Small piece of land causes stir between school, council
Parents from a Surf Coast primary school have taken issue with how a small piece of land is being handled in a parking overhaul.
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Another closure coming at ‘dead’ Market Square
The once-thriving CBD shopping centre continues to see tenants running for the door as another retailer announces its imminent closure.
Ex-mayor’s retirement plan after 50+ years: ‘Wake up the next day’
One of V/Lines longest serving train drivers, and ex-Geelong mayor, has hung up the whistle after more than five decades.
‘Mini Gaz’: Levi Ablett’s striking resemblance to dad
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 chaos after collision on major Geelong road
Traffic is being diverted from Latrobe Tce after a multiple-car collision at a major intersection on Thursday afternoon.
Jezza 250: The ‘one in a million’ trade that delivered Cats a flag
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.
Experienced duo recalled as fringe Cat dumped
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.
Surf Coast horse accident left boy, 11, with brain injury, court told
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.
WTF: Nanna blasts ‘disgraceful’ eyesore house
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!
‘Really poor, comical’: Coach says his side’s blown golden chance
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.
‘Soul searching’ triggers career switch for Geelong biz identity
A Geelong business identity has made a dramatic career change. She explains why.
‘Out of character’: Fears for missing Geelong woman
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.
Who is Geelong’s best dance teacher?
The nominations are in and it is time for Geelong to decide who they think the best dance teacher is in 2024. VOTE NOW.
‘Sob story’: Jailed conman’s plea after new Qld venture revealed
A serial fraudster who allegedly fleeced a number of Geelong families while running a Lara flooring company has launched another business in Queensland.
‘Clinical’: Crime gangs, serious crooks on notice in Geelong
A special taskforce targeting bikie and other gangs will continue its focus on Geelong after more than 20 recent arrests in the city.
Former NBL player and slam dunk champion fronts court
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.
Firearm allegedly in car after Curlewis crash
A man has been charged after police allegedly found a firearm inside car which crashed in Curlewis on Wednesday morning.
‘No value’: Highton residents up in arms over controversial church
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.
Health jam: Eleven ambulances wait outside Geelong hospital
At one stage on Wednesday afternoon 11 ambulances were ramped at Geelong hospital. SEE THE VIDEO.
Geelong family violence services outline how system should change
Geelong family violence support services have told an inquiry how the system could improve to help them provide better support.
Man threatens to kill, hurls racial slurs at parking inspector
A Norlane man threatened to kill a parking officer who was about to mark his tyre, a court has heard.
Hawkins closes in on return as Cats give De Koning update
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.
Cats flag greats’ high praise for champion Hawkins
Three Geelong premiership greats have recognised Tom Hawkins’ enormous contribution to the club on and off the field.
Norlane baby’s health battle helps scientific breakthrough
A Norlane baby’s health battle has helped contribute to significant research which will help babies like him in the future.
Revealed: Geelong’s most dangerous intersections
A Highton resident has a permanent brain injury from a collision at an intersection. It is one of almost 1500 in the last five years, with 33 intersections seeing three or more in that time. SEE THE MAP.
Premier weighs in on Lara incinerator plans
Jacinta Allan has acknowledged community concern over the proposed Lara incinerator during a visit to Northern Bay College on Friday.
Man caught living in school shed at ‘low point’ in life, court hears
A Grovedale man was at a “low point” in his life when he was caught with drugs and sleeping in a shed at a local primary school, a court heard.
Newcomb crash
A crash on Portarlington Rd in Newcomb.
Ambulances ramped at Geelong Hospital
11 ambulances ramped at Geelong Hospital on August 7.
300+ faces: Bended Elbow in the 2000s
Take a trip back to the 2000s with our latest Flashback Friday gallery, this time featuring Geelong pub the Bended Elbow.
Geelong road rage caught on camera
A brawl ensued after two men hopped out of their cars on Melbourne Rd on Monday August 5.
Hawkins retirement
Geelong great Tom Hawkins has announced his retirement at a press conference at Kardinia Park on Tuesday.
St Leonards man’s emotional thank you to paramedics who saved his life
A St Leonards man who died three times on the way to hospital has reunited with the paramedics who saved his life.
Before I go: Graeme Watson
Graeme Watson has dedicated his life to serving his community. But now the time has come for others to lend him a hand, after he was diagnosed…
New childcare centres planned in growing Geelong suburbs
Planning applications have been lodged for two new childcare centres in fast-growing areas of Geelong, with one able to accomodate more than 120 kids.
Bellarine burger institution owes ATO $120k, enters liquidation
A Bellarine burger institution that recently closed its doors after 40 years of business owes the Australian Taxation Office more than $120,000.
Man wanted after car, credit card stolen in Highton
Detectives are searching for a man after a car theft in Highton was followed by an alleged spending spree using a stolen credit card.
Next Bell Park? Why roaring Tigers loom as GFNL surprise packet
There is an air of positivity around Grovedale after the club turned its form around. And there has been an enormous show of faith from the playing group.
Banno man assaulted girl, 7, had more than 3000 child abuse files
A Bannockburn man who pleaded guilty to shocking child abuse charges may not spend a day behind bars after the Crown conceded he met the criteria for “exceptional circumstances”.
Belmont thief broke into cars, swapped bike for drugs
A Belmont thief used his own Facebook account to try and hawk a stolen bike and limited edition shoes he’d nicked – the only such pair in Victoria – court documents reveal.
New plans for $25m riverfront development revealed
The plans, which were opposed by council at VCAT in 2021, feature 17 townhouses and 57 apartments in Newtown.
Geelong schools score $3.6m each for upgrades
Two Geelong Catholic primary schools will each get $3.6m in state government funding for major construction works.
Scott offers rare insight into in-season trade meetings
After Sam Mitchell met with West Coast star Tom Barrass, Geelong coach Chris Scott has explained how meetings between rival players and coaches can play out.
How David Collard ‘conned’ his Canberra crew
Failed Geelong businessman David Collard had many a friend in high places. One of those was Corio MP Richard Marles, who now says he is “shocked” by what has unfolded.
Waterfront murder accused fronts court
A Geelong teenager accused of killing a man as he walked his dog near his bayside home has faced the Supreme Court.
Aussie man’s flesh-eating disease – and the race to stop it
An Aussie retiree who was left unable to walk for weeks due to a flesh-eating disease has fresh hope.
WTF: ‘Unsafe’ empty carpark confuses Geelong commuters
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!
Family says NDIA slashed therapy for 5yo with rare condition
A Belmont family feels they have to choose between cutting therapy hours for their five-year-old son who had the right side of his brain disconnected from the left, or fighting for more NDIS funding.
How Geelong student became region’s first to achieve top mark
A Geelong student is the first in the city to receive a perfect score for VCE Japanese.
Man arrested over alleged genU fraud of ‘several million dollars’
A man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into suspected fraudulent activity, allegedly involving several million dollars, linked to embattled Geelong organisation genU.
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