‘Bureaucratic nightmare’ for paraplegic single mum
For two years NDIS support helped a paraplegic single mum start scuba diving, mountain bike riding, and even flying planes. But she says the agency is taking funding away.
Geelong
Cut 200-game Saint opens up on ‘abrupt’ end as AFL fire still burns
Seb Ross was under no illusions that he was in trouble, but the end still came quick. The former Saint reflects on how it unfolded, his time at the club and what’s next — on and off the field.
Council CEO duped into rally calling for administrators
The chief executive of Golden Plains Shire was duped into agreeing to speak at a now-canned rally calling for administrators to be appointed to oversee the organisation he leads.
Andy versus Andrew: Rivalry renewed in battle for Deakin
Two veteran Geelong politicians will go head to head for a hotly contested ward in the city’s south.
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‘Very scary’: Fears mystery Belmont arsonist could strike again
Belmont residents are concerned bizarre tree fires are becoming more common, with fears the blazes could lead to a house burning down.
‘Momentous’: Rapist GP demands retrial after judge error
A doctor jailed for 14 years for raping two patients and sexually assaulting others is seeking a retrial, arguing an error from a judge was prejudicial to the jury that convicted him.
‘Nightmare’: Residents sick of ‘horrendous’ track works
Track duplication and station upgrades in South Geelong have caused a litany of issues for residents, who are taking up taxpayer funded accommodation to escape the noise.
Diabetes may force Belmont family back to South Africa
A teen’s diabetes diagnosis could mean his family is forced to move back to South Africa, despite making their home in Geelong.
Do voters recognise Darren Cheeseman?
The Geelong Advertiser has asked residents in the South Barwon electorate if they know their representative, Darren Cheeseman.
Norlane man refused bail after allegedly breaking into school
A Norlane man is accused of stealing car keys from a home while a woman was asleep and then driving the vehicle to allegedly rob a prestigious school.
Bird flu found at fourth Golden Plains farm as virus spreads
Bird flu has been detected at a fifth farm in Victoria, making it the fourth property in the Golden Plains region to be struck down by the virus.
Belmont tree on fire
A tree on Henry St on fire on March 11 this year.
‘PG Rocket’: Brownlow medallist on new coaching role, icy plunge
Adam Cooney braved the icy waters of Big Freeze Geelong, and he has also taken the plunge into coaching. And the usually cool customer says he has channelled Rodney Eade at times.
Cape Schanck farm scores top produce nomination
A Mornington Peninsula farm has been named among the state’s best for its top-tier produce.
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