How I fell victim to an investment scam that cost me $1m
Doug Wright survived a head-on crash only to fall victim to an investment scam, as crims use sophisticated tricks to con Aussies out of almost $3b a year. See how they do it. Watch the video.
Doug Wright survived a head-on crash only to fall victim to an investment scam, as crims use sophisticated tricks to con Aussies out of almost $3b a year. See how they do it. Watch the video.
What was supposed to be the first meeting in many years turned out to be a non-event and City Hall says it has had enough, with plans to compulsorily acquire the site now being explored.
A large fatberg, containing wet wipes, food scraps and oils, was removed from a sewer near the Barwon River after it caused a spillage on Thursday night.
The Deputy Prime Minister has officially opened the Hanwha facility at Avalon, which will support 1800 jobs as construction begins on two types of armoured vehicles for the Australian Army.
A special kind of party promoting platonic touch is seeking to address loneliness in the community.
A Corio man has been arrested over a terrifying carjacking in central Geelong that left a man with severe injuries, as detectives hunt for two more offenders.
Council has revealed its plans for an East Geelong playground after a car smashed into it earlier this year.
An ice-addicted dad led police on a high-speed chase across Geelong in a stolen car, reaching speeds of up to 140km/h and driving on the wrong side of the road, a court has heard.
They’re the little – and sometimes not so little – things that can really irk us. This week’s instalment includes the cost of a rainbow crossing, a brawl outside a fish and chip shop and two women locked in a shopping centre.
A brave Geelong mum struck by a teen driver in an alleged hit-run has died in a Melbourne hospital, with her family revealing a heartbreaking final gift before she tragically passed.
A sex offender busted with child abuse material – including a 59-minute video – told police he wanted to live a “normal life”, as his lawyer argued he should avoid jail.
A mega housing project in Corio, with links to billionaire businessman James Packer, has been given the green light by the state’s planning umpire.
Where do you find Geelong’s best burger? It’s time to vote for your preferred outlet.
A chicken farm and former quirky tourist attraction outside Geelong harbours links to what some say is a cult led by a man who likes to call himself “Little Pebble”, a special investigation can reveal.
Egg farm Happy Hens in Meredith was a quirky attraction that held a fond place in the memories of countless travellers, but many would be surprised…
A long-awaited decision on whether to approve a wakeboarding park near Barwon Heads will be delayed by many months, further frustrating its proponents who lodged plans nearly four years ago.
A rescue group has raised concerns injured animals are “suffering” due to a lack of engagement with volunteers in the Wildlife Victoria system. But the organisation has hit back.
A Geelong mum who uses a wheelchair and has three special needs children has launched a charity run by, and for, Geelong’s disabled community.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in our latest Flashback Friday gallery, this time featuring South Geelong pub the Barwon Club Hotel in the 2000s.
Residents of a once-peaceful Belmont court say authorities are powerless to stop a stream of alleged violence, drug deals and anti-social behaviour at a set of troubled public housing units.
Early reports from the scene suggest the driver was swerving in an attempt to avoid a feline before hitting a pole and flipping.
A Geelong attraction has been named Australia’s best, while the humble finger bun from a local bakery was named as a finalist.
Newtown & Chillwell’s long-time coach will finish up at the end of the season, but it not might be the last we see of him in the GFNL. He explains the decision and what’s next.
The improving Portarlington has revealed its new coach and he is no stranger to the BFNL. Darren Findlay opens up on his return to coaching and his plans to help the Dees rise up the ladder.
A Charlemont man says garbage truck drivers are “hooning” down his suburban alleyway, leaving tyre marks and damaging the nature strip.
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.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in our collection of photos from now-closed Geelong nightclub Room 99.
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.
Honeybird coffee has opened in Geelong, and is celebrating with free coffee all week.
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.
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