Red tape, holiday homes fuelling region’s housing crisis
Submissions to a government inquiry into housing supply have revealed the surprising factors fuelling the crisis in the Geelong region.
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Motorcyclist saved after tumbling down Surf Coast embankment
Rescue teams were able to safely remove a motorcyclist from an embankment after a scary situation on the Great Ocean Road.
50 years: VFA flag that propelled famous Cats to the big time
A Geelong West side filled with Cats knocked off the best in Melbourne on its way to a VFA premiership in 1975. And the triumph paved the way for a Cats legend and a star to reach higher honours.
‘Violent man’: Ballarat dad bashed woman in Barwon Heads hotel
A Ballarat man with a history of violence bashed a woman in front of children in a Barwon Heads hotel room, leaving her bloodied and bruised.
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RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat
Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.
NYE in pictures: Geelong revellers praised for their good behaviour
Revellers across the Geelong region ushered in the New Year in style, earning praise from authorities for their good behaviour – although there were a small number of exceptions. SEE ALL THE PICTURES
Rape, trafficking, bank robbery: Geelong’s biggest 2024 court cases
From love triangles settled with meat tenderisers to bank robberies, commercial drug trafficking and rape trials, it was a busy year in Geelong’s courts. Here are some of the cases that stood out.
Woman hurt as car smashes into large rocks on shores of Corio Bay
The car smashed through one set of bollards before driving between two others, across the beach and into a large pile of rocks.
‘They’re all snoring’: Illegal campers back at Eastern Beach
A frustrated local woman said she heard campers snoring while on a dawn walk at Eastern Beach as council admitted the problem of people staying overnight had returned.
Happy New Year to Barwon Health’s first baby of 2025
The parents of Barwon Health’s first baby of the year could not be happier as they edge closer to giving the 3.68kg girl a name.
‘Absolute trash’: Residents fed up with notorious unit block
A group of residents living at a notorious Geelong West housing block claim people are stealing from charity bins and trashing property.
Can you ace Geelong Addy’s 60-question mega sports quiz?
Are you Geelong’s biggest sports fan? Test your knowledge of the 2024 season that was with our mega quiz.
GALLERY: Huge crowds gather on Geelong’s waterfront to celebrate NYE
There was a lively atmosphere at the Geelong waterfront on Tuesday night, as huge crowds descended to celebrate the New Year and watch the annual firework displays. The Addy was on hand to capture all the action.
Lara teen charged with trafficking in fourth BTV festival arrest
A Lara teenager arrested on New Year’s Eve is the fourth person charged with alleged drug trafficking at Beyond the Valley music festival.
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