‘Women don’t do this’: Terrified parents on edge amid childcare crisis
Geelong parents are pulling children from daycare in the wake of the alleged atrocities from an accused pedophile, fuelling fears over male educators in the industry.
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Geelong dad felt like a ‘leper’ at school pick-ups
Inverleigh dad Bill Cockram is calling for parents to be kinder in the schoolyard, after he felt an “outsider” in a difficult time.
Mount Duneed farm targeted in $60k heist
A Mount Duneed family farm has been hit by thieves who made off with $60,000 worth of vehicles and equipment in an overnight raid.
‘No movie moment’: Birth trauma support service to help new mums
Geelong West woman Lucy Teague-Neeld had dreamt of a beautiful, empowering birth. Instead it was traumatic. A new program is being launched to support Geelong women.
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How Metro Tunnel works will change your train journey
Geelong line commuters experienced disruption due to a track fault on Tuesday, and further pain is on the way with upcoming service cancellations for Metro Tunnel works.
Brave 11-year-old saves mum’s life for a second time
An 11-year-old St Leonards girl has been recognised as a Junior Triple Zero Hero for the second time after calmly directing emergency services when her mother, who has stage four breast cancer, lost consciousness at home.
Man charged over Geelong West stabbing
A man has been charged after an alleged stabbing that left a trail of blood in a business district of Geelong West.
Council chief executives in the money as mayors get pay bump
With a new financial year bringing with it a pay rise, we’ve taken a deep dive into what each of the Geelong region’s local government executives, mayors and councillors will pocket in the coming 12 months. SEE THE NUMBERS.
‘Upset’: Closure in country town leaves residents without bank
Bendigo Bank will close branches in Bannockburn and central Geelong, leaving many customers “upset” that they will be without face-to-face services.
Newtown library to close for 12 months
Chilwell Library will be closed for 12 months as part of a $2.5m redevelopment.
Cat Blicavs announces engagement
Cat Mark Blicavs has proposed to his long-term girlfriend Georgia Minear during Geelong’s week off.
Ex-chef accused of stalking, drug trafficking
A former restaurant owner accused of a raft of serious crimes including making threats to kill, drug trafficking and stalking has appeared from the docks in a Geelong court.
‘Four years, no friends’: Mums face loneliness crisis
Are Geelong’s school communities nurturing or isolating? A new debate among local mums highlights concerns about loneliness in the region.
Hearing set for Geelong private school coach accused of child sex
A former Geelong private school rowing coach charged with a series of child sex offences will have an opportunity to contest evidence against him at a committal hearing, a court has heard.
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