Overboard sailor plucked from ocean in dramatic rescue
Lifesavers called in a pair of helicopters to locate and pluck an overboard sailor from the ocean in Torquay in a dramatic rescue caught on film. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Overboard sailor rescued in Torquay
LIFESAVERS called in a helicopter to locate and pluck an overboard sailor from the ocean in Torquay, in a dramatic rescue caught on film.
How Geelong drivers can detour West Gate Tunnel works
Geelong motorists have been urged to allow for longer travel times and take alternate routes if they are heading to and from Melbourne as West Gate Tunnel works ramp up, starting Wednesday night.
How Black Rock virus cluster exploded
Just one night out at restaurant is all it took for coronavirus to start secretly spreading into vast areas of Victoria.
Geelong survivor’s anger as Bali bomber set to be released
Geelong Bali bombing survivor Therese Fox says the impending release of Islamic terrorist Abu Bakar Bashir would be traumatic for victims who never got justice for the 2002 blasts.
Torquay firebug throws molotov cocktail
Torquay police are on the hunt for a firebug they believe responsible for 10 fires, including a Grand Final eve blaze at a Richmond AFL star’s…
Deakin graduates make the grade
There were plenty of smiling faces at today’s Deakin University graduation ceremony at Costa Hall. Check our pictures from the day.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
Kids’ museum back at play after time out
Geelong’s newest and only children’s museum may have spent more than half of its first year closed, but it has reopened stronger than ever before.
Pokies swallow millions within days upon Geelong return
Geelong gamblers have welcomed the reopening of pokies venues by losing $4.23 million to the machines in a matter of days.
What the truck? Locals’ cheeky sign livens up eyesore
Creative coastal residents have found a unique solution to an eyesore truck left dumped in wetlands for more than two months, by attaching a ‘Welcome to Ocean Grove’ sign to it.
How many people copped fines in Geelong paid parking return
The number of parking infringements inspectors handed out on the first day paid parking resumed in Geelong has been revealed.
Return to office plans ‘under review’
Plans for up to 50 per cent of private sector employees to return to the office next week could be in jeopardy as the state government tries to curb Victoria’s latest coronavirus outbreak.
PHOTOS: Grey skies don’t stop riverside fun
It may have been a day of largely grey skies, but it couldn’t stop holidaymakers and locals making the most of summer at Anglesea on Tuesday. Check out our photos here.
Declaration NBN ‘built and fully operational’ falls short in Geelong
The National Broadband Network has been declared “built and fully operational”, despite hundreds of Geelong properties still being unable to connect to the network.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
Big plans to fix Geelong’s worst eyesores
Following the Ritz Hotel site’s impressive restoration and grand unveiling slated for later this year, attention has turned to the city’s other eyesores — and a plan to fast-track their beautification. SEE OUR WORST EYESORES
SES callouts surge in damaging 2020
A tornado, an earthquake, floods and wild wind events have had Geelong region SES units working overtime in the past 12 months, with hundreds more callouts compared to 2019.
Landslip shuts road at Fyansford
A landslip at Fyansford has led to road closures as emergency services work to clear the way for motorists.
‘I’ll burn this house down’, woman-basher tells victim
A Norlane man who threatened to burn a woman’s house down after he assaulted her has also faced court for smashing a car window with a metal pole in a road rage incident.
Charity’s shattering call to cancel biggest event
A local charity’s major fundraiser has been cancelled just days out from its scheduled event due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
In pictures: Geelong’s worst eyesores
Ugly and unsightly, these are the eyesores that make Geelong residents cringe and shake their heads.
No mussel fest leaves plenty of perfect produce
Hundreds of kilograms of the “biggest and best” mussels are available in Portarlington, with suppliers calling on people to eat up the supplies that would have starred at the annual mussel festival.
Sinkhole opens up on Geelong CBD street
A 3m deep sinkhole that appeared on a Geelong CBD street triggered an emergency response on Monday morning.
Strong Geelong demand continues for coronavirus tests
Barwon Health has been forced to bring on extra staff to meet the increasing demand for coronavirus tests in Geelong as Victoria’s outbreak continues to grow. It comes as about 80 people in the Barwon South West region remain in quarantine at home.
Amazing wildlife photos land in Geelong
A slice of London’s iconic Natural History Museum has landed in Geelong, with a world renowned exhibition on display at the National Wool Museum. SEE THE PHOTOS
Barwon Heads visitor a close contact of COVID case
A close contact of a confirmed Victorian coronavirus case visited Barwon Heads in the past week but tested negative for COVID-19. Authorities are urging anyone with symptoms to get tested.
Rural cabin stays planned for Torquay
An “alternative” accommodation option providing a rural experience away from the coast could soon be headed to Torquay under plans submitted to council.
Fuel leak blocks Princes Freeway
Traffic on the Princes Highway outbound lanes were backed up at Lara on New Year’s Eve after reports a truck’s fuel tank had been punctured.
Bus company on the brink after shuttle snub
A struggling Torquay commercial bus company has been left “shattered” and is now on the brink of closure after it was overlooked to run a council-funded free summer shuttle bus — a move that has locals furious.
Overgrown Norlane ex-school site sparks fire fears
A six-hectare property in suburban Geelong with grass overgrown to a metre and littered with rubbish is a fire hazard and should be cleaned up immediately, a nearby resident says.
Dux at 15: Geelong teen’s amazing VCE feat
A 15-year-old Geelong student has upstaged much of the state’s graduates receiving one of the highest ATARs across the region, notching a near-perfect score. SEE EVERY SCHOOL’S DUX
Which Geelong schools are top of the class?
The top VCE performers among Geelong region schools have been revealed, with two institutions finishing the top 100 in Victoria. Check out where your school ranked. FULL LIST OF SCHOOLS.
Learner rider allegedly hit 167km/h on Ring Road
Geelong police impounded three motorcycles in two hours across Wandana Heights and Norlane on Wednesday afternoon.
Injured wildlife influx sparks funding mission
A Torquay-based environmental group’s fundraiser is on a mission to raise $30,000 for three wildlife shelters across the region to help rescue and rehab sick and injured animals.
You Yangs fire fight
A fire sparked in the You Yangs Regional Park on December 30, 2020. Video: Supplied
Party the right way, says police boss
Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville urged the Geelong community to enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations responsibly.
How well do you remember the biggest news of 2020?
It has been a crazy year on several fronts in Geelong in 2020, but how well do you recall what was in the headlines? Take our quiz to find out.
Victoria hits record-breaking drowning mark
Victoria has had it worst six months for drownings on record, with 35 fatalities since July 1.
Where you can mark New Year’s Eve across Geelong
There’s no fireworks this year, but there’s plenty of venues marking New Year’s Eve across the Surf Coast and Geelong on Thursday. Here’s a guide to how you can responsibly ring in the start of 2021.
Vote to decide the region’s No.1 beach
Torquay, Lorne and Ocean Grove all lay claim to having the best beaches in the region, but which is truly No.1? Vote for your favourite stretch of sand in our poll.
Dream location desperate for holiday workers
Fancy a job in a beachside paradise? Traders in one Surf Coast summer hotspot are struggling to find staff without its usual influx of seasonal backpackers, leading to a worker shortage as the town enters the new year.
How Lorne trampolines can be saved from scrapheap
An iconic Lorne holiday attraction that has entertained thousands of children since the 1970s is at risk of closing permanently after insurers walked away. But there’s a glimmer of hope it can be rescued.
Roadwork shocker as couple locked out of driveway
Roadworks have left a Lovely Banks family struggling to access their driveway and unable to have post delivered for weeks.
Man stabbed at Bannockburn
Officers are investigating after a 30-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in Bannockburn on Tuesday.
Geelong’s biggest news of 2020
A Green Spine drama, a number of teen deaths, a Cats grand final and a farewell to a champion were among Geelong’s biggest stories of 2020. We look back at the headlines that shaped our year.
Beachgoers lap up sun and surf in Lorne
Sun’s out, guns out was the mantra for beachgoers who made the most of the conditions at Lorne on Tuesday.
3000 trees to help koalas fight for survival
An initiative to plant more than 3000 trees north of Geelong is aiming to pave the way for the survival of the local koala population.
Game-changing projects set to transform Geelong
Geelong is set for a game-changing transformation beyond 2020 thanks to billions of dollars of investment in infrastructure. Here are the projects that will take the city to the next level.
Student beats broken back to master her craft
Recovering from a broken back, intermittently living out of a van and driving six hours to study could not stop Geelong student Libby Clarke from completing her masters this year.
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