Man dies in Drysdale crash
A Portarlington man has died following an accident on the Drysdale bypass.
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United closing in on NBL1 finals, undefeated run
Geelong United’s women are cooking for the NBL1 finals, locking away top spot with two games to spare. But for United’s men’s squad, it’s been a season of ‘what could have been’.
170+ pics: Top Geelong local footy, netball snaps from the weekend
There was plenty of local sport action over the weekend and we were there to capture it. See our photos from GFNL, GDFNL and the Geelong Falcons.
Geelong GHB surge prompts call for drug-testing site
More people are overdosing on GHB, known as ‘liquid ecstasy’, with Geelong emerging as a regional hotspot for ambulance call-outs linked to the potent drug.
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Ute hits ute hits ute, man in hospital as Surf Coast Hwy shut
A trio of utes have collided at a ‘dicey’ intersection on the Surf Coast, sending one man to hospital and causing a major traffic snarl.
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.
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