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.
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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.
Renewed calls to remove level crossing as train hits woman’s car
A woman’s car was hit by a train at notorious level crossing in Geelong’s north, prompting more calls to fix the trouble-plagued intersection.
Callous, selfish, aggressive: Man learns fate for abusing daughter
A County Court judge has commended the bravery and determination of a young woman who took to the stand to outline the impact abuse at the hands of her selfish, callous father.
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‘Cut her f–king head off’: Killer’s ‘chilling’ threat
A convicted killer broke into a woman’s home with a machete. Two days later he called police asking to be arrested.
20+ pictures: Budding Geelong ballers hit the court
A number of Geelong’s youngest and brightest U10 girls basketballers hit the court for round 6 of the winter competition. SEE THE PICS.
Barwon Health sued over alleged suicide watch failure
The family of a patient who took their own life inside a Geelong psychiatric unit claims the facility basically handed their loved one “a loaded gun” amid a probe into the grim tragedy.
‘Geelong legend’: Former mayor during Pyramid collapse mourned
A former mayor at the helm during the Pyramid group collapse is being remembered as an inspirational leader after losing his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
‘Bemused’: AFL’s lawyer raises questions over Rooke class action
A class-action concussion lawsuit against the AFL led by Cats premiership star Max Rooke continues with parties still at odds, as it can be revealed the AFL has made a move to split it.
My First Club 2025: Newcomb Netball Club
Newcomb Netball Club players posed up for the Geelong Advertiser’s My First Club series. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Wildlife rescuers fear for seal tangled in nets
A network of wildlife rescuers are searching for a seal they fear could be injured or in danger of drowning, after it was spotted tangled in nets on the Bellarine.
My First Club 2025: South Barwon Football Club
South Barwon Football Club players posed up for the Geelong Advertiser’s My First Club series. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Sick kid’s ‘ultimate dream’ Cats surprise
A young Cats fan with a rare brain tumor has taught Jeremy Cameron a thing or two about goal kicking.
150+ pictures: Hawk swings forward to bag six, Joeys rebound from rare loss
A defender enjoyed a career-best haul in front of goal in gold and brown as Inverleigh inflicted a big loss on Corio, while St Joseph’s last year’s GFNL grand finalists South Barwon to the second-half sword.
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