Clock ticks on forensic probe into dead backpacker
New details have emerged over a fresh investigation into how a Geelong backpacker met her end after she vanished from a Blue Mountains hostel more than two decades ago.
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Corio home destroyed in suspicious fire
A vacant home in Corio has been destroyed in a suspicious blaze on Wednesday night. SEE THE VIDEO.
Geelong disability worker dies minutes before police interview
A Geelong disability worker took his own life after a police officerbreached protocolby telling him authorities wanted to interview him about sexual assault allegations, a coroner has found.
Dad accused of commercial cannabis crop in South Geelong
A father-of-five arrested after a police raid that uncovered 60 cannabis plants growing in a shipping container in a South Geelong industrial estate has fronted court.
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Sex offender jailed after failing to comply with reporting obligations
A petty crook and registered sex offender was nabbed driving a stolen car full of thousands of dollars of valuable clothing, a court has heard.
Market Square takes second hit in 24 hours
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse at the once-thriving shopping centre, another big brand is closing – and it’s moving across the road to Westfield.
Geelong woman marks a century
A Geelong centenarian who experienced the Second World War first-hand and moved across the world with six children has no regrets.
‘Horrible’: Man killed in fiery Newcomb smash identified
A man killed after his car slammed into a pole and burst into flames has been identified, with revelations he had been in recent contact with police.
Parents left in the lurch as community centre investigated
A community centre in Geelong’s north has closed abruptly as “significant financial and governance issues” are investigated, leaving parents who used its childcare frustrated.
How Ocean Grove woman is saving Balinese street dogs
An Ocean Grove woman has established the Bali’s first eco-friendly sanctuary.
Best of Jezza: Gun goalkicker’s top five games ranked ahead of 250th
Jeremy Cameron has had some massive games across his soon to be 250-game career. But which sit among his very best? See his top performances and SuperCoach scores.
Employee steals $11k from AFL merch shop
The manager of an AFL merchandise shop in Geelong stole more than $11,000 from her workplace, a court heard.
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