State to strip Senior of the Year award winner after abuse verdict
The state government will strip a Senior of the Year award from a prominent south-west Indigenous elder and junior football umpire found guilty by a jury of sexual abuse.
Geelong
Stretch’s $25m question to the Premier
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has written to Premier Jacinta Allan urging her to abandon a controversial new fire levy that he claims will cost the region north of $20m a year.
Cats star ruled out after missed session as veteran gets chance
Tom Stewart wasn’t on Geelong’s injury list, but the vice-captain will be sideliend after missing the Cats’ main training.
‘Horrendous’: Lyons learn fate over CBD barrier collapse
A respected Geelong construction company has admitted responsibility for a hoarding collapse on a CBD footpath that saw a man narrowly escape being crushed.
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Great Ocean Road closed in both directions
There was traffic chaos on the Great Ocean Road as a serious collision closed the road in both directions between Lorne and Skenes Creek. It reopened shortly before 4pm.
Ultimate guide: Who is the best in Geelong’s wedding business?
Voting is now open across multiple categories of wedding vendors as the Geelong Addy curates the ultimate wedding guide for the region. VOTE BELOW
FULL LIST: Geelong, Surf Coast 2025 university offers
Thousands of recent school graduates have received their university offers in the second round. SEARCH THE LIST OF OFFERS.
No stopping Landon as community pitches in for van
A Geelong boy who can’t walk, talk or eat without assistance isn’t letting that stop him from going to a mainstream school – now his family is raising money for a van to get him there.
Geelong private school fees on the rise in 2025 – see the list
Ahead of the 2025 school year, we take a look at what it will cost to educate your child at Geelong’s private offerings, and in some cases, there have been big price jumps. SEE THE LIST.
’Nervous’: Local lifesavers in big demand
Following a record weekend where almost half of the state’s rescues occurred locally, lifeguards and police will be keeping a close eye on our beaches.
Summer seaside selfishness surges
Bad behaviour at the beach and some head-scratching sculptures in this week’s edition of Geelong grumpy gripes.
100 years for a Geelong sporting tragic
With four brothers who played for the Geelong Football Club, including a two-time premiership player, it’s no wonder Betty Courtney loves the Cats.
‘Shut up and listen’: Drama erupts inside Geelong courtroom
Dramatic scenes erupted inside a Geelong courtroom when a man told the magistrate to shut up before storming out.
Colourful ex-mayor invited back to City Hall
Former high-profile Geelong identity Darryn Lyons and current mayor Stretch Kontelj caught up recently, with talks centred on making the Geelong “the Christmas capital of Australia”.
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