches and some GCA clashes were abandoned.
Why big season looms for injury-hit Cat as young gun praised
Jack Henry battled foot setbacks for two seasons. But after an impressive 2024 campaign, he is primed for an even bigger year in 2025. Plus, he shares an insight into an emerging defender.
Footy factory: Geelong Falcons’ best team of the century
The Geelong region has produced All Australians and a host of AFL greats since 2000. And the late Mick Turner was central to forming the Falcons ‘footy factory’. See the full team.
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