Geelong woman’s infection nightmare as gauze left in wound
A Herne Hill woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Barwon Health, claiming gauze left in a wound led to a case of toxic shock syndrome so severe she now requires ongoing dialysis.
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I had bruises and started feeling tired — I never imagined cancer
A mother “never could have imagined” she’d be diagnosed with cancer after seeing her GP for heavy bruising and fatigue.
From Larry Emdur to brutal milk bar bashing: Corio man in court
A Corio man who was the subject of a restraining order issued to protect Logie winner Larry Emdur, has pleaded guilty to a vicious assault on the owner of a milk bar.
Three in hospital after Newtown crash
A “terrible” three-car crash has left at least three injured on the corner of Pakington and Aberdeen streets in Newtown.
Filthy, smashed, bloodstained: Nightmare Geelong squatters’ den
From pristine to perilous: A once-impressive Charlemont mansion is now a vandalised shell, fuelling fears among new homeowners as thefts and break-ins plague the area. See the before and after.
Geelong Amateurs farewells legendary Gareth Prime
Geelong Amateur Football Club is in mourning after the passing of Gareth Prime, a former player, coach, and generous benefactor, who succumbed to cancer after a courageous fight.
Geelong schools impacted by man with machete
A 24-year-old man has been arrested with a machete in an incident that forced nearby schools to take emergency action.
Storm surges leads to beach closures and flash flooding
Wild weather lashed parts of Geelong overnight on Monday, but damage was limited to a few fallen trees.
Buses to 16 Geelong schools cancelled amid strike action
Commuters, including school children, have been given less than 24 hours’ notice of planned bus strikes that will put the brakes on key services across Geelong.
Ocean Grove woman’s decade long battle with flesh-eating parasite
Stricken by a rare parasite during a Thailand holiday, Ocean Grove’s Tess Swift turns to crowd-funding for help after a decade-long struggle for independence.
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