Police investigate Norlane blaze
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Norlane on Thursday night.
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Month’s worth of rain drenches Geelong
The heavens opened on the Geelong region on Friday as a month’s worth of rain fell, causing flooding and building damage at different locations.
Former Cats mascot’s exciting new business adventure
The man formerly known as Half Cat, Steve Sobey, has turned his sights to a new business venture – one that involves a converted 96-year-old tram and some great wine. This is what he has planned.
When you can watch Geelong-made film on Netflix
An uplifting and quirky comedy produced by Geelong filmmakers and filmed entirely on location around the city is about to debut on streaming giant Netflix.
Why Bellarine woman was awake during brain surgery
Being awake during an intense operation would sound like a nightmare for most people. But St Leonards 22-year-old Demi Lawson felt no fear as she spoke to a surgeon while they operated on her brain.
Pedestrians at serious risk on Geelong West bridge, locals say
Angry Drumcondra residents have called on the state government to improve pedestrian access over a busy Geelong West bridge, fearing it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured.
Revealed: $1.5m expansion planned for Geelong shopping centre
A $1.5m expansion is set to hit one of Geelong’s major shopping centres – marking its first significant floorspace upgrade in the last decade. Here’s what we know.
Swords and shields: Geelong Crusaders keep bygone era alive
The Crusades may have been 800 years ago, but as Rusty Woodger discovers, a group of Geelong locals are doing what they can to keep the era alive.
What led to bus and freight train collision at North Shore
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has handed down its findings into a frightening collision between a bus and freight train at a North Shore level crossing that left two people in hospital.
Claims local landowners ignored in Spring Creek battle
Almost 2000 submissions have been lodged for a proposed Surf Coast planning policy, which includes two options for Torquay’s town boundary near Spring Creek. But local landowners say neither options pay attention to those who will be directly affected.
Geelong industries with most job vacancies revealed
Advertised jobs in Geelong have experienced an amazing resurgence compared the same time last year, with industry insiders revealing which industries are providing the most opportunities. SEE THE LIST
Cats ride ups and downs, always in a Ford
It’s the original Geelong Falcon footy factory, the partnership that has helped the Cats drive towards premiership success for almost a century. GREG DUNDAS traces Ford’s sponsorship of the Cats.
Marles reveals Labor’s base expansion, new portfolios
Acting on concerns of small business, and stopping a decades long decline in the uptake of tertiary science study will be among priorities of deputy federal Labor leader Richard Marles following a shadow cabinet reshuffle.
Ford to mark century of Cats backing
The happy marriage between Geelong institutions Ford and the Cats is the longest running deal of its type in world sport, and it’s now poised to reach a special milestone.
Geelong travel agent’s plea for more support
A Geelong travel agent says a federal support scheme for the sector has fallen flat and will deliver just enough for a month’s rent at a time when the business is desperate for a major financial lifeline.
Month of rain to drench Geelong in one day
Geelong could see a month’s worth of rainfall on Friday as Victoria shapes up for a “very significant weather day”.
First day pics: St Margaret’s welcomes new preps
We went along to St Margaret’s Primary School in East Geelong on Thursday and caught up with some of the school’s new preps. Warning: Extreme cuteness.
What happened at Garry and Billy’s Christmas lunch
It was a long time between drinks for Billy Brownless and Garry Lyon. Now the lid has been lifted on their shock reunion.
Plan to combat surge in Ross River virus cases
With dozens of cases of the debilitating Ross River Virus diagnosed so far this year in the region, City of Greater Geelong is tackling a surge in mosquito breeding sites.
Surprise audit exposes Bellarine aged care facility’s failings
A Bellarine Peninsula aged care facility has been slapped with a noncompliance notice by the national regulator after it failed to meet a number of important requirements during an unannounced audit. These are the standards it breached.
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Cheery sculptures defaced in shocking vandalism
Vandals have targeted sculptures at multiple sites, including Geelong, which were part of the Royal Children’s Hospital 150th anniversary arts trail.
Tech lab grows skills for teens living with autism
A groundbreaking club that gives teenagers with autism the opportunity to enhance social and technology skills is in need of a new home.
Popular cafe backs vital Gateways job program
A popular Geelong cafe has joined forces with disability service provider Gateways as part of new employment program to empower adults with a disability to build their work skills and confidence.
Geelong fuel prices to go through the roof
Geelong motorists are set for widespread hip-pocket pain with prices about to spike to levels 40 per cent above those seen less than a month ago.
$7m Bellarine apartment plan sparks backlash
More than 100 residents have objected plans to build a five-level apartment block on the waterfront of one Bellarine town.
Zero tolerance as police prepare for visitor influx
Police have warned they will crack down on anti-social behaviour over the weekend with the region’s population expected to swell due to the Australia Day ‘long weekend’.
Kids’ buoyed by Jan Juc surf fun
A special program is helping kids gain confidence by hitting the waves on the Surf Coast.
Creative grandma brings up 100
A longtime Geelong local has had an extra special celebration, with Helen Totivan marking her 100th birthday on Thursday.
More Uber access for people with disabilities
People with severe and permanent disabilities will be able to claim subsidised transport across Victoria via Uber following a successful trial in Geelong.
Life after lockdown life causing social stress
Readjusting in the aftermath of coronavirus lockdowns is fanning social anxiety, with local services reporting high demand for mental health help.
Teen in hospital after Lara crash
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a crash in Lara on Thursday morning.
Cancer cluster committee wants residents’ voices
A Victorian senator has called on affected Bellarine residents wanting to give evidence to the parliamentary cancer cluster committee to get involved.
How teen’s blunder caused horror train crash
A teenager who caused one of early Victoria’s deadliest rail accidents in Little River could not explain how or why. What went wrong?
Paraglider stable after Great Ocean Road cliff collision
A paraglider has been taken to hospital in a stable condition after colliding with a cliff at Fairhaven near the Great Ocean Road.
Travel vouchers gone in 13 minutes, push for more
The second round of travel vouchers was exhausted in minutes as travellers rushed for the latest offer — and Victorians want more.
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27-strong group complete ultimate swimming challenge
A group of 27 daring swimmers have successfully crossed the mouth of Port Phillip Bay, with four of them including two 15-year-olds completing the challenge in a tick under 40 minutes.
Welcome gateway for families in need of support
Supportive play groups in Geelong are bringing relief and joy to families of kids with special needs.
Geelong business icon remembered as ‘true gentleman’
A former Geelong businessman and longtime community contributor has been remembered after his passing as a dedicated family man, avid sailing enthusiast and a leader of innovation and change for industry around the state.
How COVID-19 helped train newest doctors
While the coronavirus pandemic caused countless disruptions in 2020, it also provided some of Barwon Health’s newest intern doctors with extra insights during their final year of education.
How Geelong’s COVID vaccine rollout will work
Barwon Health is set to engage extra staff to assist in the COVID vaccine roll out as local health bodies prepare for the huge operation. Here’s how it will be delivered.
$18bn housing boost to spark boom
A building boom across Geelong is expected in 2021 in the wake of the huge take-up of the HomeBuilder program.
Old school’s long grass leads to big bill for landowner
A Norlane landowner will be left with a hefty bill after Geelong council stepped in to slash a six-hectare property that one resident deemed a fire hazard.
Teens airlifted after bus and car collide on Great Ocean Rd
Two teenagers have been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a V/Line bus and a car collided along the Great Ocean Road near Separation Creek.
Popular train driver farewells dream job after diagnosis
A much-loved train driver who has transported thousands of children along Geelong’s Eastern Beach has been forced to retire following a sudden health diagnosis.
Bold crew all set to rip into notorious swim
Twenty-six members of the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club in training since October will take on a 3.2-kilometre open water swim across the mouth of Port Phillip Bay on Wednesday.
Surf Coast Shire split on Spring Creek stance
The Surf Coast Shire council has made a decision about whether it will support protecting Spring Creek from development as part of its submission to the State Government regarding a new planning policy for the region. And it wasn’t unanimous.
Aus Open player’s COVID case under investigation
Health authorities are probing the case of an Australian Open player who has tested positive to coronavirus, while another was dismissed while seven cases have been linked to the tournament.
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