‘Absolutely shocked’: Mathieson Medal winner left stunned
Another Swan has taken out the Mathieson Medal, but he was overlooked for another honour. And there was a tie in the A-grade netball best-and-fairest. All the GFNL awards here.
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New trial for man found guilty of incest, child sexual abuse
A man found guilty of incest and sexual abuse of a child will face a new trial, after a majority Court of Appeal judgement found the trial judge made an error when directing the jury.
Daughter of baffling missing mum mystery responds to new clue
The daughter of a missing Bannockburn woman who vanished without a trace has responded to revelations about a mysterious vehicle potentially involved in her disappearance.
Wacky Wednesday: Cats’ end of season celebration
The Cats got creative for Wacky Wednesday with players dressing up as NASCAR drivers, sports reporters and a French pole vaulter who went viral for his bulge. SEE THE PICS.
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‘Scramble’: How wetlands complicated plane crash response
A rescuer reveals what really happened when a plane carrying 17 people crashed on the banks of Lake Connewarre.
Three’s not a crowd for the Greens
Five months out from voters casting their ballot for Geelong’s next group of 11 councillors, the campaign for spots at City Hall is ramping up as the Greens unveil three candidates and their policy priorities.
Woman rescued after getting stuck in rocks at Torquay beach
The woman, who was clearly in pain, was freed from the rocks in fading light with the tide coming in and carried hundreds of meters by rescue crews.
Key change behind club’s turnaround since missing finals
This club lost their last five games last year, and now they are in the top three. Their coach believes an important difference has helped them start the season strongly.
Finals lock? Club makes statement in thriller as star dominates
This side proved they are one of the teams to beat in the Geelong Football Netball League after a stirring comeback — and one of their best lifted with the game on the line.
Caravan goes up in flames on ‘quiet’ South Geelong street
A South Geelong woman says she was shocked to see her caravan destroyed by fire on a quiet street overnight.
‘Absolute brain dead move’: Drug driver hid gun from mum
A drug addict who shot himself in the leg and tried to hide the gun from his mum also crashed a stolen car while high on a cocktail of substances.
‘Looked like a dead seal’: Quick-thinking hero saves fisherman
A Bellarine man has recounted his heroic efforts to save a Melbourne fisherman’s life after a ghastly boating accident, with his courage set to be recognised with a bravery medal.
$6m proposal for plumbing school revealed
Plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion in Breakwater have been lodged with council. SEE THE DESIGNS
Emotional plea from family of Norlane fatal hit-run victim
Police have released CCTV footage in an attempt to gain new information following a fatal hit and run collision in Norlane last year, with the victim’s family saying they “just want answers”. WATCH THE VIDEO
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