Men accused of bloody CBD stabbings to face jury trial
Two young men accused of a savage knife attack that left a man fighting for life in the Geelong CBD will fight the serious charges.
Two young men accused of a savage knife attack that left a man fighting for life in the Geelong CBD will fight the serious charges.
Four people, including two children, were attacked in a disturbing home invasion on Friday night, with Geelong detectives on the hunt for a trio of bandits.
Disability organisations in Geelong are coming under increased scrutiny with several businesses going into liquidation or administration.
He broke into a gun safe in suburbia, then robbed a post office in the middle of the night, loading loot into garbage bins. Here’s how the court dealt with him.
A popular restaurant in Ocean Grove will close its doors soon, with the owners set to pursue new ventures.
A controversial mental health facility just metres from a Surf Coast primary school continues to cause a stir among the community and councillors.
A Whittington drug debt collection spiralled out of control when a tattooed criminal shot a man in the neck over $25,000, as a judge has sought clarity around the shooter’s mental state.
A Geelong man’s life has taken a dramatic turn right in front of his very eyes as he scooped Thursday night’s top Powerball prize all to himself.
A man who ran over and killed his friend in a Stonehaven paddock has been jailed, with the victim’s family detailing their anger and devastation outside court.
A central Geelong Italian restaurant famous for its homemade gnocchi, and popular with local sporting talent, has taken out the title of the best in the business this year.
From a parking nightmare at a medical clinic to the alleged theft of copper wire that has plunged a busy road into darkness, here’s what’s frustrating residents in Geelong.
Three people, including a 17-year-old girl, have been charged following two alleged carjackings in Geelong earlier this week.
A Lara father behaving as a “predator” made hundreds of calls to lure emergency services in order to source drugs and sexually assault paramedics, a court has heard.
A charity event between local footy sides from Victoria and Sydney is going to be bigger than ever, with three AFL clubs and GWS captain Toby Greene getting involved.
A host of young talents have put their names forward to AFL recruiters at school level this year — including some father-sons and academy guns. See who has stood out in the APS competition.
A Geelong man who used to spend hours on dialysis feels like a new man after a kidney transplant, thanks to a generous donor he will never know.
An elderly Geelong man fractured his spine, and was left bleeding and concussed, after his wheelchair was not properly secured inside a private patient transportation vehicle.
A number of clubs have added handy recruits — and a dual premiership star has returned to a flag contender. Plus, some players have made cameos elsewhere.
A dog trainer and comedian who called Torquay home for well over a decade has died in a tragic freak accident at a French music festival.
Plans to develop two childcare centres in a fast-growing area have been knocked back by councillors despite a recommendation for them to be approved.
A weatherboard home in Norlane has been destroyed in a suspicious fire overnight.
Norlane home destroyed in suspicious blaze
A gun-toting Corio man who held up a bank has copped a lengthy jail term, as a court heard he committed at least 20 armed robberies across two states.
There was a sense of tall poppy syndrome from some when Devon Smith turned to pro golf. But he is exceeding expectations. The former AFL tough nut opens up on his new venture.
A man who was found dead at the Geelong waterfront on Sunday is being remembered for his love of dirt bike riding, camping and his “infectious laugh”.
Geelong council has clarified that chief executive Ali Wastie will actually join Mayor Trent Sullivan on a trip to Korea next month.
The top-five is heating up with just a win separating third from sixth. We look at the players who will be crucial to their side’s fortunes in the run home.
Chris Varney is determined to help young autistic people find their confidence and a sense of belonging in the community.
A ute with stolen plates was found alight in Breakwater on Wednesday morning, just hours after the vehicle was allegedly involved in a nearby burglary.
A court has heard that the loss of several close friends and family and an addiction to prescription drugs led to a man holding up a convenience store with a knife.
The Swedish furniture giant popped up in the region on Tuesday and spoke on the viability of a permanent Geelong store.
The state’s planning umpire has delivered its verdict on a restaurant proposed for one of Geelong’s leafiest suburbs following a long fight by local residents.
A promising Cat has suffered another injury blow, while a veteran requires further assessment. Plus, an update on Tom Hawkins.
A Geelong VFL player has accepted a suspension for a dangerous tackle that concussed a South Barwon star.
Two squatters have been arrested after they allegedly moved into a vacant home in Geelong’s south and changed the locks.
A man who was found dead at Geelong’s waterfront has been identified.
Max Holmes is the classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul. But the numbers show where he is having the biggest influence. Plus, Ollie Dempsey’s stunning month and all the likes and dislikes.
He danced beside the coffin, shouted and tried to take the microphone, leaving a grieving family who just wanted to celebrate a young man’s life devastated.
A former AFL ruckman dominated in Grovedale’s win, while plenty of other stars stuffed the stat sheet in Round 11. See all the stats and ranking points here.
Firefighters fought to get a major fire under control at a Curlewis property on Tuesday, leaving the house destroyed. SEE THE VIDEO.
Finals venues for AFL Barwon’s three leagues have been revealed. See where the deciders will be played.
The owner of an upmarket Geelong restaurant, which will close next month, says the support he’s received since opening had been “amazingly positive.”
The owner of a popular Surf Coast distillery said local support helped bring the business back from voluntary administration.
The cold weather didn’t keep Geelong fans away from the Cattery for their AFL and AFLW open training. See 75+ photos here.
For Flashback Friday, take a trip down memory lane to now-closed Geelong nightclub Statik.
Firefighters are still working to get a blaze in Curlewis under control more than an hour after it was reported.
Police are investigating two car fires they believe could be linked.
When Torquay’s Joan Hepworth went into palliative care more than three years ago, she was given six months to live. But the grandmother is a “walking miracle”. She shares her life lessons as part of a new series.
A drug-addled man who tried to break in to Harvey Norman, just hours after leading police on a wild car chase has escaped jail.
Police allege a man accused of flashing a child on the Bellarine Rail Trail took her “into the bushes”.
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