Many wrote Geelong off in the pre-season, but the Cats are back in premiership contention. We take an in-depth look at how they did it — and it was much more than just a favourable draw.
Colac just missed out on the top-five, but the numbers show the Tigers were unlucky. Plus, see the full finals fixture for next week and this year’s risers and sliders.
The state government has extended consultation on a controversial battery farm proposal north of Geelong, after a TV star spoke out against it.
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has spoken of a painful incident close to his heart as he shares a message to footy fans on the eve of the finals.
Sidelined Cats stars Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie are returning sooner than first thought.
A terrifying drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s west has left a house peppered with bullet holes as three children were sleeping inside.
The centre’s general manager said she was “thrilled” to receive the honour.
A Leopold man was being “less than truthful” when he told police he stole a car at knifepoint to feed his girlfriend, a court has heard.
A former piano prodigy “just wanted to get away” when she allegedly sped off during a police stop with an officer hanging onto the car, a court has heard.
The inaugural awards, launched in conjunction with the Committee for Geelong, are an extension of the Geelong Advertiser’s Future Geelong series.
A much-loved Inverleigh grandmother died when a tree fell on her as she slept next to her husband in their Moama holiday cabin.
A man has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a school bus carrying students near the Christian College in Highton on Tuesday morning.
A local GP jokingly tweeting an international musician led to the creation of a successful Surf Coast venue.
A Leopold couple has revealed how they plan to spend their winnings after a significant Keno victory.
As his side had a form slump, Tom Stewart struggled to perform at his usual high standard. He sheds light on the switch that turned things around, the tag misconception and his investment in Shaun Mannagh
In 2011 Karis Zarafa quit her job to care for a Chihuahua with kidney disease, Chicho, who was just 1.2kg at the time. Now she has five pups…
Thousands of residents remained without power on Monday after wild weather and wind gusts of more than 100km/h battered Geelong and the Surf Coast.
A Geelong primary student’s costume for Book Week meant more than just a dress-up, and readers crowned it the best of the best. SEE THE TOP FIVE.
Karis Zarafa quit her job to care for a chihuahua with kidney disease. Now she lives with numerous special needs pooches. WATCH THE VIDEO.
The young talents of the future converged on North Geelong on Saturday and Sunday, with some going home happy while others suffered grand final heartbreak. See all the pics here.
A Leopold woman says it felt “weird” winning in division one of Saturday’s Tattslotto draw.
Many Geelong residents are cleaning up after a weekend of wild winds battered the region.
Natalie Woodfull’s colleague noticed she no longer turned her camera on in virtual meetings. He then asked a question that changed her life.
Norlane man Luke knows the path that can lead to long-term unemployment and the barriers to re-entering the workforce. He shares his story as unemployment in Geelong rises.
Pregnant women are being urged to make informed choices around birth, after a shocking report detailed the tragic death of a Geelong baby weeks after he was delivered at home without medical supervision.
Eastern Beach swimmers say they are being put in danger by people illegally fishing inside an enclosure, with a confrontation over the issue caught on camera. SEE THE FOOTAGE
Geelong mosque is planning to upgrade its area used for ceremonial washing of deceased people.
A paramedic says a broken call system cost her 20 crucial minutes responding to an asthma attack that took the life of a Torquay boy. Joshua Ruff’s mother has also spoken about the devastating day she lost her “beautiful” son.
From traffic lights, rail crossings and roundabouts, Geelong residents have identified the intersections where traffic banks up the most. SEE THE MAP
Damian McKeegan is determined to help improve the mental health of young people at his local sporting club after a player died by suicide several years ago.
A Wallington farm could become home to an eco-tourism development.
Rosie Mahoney’s mum was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, she is now on a mission to raise awareness of the debilitating disease.
The Geelong and Warrnambool lines will be back up and running on Monday after a 72-day construction “blitz”.
Police allege the Woori Yallock man threatened a female Lara Hotel staff member at gunpoint about 5.40pm on August 15.
Hundreds of residents in a small town east of Geelong have come out in protest of a proposed freight terminal they say will “kill the town.”
An elderly shop assistant has found herself swept up in the crackdown on the state’s illegal tobacco war, after police seized thousands of illegal tobacco products from a shop in Lara.
A popular Geelong bakery has fronted court, after providing a lunchpack to a severely allergic teen that landed him in hospital during a trip to the Eureka Skydeck.
Police have provided an update in the search for a missing man with dementia who was last seen in Geelong West.
More Geelong residents are dying after accidentally overdosing on drugs, new data has revealed.
Doug Wright survived a head-on crash only to fall victim to an investment scam, as crims use sophisticated tricks to con Aussies out of almost $3b a year. See how they do it. Watch the video.
What was supposed to be the first meeting in many years turned out to be a non-event and City Hall says it has had enough, with plans to compulsorily acquire the site now being explored.
A large fatberg, containing wet wipes, food scraps and oils, was removed from a sewer near the Barwon River after it caused a spillage on Thursday night.
The Deputy Prime Minister has officially opened the Hanwha facility at Avalon, which will support 1800 jobs as construction begins on two types of armoured vehicles for the Australian Army.
A special kind of party promoting platonic touch is seeking to address loneliness in the community.
A Corio man has been arrested over a terrifying carjacking in central Geelong that left a man with severe injuries, as detectives hunt for two more offenders.
Council has revealed its plans for an East Geelong playground after a car smashed into it earlier this year.
An ice-addicted dad led police on a high-speed chase across Geelong in a stolen car, reaching speeds of up to 140km/h and driving on the wrong side of the road, a court has heard.
They’re the little – and sometimes not so little – things that can really irk us. This week’s instalment includes the cost of a rainbow crossing, a brawl outside a fish and chip shop and two women locked in a shopping centre.
A brave Geelong mum struck by a teen driver in an alleged hit-run has died in a Melbourne hospital, with her family revealing a heartbreaking final gift before she tragically passed.
A sex offender busted with child abuse material – including a 59-minute video – told police he wanted to live a “normal life”, as his lawyer argued he should avoid jail.
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