Lethbridge chicken farm heads to trial over worker’s death in 2023
The director of a Lethbridge chicken farm operator has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety charges stemming from a fatal conveyor belt accident in 2023.
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‘Nappy valley’: Geelong baby boom bucking national trend
If you think you’ve noticed more babies around Geelong lately, you’re not wrong. New data reveals births in the region are at a record high – a result underpinned by several factors.
Mum’s instinct saves Bannockburn girl from diabetic coma
A Bannockburn mother’s quick thinking saved her seven-year-old daughter from a diabetic coma, with the family now calling for greater awareness of Type 1 diabetes.
‘Unique case’: Amputee arsonist fronts court over Breakwater blaze
A mentally-ill man who used lawnmower fuel to torch his late parents’ home was also the person left worst off by the crime, a court has heard.
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‘Looked at home’: The ingredients behind new Cat’s instant impact
Geelong unveiled its second debutant of the season on Saturday night – and the young Cat didn’t shrug his chance, or the contest, after an 18-month apprenticeship in the VFL.
First Nations women honour past, look to future in leadership roles
For the first time, the Wadawurrung traditional owners Aboriginal Corporation is being led by two First Nations women. Bek Devlin and Sarah Eccles have taken on co-CEO roles overseeing 10,000 square kilometres from Geelong to Ballarat.
70+ pictures: Junior Giants, Swans face off in footy, netball
Geelong West’s 17 & U netballers kept their perfect record in tact in a gritty win over South Barwon, while it was the Swans who kicked on with a big U18 football win. SEE ALL THE PICS.
Footballer who held up three servos within hours learns fate
A frightened cashier involved in an armed robbery in Newtown at the hands of a country footballer was working her first day on the job, a court has heard.
Portarlington woman under police guard following Bupa smash
A Portarlington woman arrested over a collision at a health facility in Belmont had been drink-driving as fresh details emerged.
Ex-Ocean Grove doctor back in court ahead of trial
A former Geelong GP accused of a number of offences against patients, including rape, has again fronted court.
Venom strike on experience WNBL forward
Geelong Venom has unveiled its second signing ahead of this summer’s WNBL season, days after the franchise announced its new name change.
Australia Day events off the cards despite council backflip
Those expecting an Australia Day extravaganza in Geelong following council’s controversial move to once again recognise the day may be a little disappointed.
Father and son sentenced over horror Winchelsea dog attack
The owners of the two Staffordshire terriers that viciously attacked a woman in Winchelsea have been banned from owning dogs for ten years, while the court has ordered the dogs be put down.
Stalking victim tells of sex tape fear
A Geelong woman obsessively stalked and threatened fears intimate videos of her will be shared to adult websites, a court has heard.
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