Hit-run killer to learn fate over senseless death of Geelong man
A Geelong man has admitted mowing down and killing a 31-year-old as he rode his e-scooter in Norlane last year in a death that shocked the city.
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Fan heater sparks Grovedale bedroom fire
A bedroom was engulfed by fire when a blaze broke out in a Grovedale home in the early hours of Saturday.
‘I want to come in to kill your son’: Chilling threat before home burned
A mother-of-four was left with two metal shards in her head after being attacked with a meat cleaver before her home was set alight a court heard, but the perpetrator’s mental state is complex.
Cop to legal eagle: The Geelong lawyer who crossed the bar table
Former police prosecutor Alex Loftgood hasn’t looked back since crossing to the other side and becoming a defence lawyer, but the change was about more than just swapping a uniform for a designer suit.
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170+ photos: All the weekend’s pictures from local footy, netball
South Barwon’s women’s team secured a critical win over a top 4 challenger, while a a final quarter comeback saw a young Geelong West group pull off an all-time finish over Grovedale. SEE ALL THE PICS.
Government tight lipped on reported incinerator China links
The Allan government has refused to answer when it became aware of reported links between the Chinese government and the company in charge of the Lara incinerator project.
Travel plans take hit after Ocean Grove drug bust
A disability worker’s UK plan have been dealt a major blow after 111g of cocaine and large quantities of ketamine and MDMA were found stashed in his bedroom.
Wild winds knock trees over amid weather warning, high tides
Parts of Geelong and the Surf Coast are being lashed with gale force winds, while high tides are expected amid coastal hazard and severe weather warnings.
Teen says leaving foster care, ‘suddenly you’re on your own’
A Hamlyn Heights young adult who grew up in the foster care system, is calling for more support for fostered children beyond their 18th birthday.
‘Failed to stop at a red’: Collision at centre of police investigation
A two-vehicle collision that saw three people hospitalised during the early hours of Sunday morning is at the centre of an investigation, police saying they believe one of the vehicles failed to stop at a red light.
Million dollar church gets green light near You Yangs
A new baptist church will have the You Yangs as a back drop despite originally being knocked back by City Hall.
Fire fee incinerated as sporting clubs score cash in budget changes
Mayor Stretch Kontelj has heaped lofty praise on Geelong council’s 2025/26 budget, challenging any level of government in any state of Australia to “aspire to the same level of achievement”.
‘Trail of blood’: Man stabbed in Pakington St
A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in Pakington St overnight.
Plans for two Corio warehouse developments
Corio could be home to two major warehouse developments if plans before Geelong council and the state government are approved.
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