Jury discharged in trial of Corio dad accused of fake cop robberies
Jurors in the trial of a Corio dad alleged to have posed as a cop during two brazen robberies have been discharged after the judge overseeing the trial caught Covid.
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Two people taken to hospital after Balliang crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Balliang on Thursday morning.
‘Flying through the air’: Man badly injured after truck hits bike
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after he was hit by a truck in Geelong on Wednesday in an incident that shocked onlookers.
‘Deeply disappointed’: Balmoral Quay developer ‘dismayed’
The group behind the contentious Balmoral Quay development has questioned whether City Hall understands its own strategies. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Sledgehammer away your sorrows at smashing new biz
People can vent their frustrations at a new Drysdale business that provides items like mugs and plates to smash. SEE THE VIDEO
‘No alternative’: Corio dad jailed over Halloween spear attack
A Corio dad who stabbed a man with a five-foot long spear told police his victim’s injury was self-inflicted, court documents reveal.
Local footballer fronts court over alleged servo hold-ups
A court has heard a local footballer’s unusual excuse for allegedly holding up multiple service stations armed with a rock or garden spade in a two-hour spree.
Councillors divided as decision made on controversial health hub
Surf Coast councillors have voted on a controversial health precinct, which alarmed residents due to the inclusion of affordable housing.
Smashing fun at new business
People can vent their frustrations at new Drysdale business Breakout Hub, where items like mugs and plates are provided to smash.
Police hunt for man after alleged ramming in Newtown
Police have released a photo of a man they believed rammed a police vehicle earlier this year.
Indefinite bridge closure splits loved ones
A grandma’s drive to see her family has tripled in length due to the closure of a bridge outside Geelong. And frustrated residents have no idea when it could reopen.
Moolap concreter enters liquidation owing almost $620k
Another building industry business has gone bust, with a commercial concrete business in Moolap entering liquidation.
Geelong councillor opposes economic plan over weapons
Three years in the making, City Hall has adopted a long-term economic plan – but one councillor wasn’t happy.
Geelong brewer tried to crowd-fund $100k before going bust
Creditors of a well-known Geelong craft brewer are set to meet as it emerges the company put the call out for cash in recent months.
‘S–t, that’s a bit quick’: Drug-driver learned lesson, court told
A drug-driving scaffolder said he had finally “learned right from wrong” after being nabbed speeding with a cocktail of drugs in his system.
Shirtless tradie and shop owner in nasty Geelong CBD fight
Punches were thrown, brakes squealed and bystanders tried to intervene as a nasty fist fight broke out in Geelong’s CBD on Tuesday afternoon. SEE THE VIDEO.
Wild CBD brawl
A shirtless tradie and a shop owner were embroiled in a wild brawl in Geelong’s CBD.
‘Disturbing’: Gym buff learns fate after assaulting, stalking woman
A gym buff who pinned down a woman on a bed and watched her through her windows has been jailed.
How Geelong is bucking birth rate trend
Thousands of babies, including Dante Baira, were born across Geelong last year. Here’s why the region is going against the grain of birth rates around Australia.
‘Really cross’: Bellarine business loses thousands in Chinese scam
A Drysdale restaurant has been left thousands of dollars out of pocket by scammers using stolen credit cards.
Geelong dance teacher steals show on US television
A well-known Geelong dance teacher and her family stole the show on American television during a nationally televised Independence Day broadcast.
Geelong family rock US TV
The Feldman family were victorious in a dance off on American TV.
Lara stalker switched off woman’s power, sent hundreds of messages
A Lara man terrorised a woman for over a month, bombarding her with messages and sneaking onto her property to turn off her house’s power while she wasn’t home, a court has heard.
‘Incredible man’: Hearts ache for Geelong legend after shock death
Geelong is in mourning after the tragic passing of a universally respected sporting identity and friend, whose sudden death has sent shockwaves across the Bellarine and wider region.
‘Worst I’ve ever played on’: Veteran Cat on ground condition
Geelong veteran Mitch Duncan hasn’t held back in his assessment of the condition of GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night. HAVE YOUR SAY.
What makes a good leader?
The Addy asked people in Geelong what makes a good leader.
Man who took advantage of intoxicated woman learns fate
A judge has told a sexual assault victim he hopes she’ll heal from the experience, while the man who assaulted her avoided a jail sentence.
Manhunt intensifies over ‘sickening’ Geelong hit-run
A callous alleged hit-run driver who fled the scene of a crash and left a woman fighting for life is still on the run, as shocking details emerged over the incident.
How a one-word answer can save up to seven lives
EXPLAINER: Selfless Aussies who say ‘yes’ to organ donation are kickstarting a lifesaving chain of events. Find out everything you need to know about the process in this step-by-step guide.
‘Is he watching?’: Stalker’s terrifying pursuit of Geelong woman revealed
A victim of a serial stalker has demanded answers over how a magistrate was shockingly duped after his release from jail, with details of his “terrifying” and “relentless” pursuit of her revealed.
‘Special person’: Tears for second victim of deadly Surf Coast crash
A much-loved Winchelsea man with a big heart and a quirky smile is being remembered as a “great mate” after his tragic death in a horror double fatality.
Geelong support service provider hit by apparent cyber attack
One of Geelong’s biggest employers appears to have been targeted in a cyber incident.
The reclusive mega-millionaires behind huge Heads mansion
The family behind a controversial huge mansion planned for Barwon Heads include an oil tycoon and a director of English soccer club Bolton.
Stolen milk truck debacle leaves business owner dairy annoyed
A local milk delivery business owner has got his milk truck back up and running after it was stolen earlier this month, but the bill for his replacement rental has him less than a-moo-sed.
Controversial Anglesea hub plans to go before council
A plan that would see affordable housing added as part of an upgrade to an Anglesea health hub will be put before council in the face of strong community opposition.
Belmont home ready for the wrecking ball sells above hopes
A home on an expansive block in a prime Belmont location sold under the hammer on Saturday for well above its price expectations. SEE INSIDE.
Cats, Ticketmaster address entry concerns ahead of GMHBA clash
Cats members heading to the crucial AFL clash with Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium have been reminded of entry procedures amid fan concerns over the global digital outage.
‘New life’: Major plans for Belmont supermarket revealed
A complete overhaul of a dated Belmont supermarket is in the works, with plans revealing the extent of the multimillion-dollar project.
Global internet outage puts squeeze on Geelong
A global technology outage is still putting pressure on major services across Geelong including, airlines, banks and news outlets.
Geelong man makes best of life-changing incident
A Geelong father who was left a paraplegic following a horrific incident while riding his bike wants people to always have road safety front of mind.
Helping Geelong parents heal after traumatic birth
Madison Papas had a traumatic birth with her second baby but a new service has helped her heal and process the experience.
Suspicious fire destroys historic Geelong West cottages
A man has described the moment he “thought my place would be gone next” as he watched two Church St cottages go up in flames in the early hours of Friday.
Bid to beat buses causes ‘creative’ carparking chaos at train station
Coaches replacing trains on the Geelong line has sparked parking chaos as drivers looking to beat the buses squeeze vehicles into all kinds of “creative” corners.
Man cites 13th century nautical law in bizarre court outburst
A “sovereign citizen” cited an obscure piece of maritime law in an outburst in Geelong court moments after charges against him were dropped.
Nasty neighbour must ‘turn his life around’, court hears
A man’s contentious relationship with his neighbour has landed him in jail, with a magistrate offering him some sage advice.
Fire destroys historic Geelong West cottages
Two historic cottages in Geelong West have been destroyed by fire. A neighbouring property was also damaged in the blaze.
Results in for Geelong’s best electrician
The people have spoken and Geelong’s best electrician in 2024 can now been revealed. SEE THE TOP 5.
David Collard again facing eviction as AFP continues investigation
The drama surrounding Geelong native David Collard is seemingly never-ending with the failed businessman on the verge of again being evicted from a swanky New York apartment.
Delays as traffic light downed on Latrobe Tce
Traffic has slowed on one of Geelong’s busiest roads after a car knocked a traffic light over on Thursday afternoon.
Draft analysis: Every Vic Country prospect rated after U18 champs
Vic Country’s U18 champs campaign ended in heartbreak, but plenty boosted their draft stocks. We have put every Vic Country prospect under the miscroscope.
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