Two more cases linked to Thai restaurant
Two new coronavirus cases have been recorded this afternoon, in a pair that travelled to NSW after dining at the Smile Buffalo Thai restaurant in Black Rock.
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New year, new baby for first time parents
New Year’s Day was extra special for a Geelong family who welcomed a newborn on the first day of the year.
Council seeks input on future coastal development
Residents are being urged to have their say on a long-term costal management plan designed to help guide future development across Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.
Shark spotted at Moggs Creek
Swimmers and beachgoers have been warned to stay safe amid reports of a shark sighting along the Great Ocean Road.
Rush to get tested as Avalon Gold Coast flights return
Hundreds of Geelong residents rushed to get tested for coronavirus following reports of a growing Victorian cluster. It comes as Avalon Airport prepares to resume flights to the Gold Coast.
Geelong’s most memorable reality TV stars of 2020
Geelong reality TV contestants largely won our hearts across our screens this year, but some left a bad taste. We look back at those who lapped up their 15 seconds of fame in 2020.
Council battles tiny plant pests
There’s a war being fought on a tiny level in the Geelong Botanic Gardens as the City of Greater Geelong tries to manage plant-harming pests.
Drivers on notice ahead of summer trips
Motorists getting behind the wheel during the summer holidays have been urged to take adequate breaks when driving long distances.
Old sneakers make big difference
Runners, cyclists and gym enthusiasts are being urged to clean out their wardrobes and donate old sneakers to those in need.
Viva’s gas plant ordered to undergo strict assessment
A plan to create a floating gas processing plant in Corio Bay will undergo a thorough environmental assessment following a state government edict and concerns about the project from environmentalists.
Revealed: Geelong’s cleanest beaches
A hidden gem of a beach on the Bellarine Peninsula has topped the rankings as one of the cleanest beaches for water quality across the region.
Why townhouse development was given green light
Plans to build 18 townhouses on a vacant block of land in Lara have been given the green light from the state’s planning tribunal after originally being refused by Geelong council. This is why the decision was overturned.
Teen left with eye and face injuries from illegal firework
A teenager suffered an eye injury and facial burns when an illegal firework exploded in his face on the Surf Coast shortly after midnight.
‘Unfinished business’: The project retiring G21 boss wants finished
Departing G21 chief executive Elaine Carbines has seen Geelong undergo significant change the past decade, with many major projects getting off the ground. But there’s one that remains “unfinished” she would love to see become reality.
Staggering photo shows utter border chaos
Victorians rushing to get back across the border from NSW with little notice faced mammoth delays as highways turned into car parks overnight.
Teen stabbed at Ocean Grove
A Point Lonsdale teenager was stabbed at Ocean Grove on New Year’s Eve after an altercation at the main beach shower facilities.
Supermarkets, cinema among new high-risk virus sites
Health authorities are scrambling to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak in Victoria, with another two cases recorded and several exposure sites added.
New Year party time: why Jan Juc pair are so keen for 2021
While everyone is looking forward to better times in 2021, it’s unlikely your anticipation matches that of Jan Juc’s Jazmin Smith and Lachy Scott, who are set to party hard.
Dreams of success: what Geelong leaders crave in 2021
Geelong’s evolution is set to continue in 2021 and the city’s leaders and identities plan to make it happen. Check out their goals for the near future. Are they on the right track?
Sound baths raise money for Beyond Blue
A local yoga company is calling on the Torquay community to immerse itself in a meditative experience using sound waves while raising funds for Beyond Blue.
Caravan park visitors to be quizzed on energy consumption
A local council will be drawing on caravan park guests as part of a research project to examine energy consumption this summer.
Geelong households set for surprise cost drop
As is usual every year, costs just seem to go up and up every time we hit January 1. But it’s not all doom and gloom — Geelong households actually have some savings coming in the New Year. Here’s the breakdown.
What border closure and new rules mean for you
All your questions about Victoria’s border closure and new COVID restrictions answered.
V/Line reliability drops, but glimmer of hope ahead
Nine three-carriage trains were added to V/Line fleet this year as the regional rail operator grows to almost 90 modern V/Locity trains. But the carrier was still less reliable in 2019-20 than the previous financial year.
VCE honour roll: search every 40+ scorer
VCE results are in for Geelong students after a challenging year in and out of classrooms. Here’s all the ATAR scores from the top performers across the region. Search the honour roll of local names in our interactive database.
Missing motorcyclist found 15 hours after crash
A seriously injured motorcyclist waited 15 hours to be found after crashing in the Otways before help finally arrived.
Boxing Day sales a hit with shoppers
Hundreds have flocked to central Geelong for the annual Boxing Day sales with electrical items and clothing proving popular with shoppers trying to snap up a bargain.
The spirit of giving continues at Christ Church
Christ Church’s annual Christmas Day event for the homeless and underprivileged looked a little different this year. This year volunteers handed out luncheon boxes and gift bags.
P-plater’s car ploughs through properties
A P-plater has caused “significant” damage to an Armstrong Creek home after allegedly losing control of their car and ploughing through multiple properties on Christmas Day.
Luka the perfect Christmas gift
A Geelong couple received a very special Christmas gift when they welcomed their first child just after midnight.
Hundreds flock to celebrate Christmas at Eastern Beach
Hundreds of people gathered together to celebrate the festive season at Eastern Beach on Christmas Day.
Ross River mosquito virus threatens Anglesea
A top doctor has issued a warning to people visiting the Surf Coast, revealing Ross River virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the area.
Barwon Heads set for a month of circus acts
CIRCUS acts, acrobats and cabaret are set to thrill audiences at Barwon Heads as the Wonderland Spiegeltent makes a return this summer.
Boy now stable after Great Ocean Road park incident
A boy was flown to hospital in a critical condition after an incident on the Great Ocean Road on Thursday. The Royal Children’s Hospital has confirmed he is now stable.
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite COVID concerns
Despite recording a number of mystery coronavirus cases, Sydney’s New Year’s fireworks display will be “happening no matter what”.
Lorne firefighters get numbers boost
A dedicated group of around 30 CFA volunteers from District 7 will help Lorne Fire Brigade respond to incidents within its response area during the busy summer tourist season.
Ingenious Geelong researcher saving the world’s crops
Professor Robert Park faces a daily arms race. The enemy is a silent, nutrient-sapping beast with an uncanny knack of mutating to wreak havoc. Find out how the Geelong-born researcher is helping to fight wheat rust and secure the future of food in Australia and around the world.
Hundreds of Geelong complaints to health watchdog
The state’s health watchdog received hundreds of complaints from the Geelong region in 2019-20. Here’s what they were about.
Tragic drowning trend heralds urgent beach warning
People are 68 per cent more likely to be involved in a drowning incident on a public holiday than at any other time of year in Victoria, sparking an urgent warning ahead of a predicted hot post-Christmas period.
Shellfish plan to feed local Christmas seafood lunches
Christmas lunches may be bursting with more plentiful and affordable local seafood than ever in coming years thanks to an innovative plan to revive the Port Phillip Bay floor off the Bellarine and add some more mussel to Geelong’s marine-based economy.
Peninsula library’s new pub home
Once home to pub for 30 years, the former Vic Hotel in Queenscliff has now found a new purpose away from serving beers.
$6.5m clubhouse opens at Jan Juc
Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club has kicked off its summer in style, officially opening its new $6.5m clubhouse.
Insta-famous pooch brings new meaning to Boxing Day
Most of us think Boxing Day is all about shopping for bargains, but not Insta-famous Geelong boxer pup Shelby.
Weird and wonderful: Geelong’s strangest stories of 2020
From a $60 painting bought at a Belmont market that could be a priceless van Gogh, an awkwardly stuck truck, to the latest reported sighting of the fabled Otways panther — these are some of the more unusual stories we’ve covered this year.
Roadwork woes to hit holiday motorists
Holiday-makers and commuters are urged to plan ahead and allow for an extra hour of travel as West Gate Bridge maintenance works ramp up from Saturday.
Foodies go cruising into colourful Mexican cantina
A new colourful new Mexican cantina will be hard to miss as ferry passengers disembark from the wharf this summer.
V/Line apologises after horrific week of woes
V/Line has apologised to commuters after a series of cancellations and delays on the Geelong line in the lead up to the holiday season.
Best of Broelman’s cartoon magic for 2020
It’s been a year to remember, and giving his unique take on our biggest news-making events has been Addy cartoonist Peter Broelman. Check out his most memorable cartoons from the past twelve months.
Ross River warning as mozzies run riot
Ross River virus is surging throughout Geelong and the Surf Coast, with more cases of a mosquito-borne disease emerging in the past three weeks than the total for the whole of 2019.
Man in hospital after Moolap crash
A man has been hospitalised after a car crash closed Portarlington Road and brought down powerlines on Thursday morning.
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