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Ruby Webb with sister Maggie (left), father Steve, sister Lucy and mum Clare.

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Watch: Player with cerebral palsy scores heart-warming grand final goal

Ruby Webb can’t walk or talk because of her disability, but a touching act of sportsmanship allowed her to experience a moment she will never forget. Here’s how it happened.

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North Shore Football Netball Club. On Saturday Richard Marles pledged $4m for critical upgrades for North Shore. Pictured: Edwina Wilkens (Netball Director), Maryian Szponar (President), Mark Hounslow (Coach). Photograph: Phil Yeo

Six wins, comp switch? Gulls president speaks on big issues

North Shore is no longer in survival mode, it is in rebuild mode. And Seagulls president Maryian Szponar says everything is on the table — even leaving the Geelong league. He opens up in an expansive interview.

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Biyala primary school

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Revealed: New Geelong school’s name, uniform, founding leaders

Armstrong Creek’s new primary school is ready and waiting for students. See it’s “stylish” new uniform chosen and hear from its founding principal here.

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Melanie Hustler and son Paddy, 5, who is starting primary school next year. Picture: Alison Wynd

Inside the private school race: The extreme lengths parents are going to secure a spot

Private school waitlists have become so competitive that Geelong parents register babies before their second birthday to guarantee spots at elite institutions.

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Harry Purcell, Dale Purcell, Jacob Sammut and Greg Dennis, football operations. North Shore in danger of not being able to field a senior side. Picture: Alan Barber

Final call made on North Shore’s future after summer of uncertainty

After an uncertain summer, a decision has been made as to whether North Shore Football Netball Club will field senior sides in 2025.

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Do you need to spend big for best NAPLAN results in Geelong?

New analysis of the 2025 NAPLAN results has confirmed that Geelong parents do not need to spend copious amounts to secure a top-performing education, with several affordable private schools across the region outperforming high-fee rivals.

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Harry Purcell and Jacob Sammut. North Shore in danger of not being able to field a senior side. Picture: Alan Barber

Seagulls’ strong message to the doubters, potential recruits

North Shore isn’t sugar coating what has been a difficult pre-season. But key figures are emphatic they will be competing in 2025, and believe they remain an attractive destination. Here’s why.

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Harry Purcell, Dale Purcell and Jacob Sammut. North Shore in danger of not being able to field a senior side. Picture: Alan Barber

GFNL bombshell: AFL Barwon’s plans to boot North Shore

North Shore has been caught off guard by a shock letter from AFL Barwon telling them the organisation plans to proceed without the club in 2025. Read the full letter here.

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Footballs used for training during the round 1 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Adelaide Crows, at Simonds Stadium in Geelong, Thursday, March 20, 2014. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

$300k offers, private plane? World of local footy recruiting uncovered

Local footy recruiting is big business with eye-watering packages being offered around the leagues. DAN BATTEN goes deep inside club land to discover how the mega-deals take place.

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JJ was killed in an horrific crash in Corio in the early hours of Sunday morning. Picture: 7 News

Family’s tribute to teen killed in horror crash

Family remember teenager JJ Hutchinson who “laughed loudest and loved life” after the 17-year-old died in a horror crash in Corio.

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Steve and Gaia. Picture: supplied

Town to farewell beloved ‘vagabond’ and his kelpie

A community memorial will celebrate beloved homeless man Steve and his kelpie Gaia, whose deaths have united the Bellarine Peninsula in grief.

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ederation Children Geelong West, Rachael Kiel has been nominated as one of Geelong's best kinder teachers.

Vote now: Geelong’s best kinder teacher 2025

Geelong families have nominated more than 200 “warm and authentic” Geelong’s early childhood education stars – now they are vying for ultimate recognition in a community vote. Vote for the region’s best now.

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Luke Mamaj appeared in Geelong Magistrates Court on 19/11/2025. Picture: supplied.

Drug-addled man arrested after trying to climb out of moving car

A man who tried to clamber out the window of a moving car after begging for help during a drug-induced psychosis had to be arrested with the help of a good Samaritan, a court has heard.

A painting love story in Geelong

A painting love story in Geelong

A beloved painting of the striking black-haired woman from Beavs Bar has finally made it home to Little Malop St after an unexpected adventure….

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