Carjacking, theft, trespass: Jailbird’s daylong crime spree
A newspaper delivery man was making his morning rounds when a recently released jailbird jumped in his car and punched him during a violent carjacking, a court has heard.
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‘Refined scope’ of Barwon Heads Rd stage two duplication
The second stage of a project that was originally supposed to see 6km of Barwon Heads Rd duplicated has had its scope reduced – but the $250m cost is set to remain unchanged.
Marles to aid Mayor in Geelong CBD revitalisation
During a visit to Norlane scout hall on Wednesday to announce $660,000 of funding, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles used another Victorian regional town as an example of how Geelong can bring its CBD back to life.
Man accused of setting dad’s Norlane unit on fire fronts court
A Norlane man who allegedly poured an accelerant in his father’s bedroom to set his unit on fire has pleaded with a magistrate to grant bail.
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Do not approach: Sex offender could be in Geelong
Police are searching for a registered sex offender who is known to frequent Geelong.
Measures Geelong schools are taking to stop sexting
Geelong schools are bringing in police officers to speak with kids about the dangers of sharing nude pictures, as sexual violence experts warn campuses are being “overrun” by crimes that start with sexting.
Illegal, highly addictive: Hidden drug hooking our kids
The next frontier in the nicotine crisis is triple the strength of a cigarette and experts are warning it could be the gateway for kids getting hooked on drugs.
Is Cats’ twilight game a test run for night grand final?
The AFL had made the “strange” call to move the start time of the Geelong vs. Brisbane preliminary final – and fans fear it could be a trial run for a future night grand final.
Download life-size Hawkins, Tuohy posters
Download life-size posters of retiring Cats champions Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy.
Dad’s message after gruelling prostate cancer battle
A Torquay man who has undergone years of gruelling prostate cancer treatment, despite having no family history of the disease, is urging men not to put off a simple test.
Attacks, spats, bashings: Geelong night-life violence in court
From bouncer bashings and explosive brawls to “cowardly” hits, the Addy has taken a look at some shocking nightclub, pub and bar assaults. SEE THE LIST
‘Fishing’: Latest twist in Facebook defamation saga
The latest chapter in a defamation battle between a ratepayer and a councillor has unfolded in the Supreme Court.
Corio Bay gas terminal under scrutiny by environmental groups
Geelong sustainability groups remain opposed to plans for a Corio Bay gas terminal which Viva says could be up and running in just a few years.
Pigeons, rust and rotting timber: Historic Bellarine site ‘neglected’
Queenscliff residents are calling on the Defence Department to fix a historic site they say has been left in disrepair for decades.
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