Families worried after childcare centres placed in limbo
Mounting debts have seen a childcare chain placed under administration, leaving parents in two Geelong suburbs wondering what’s next.
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Golf battle brewing as Curlewis owners flag Balyang interest
A group of golfers fighting for the future of their club will passionately plead their case to Geelong council this week, as the owner of multiple Bellarine venues flags her interest in the site.
Serial thief says it’s time to ‘man up’, face his drug addiction
A serial car thief with a penchant for using stolen cards has told a court he now recognises the negative impact of his crimes and how he was using drugs as a “Band-Aid” for his own problems.
‘Massive shock’: Geelong boy battles rare cancer
A Geelong family were left shocked after a cough that wouldn’t go away led to their little boy being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
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Drug dealer who bit cop learns fate
A street-level Geelong drug dealer has been scolded in court for selling ice for profit despite drugs having “ruined” his own life.
More cops to patrol party hot spots as schoolies celebrate
Despite schoolies choosing to skip the Surf Coast and party in Queensland or overseas, police will still bolster their patrols ahead of the celebrations.
Toilet paper van flips onto roof on rural Bellarine road
Traffic is slowing moving along a rural Bellarine road after a van, which was carrying toilet paper, flipped onto its roof.
Shock photos that led to former racing poster girl’s ban
Photos have revealed the cruel treatment of horses that led to a fallen trainer’s 10-year ban amid a call for stronger protections.
‘Utter terror’: Family rammed, seven cars stolen in wild spree
A serial burglar and car thief who repeatedly rammed a woman and her grandchildren during a crazed Geelong crime spree has been sent to jail.
Teen doesn’t wake up to front court after alleged car chase
A teenage girl accused of leading police on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of up to 160km/h, did not front court as she couldn’t be woken up.
Bells Beach water collision sparks major emergency response
An air ambulance, police helicopter, police cars and road ambulances were all on scene at Bob Pettitt Reserve on Wednesday afternoon.
2230 names: Elected Victorian councillors revealed
The results are in for most council elections across Victoria. See the full list of every elected councillor, and the other candidates in their wards, here.
Geelong schools’ four-day teaching week goes global
Geelong schools are inspiring flexible timetables across the country and abroad, with students praising the independence they’re afforded. But other local secondary colleges haven’t been swayed.
Geelong recounts confirm new 11-member council
The official unveiling of Geelong’s new council will take place Thursday morning – 48 hours later than expected – after the final two recounts were completed and councillors confirmed.
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