Vietnam still haunts Torquay veteran decades later
Vietnam Veteran Bob Tyler celebrated his 21st birthday in Saigonm. At 78, he is still haunted by memories of the friends he lost.
Vietnam Veteran Bob Tyler celebrated his 21st birthday in Saigonm. At 78, he is still haunted by memories of the friends he lost.
In the face of overwhelming support for a by-election in the South Barwon electorate, Jacinta Allan sticks her standard lines as two prominent local Labor female figures say they will not seek preselection in the seat.
An institutionalised crook shot by police has learned his fate over the “frightening” theft of a 75-year-old grandfather’s car, as his dysfunctional upbringing was laid bare in court.
Trains will finally be running on new South Geelong tracks this weekend, but commuters have to wait a while longer to get on board.
Details have been revealed about a Norlane man accused of wielding a homemade firearm and a baseball bat in a Pakington St incident, as he fronted court for the first time.
Construction has begun on a brand new yet-to-be-named state primary school in Charlemont.
Palliative care facility Anam Cara House has suggested it receive $2m of Barwon Health’s funding to open beds for public patients in a bid to reduce ambulance ramping.
A Marshall mum, who is a junior footy coach and teacher, learnt she had the “worst type” of breast cancer just months after a clear mammogram.
Geelong’s parking scene has been described as chaotic but there are still all-day spots to be found for less than $10. SEE THE MAP
Two new suspects potentially involved in one of Australia’s most frightening and long-running cold cases have been unmasked, as a new “Mr Cruel” theory emerges.
A Norlane man has been denied bail after he allegedly masturbated naked out the front of his home earlier this year.
We are halfway through the two-year cycle in the BFNL, and there is just three rounds left of GFNL action. See which clubs are in the promotion and relegation zone.
A Geelong health group has called on the government to support a program supplying free meals, with one local primary school club feeding more than 120 students.
Geelong homelessness services are calling for more social housing to be built at the ditched Commonwealth Games athletes’ village site. HAVE YOUR SAY
A man has escaped conviction after he spat at police officers while being arrested.
The founder of a new women’s rehabilitation facility in Mount Duneed says while the centre faced objections relating to wildlife, people were dying on the waitlist.
A disability support service that aims to help men live healthier lives is seeking to establish a new home base in Geelong West.
From bugs to Band-Aids, Aussies have sampled some truly disgusting meals in recent years. These are some of the worst.
Tom Hawkins’ return timeline has changed, but he is still a chance to return before the end of the home-and-away season. Plus, a key Cat has undergone surgery.
A Geelong dad was dressed only in his underwear when he caused chaos at a 7-Eleven store in a bizarre incident.
Shaun Mannagh was stuck in the VFL — again. But he is finally seeing the rewards for his work on and off the field. He reflects on his at times challenging first year and his stellar form.
A man has been granted bail after officers allegedly found drugs inside his car when he went to visit a friend at Barwon Prison.
Leopold locals are alarmed by a mysterious renovation in their quiet court, which they fear could be creating a rooming house that would cause parking chaos and noise.
The second weekend of the split round is in the books and some Saints stars had monster games in their huge win. See all the ranking points and top performers.
Having been awarded a prestigious medal by the Governor-General on Tuesday night, Torquay resident Rod Patterson reflects on the six years since he was stabbed in the head by a crazed terrorist.
Werribee Centrals spectator leaves the ground after incident.
18 ambulances were seen ramped at Geelong hospital on the afternoon of Friday, August 9.
The once-thriving CBD shopping centre continues to see tenants running for the door as another retailer announces its imminent closure.
One of V/Lines longest serving train drivers, and ex-Geelong mayor, has hung up the whistle after more than five decades.
A crash on Portarlington Rd in Newcomb.
Jordan Ablett has shared a rare photo of her and Geelong champion Gary’s five-year-old son Levi, who lives with a rare degenerative disease.
Traffic is being diverted from Latrobe Tce after a multiple-car collision at a major intersection on Thursday afternoon.
When Chris Scott was urged to pursue Jeremy Cameron early on in his career, he thought there was no hope. Ahead of game 250, Cameron and his coach look back on that defining trade.
Geelong coach Chris Scott is pleased with his side’s availability with two inclusions for its finals shaping clash against Fremantle. But two defenders have come out.
A popular Surf Coast trail-riding company has been fined, as the mother of a boy left severely injured told a court of the “nightmare” day that changed the family’s lives.
They’re the little – and sometimes not so little – things that can really irk us. We’ve asked the people of Geelong to point out the problems that irritate and exasperate and have us all saying, woah, that’s frustrating!
Barwon Heads’ controversial win had major ramifications for Geelong Amateur’s finals hopes, but its coach feels they only have themselves to blame after a costly late season slump.
A Geelong business identity has made a dramatic career change. She explains why.
A 28-year-old woman who dissapeared from a Grovedale house on Tuesday may be travelling near the NSW and Victorian border, as investigators issue a fresh plea for help.
The nominations are in and it is time for Geelong to decide who they think the best dance teacher is in 2024. VOTE NOW.
A serial fraudster who allegedly fleeced a number of Geelong families while running a Lara flooring company has launched another business in Queensland.
A special taskforce targeting bikie and other gangs will continue its focus on Geelong after more than 20 recent arrests in the city.
A former professional basketball player told a court he was in a panic to get to the hospital to see his heavily pregnant wife when he was caught driving while suspended.
A man has been charged after police allegedly found a firearm inside car which crashed in Curlewis on Wednesday morning.
A church that a former Australian prime minister labelled “an extremist cult and sect” has had its plans for a third church in a leafy Geelong suburb approved by City Hall.
At one stage on Wednesday afternoon 11 ambulances were ramped at Geelong hospital. SEE THE VIDEO.
11 ambulances ramped at Geelong Hospital on August 7.
Geelong family violence support services have told an inquiry how the system could improve to help them provide better support.
A Norlane man threatened to kill a parking officer who was about to mark his tyre, a court has heard.
Tom Hawkins’ return from injury is drawing closer, while the news is better than first thought for important defender Sam De Koning. See Geelong’s full injury list.
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