Geelong butcher caught defacing council candidate’s poster
A well-known Geelong businessman has been caught on camera defacing a female council candidate’s posters just days before he hosted an event for her key rival. SEE THE VIDEO.
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Geelong shopping centre blitz nabs 80
A large number of people have been arrested and banned from Geelong shopping centres, including a woman who allegedly hid from police in a public bathroom.
Man fined after terrifying Curlewis brawl
A man has been fined almost $800 by police after a bloody brawl in Curlewis on AFL grand final day that left a woman in hospital.
‘Up there watching’: Fopiani’s hand in another flag for great mate
Newtown & Chillwell’s U18 coach played in four premierships with Frank Fopiani. Now, the late great has helped inspire players to a flag at the club his son played.
Bell Park butcher filmed defacing council election posters
A well-known Bell Park butcher has been caught red handed defacing council election posters just days after hosting a meet and greet for another…
Carji Greeves Medal: Underrated Cats who can cause B&F upset
There are two hot favourites, but don’t count out a couple of unheralded Cats. See who should poll well at the Carji Greeves Medal count and our predictions.
Two hospitalised following smash at dangerous Bellarine intersection
A teenage girl and a woman are in hospital after a car crash at a notorious intersection near Portarlington.
Autistic boy found safe after nine-hour search on Surf Coast
Toby was found late at night 11km from where he went missing after a nine-hour major search operation on the Surf Coast.
Airtasker house-sitters loot Torquay home
They were paid to look after a Torquay house and the pets who lived there, instead they robbed the property of thousands in jewellery and electronics. They even stole the doorbell.
Buddha opens up on ‘emotional’ final address, Ted Lasso theme
There were tears as Garry Hocking addressed the playing group for the last time as coach. The Geelong great reflects on his two decades in coaching, drawing on a fictional coach and what’s next.
24/7 pilates studio to open in central Geelong
Geelong’s first pilates studio to offer classes 24 hours a day is set to open this weekend.
Geelong schools on alert as infection cases double in a month
A Geelong school mum has a stern warning for parents: Children must “go and get swabbed” as whooping cough cases double.
Revealed: Geelong’s ‘30 under 30’
From rescuing animals while running a business to representing Australia in sport while completing year 12, the Geelong Advertiser has compiled a list of the region’s most inspiring young guns.
Whittington stabbing: Man faces court on attempted murder charge
The man accused of attempted murder over a bloody Whittington stabbing said quietly in court with his arm in a cast.
Puppy torturer was stressed after finding corpse of murdered man
A Norlane man who beat and choked a puppy was under pressure after finding the corpse of a murdered man, a court has heard.
‘Best mum I could ever ask for’: Tears for Lara cancer victim
A Lara mother of two who tragically lost her battle with a rare cancer last week is being remembered as “the strongest woman” and a devoted member of the Lara Giants Basketball Club.
2230 names: Every Victorian council candidate revealed
Wondering who’s running in your patch or if your council has had a restructure? See the full list of every Victorian council election candidate here.
‘Very scary’: Teen allegedly armed with knife in Waurn Ponds
A teenage boy was allegedly armed with a knife when he entered a Waurn Ponds sports store on Sunday.
Fire damages four buildings at Mount Moriac property
Fire crews worked for an hour to bring a large blaze across four buildings under control in Mount Moriac.
‘It was scary’: Witnesses describe suburban brawl scenes
Neighbours have been left shocked after chaotic scenes erupted near a suburban Woolworths.
Fights on film: Geelong’s shocking punch-ups, brawls, biffos
Biffs, brawls, bust-ups, fights, punch-ons – call them what you like – but there’s sadly no shortage of them in Geelong. And many of these frenzied fracas with fists flying are filmed. WATCH THE VIDEOS
Shot at parity: Geelong’s female council candidates double
Geelong council has a chance to reach gender parity for the first time in 110 years – when women were allowed to run.
Gallery: see how Geelong celebrated yesterday’s grand final
All the action from yesterday’s AFL grand final celebrations in Geelong.
Ex demo worker claims company owes $20k in unpaid super
A former employee of a demolition company says workers are owed thousands of dollars in super. Now they want answers.
Big brand takeover fears as Barwon Heads shop closes
A boutique Barwon Heads clothing outlet is shutting up shop, as neighbouring traders fear rental increases are hurting the viability of small businesses in the area.
How the Cats blew big chance to claim unexpected flag
Geelong had the game completely in its control. After the first goal of the third term, the question was ‘Geelong by how much’? But perhaps the Lions’ win did Max Holmes a favour.
Woman slept alongside brother’s dead body for several years
Woman slept alongside brother’s dead body for several years
Geelong’s job-ography: Which workers live where
Why do more teachers live in Torquay? And why do librarians live in Highton? We’ve mapped Geelong’s occupation pockets. SEE THE DATA
Battery sparks car fire on busy Bellarine road
A ute has been left on the side of a busy Bellarine road after it went up in flames on Saturday afternoon.
Cops probe blaze at abandoned Breakwater house
A suspicious blaze at an abandoned Breakwater house is the latest in a string of vacant properties going up in flames across the region.
Attempted burglar endured lifetime of ‘depraved’ misery
A court has heard an attempted burglar with a lengthy criminal history was the victim of “sustained, depraved” abuse before being taken into state care – where the abuse continued.
Country club lands former Tiger in signing stunner
After making waves last off-season, Geelong Amateur have secured another big signing for 2025.
Bellarine milk bar hit with hefty fines over worker’s back-pay
The owners of a milk bar on the Bellarine Peninsula have been hit with a hefty penalty in a federal case over a worker’s entitlements.
Quest to find the families of lost Diggers buried in local graveyard
A pilot project in Point Lonsdale aims to honour lost soldiers who were buried in unmarked graves and volunteers are searching for family members of the fallen service personnel. SEE THE LIST.
Cat’s call on cruelled star’s future as decisions loom for veterans
Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy’s time in the hoops is over. But what lies ahead for their other veterans? A Cat is confident one in particular can return to his best.
Another suspicious blaze as Mount Duneed home badly damaged
An abandoned home in Mount Duneed is the latest in a string of house across Geelong to be damaged or destroyed by fire.
‘Parents so alarmed’: School gives preps lessons on gender, sexuality
Children as young as five are being given lessons about sexuality and gender identity and transitioning at a Surf Coast school.
The End: How Cats fans feel as Geelong’s finals hunt finishes
Gary Ablett Jnr made the night of a Cats fan despite a crushing ending to a tense preliminary final for supporters across the city.
Gary Ablett Jnr with fans at Sporting Globe ahead of Cats and Brisbane preliminary final
Gary Ablett Jnr joins Cats fans at the Sporting Globe in Geelong on Saturday night during the preliminary final between Geelong and Brisbane…
‘All clear’: King out of hospital but coaching shuffle looms
Geelong assistant Steven King is out of hospital after a medical scare at training as the Cats prepare for a coaching rejig ahead of today’s preliminary final.
‘He lied’: Drug dealer’s murder conviction appeal rejected
A Geelong drug dealer found guilty of murder two and a half years ago, who still denies shooting a woman, has learned the outcome of his appeal.
Deakin 2024 Graduates: September 17
A number of university students graduated from Deakin University on September 17. See the photos
Accused killer driver to face trial over crash that left girl dead
An accused killer driver of a 12-year-old girl allegedly had more of a party drug in his system than previously thought, as the man was committed to stand trial.
‘They loved him’: How Cats sensation transformed a school
Shaun Mannagh is loved by all from his past. And he has proved irreplaceable to a school where he helped change the lives of vulnerable kids. The people who know Mannagh best open up on his incredible journey.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on notorious rural road
A man has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after a car rollover in Balliang, just days after another was killed in a horrific collision on a rural road north west of Geelong.
Dead whale’s tail allegedly stolen at Thirteenth Beach
More than a week after a whale washed up on a Barwon Heads beach the carcass is quickly becoming a controversial – and smelly – spot for tourism, and could now be the scene of a crime.
Whale of a tail
The carcass of a Fin whale on Thirteenth Beach has become a momentary, and controversial, tourist attraction.
Deakin University 2024 graduation pictures
Deakin University students from various faculties are celebrating their graduations in September.
Fresh plea to avoid Barwon Heads beach as sharks circle
A fresh warning has been issued at Thirteenth Beach following reports sharks are still moving in close to shore due to the lingering remains of a dead whale carcass.
Mystery of the missing whale tail
Has someone taken the tail from the whale carcass at Barwon Heads?
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