‘Unique case’: Amputee arsonist fronts court over Breakwater blaze
A mentally-ill man who used lawnmower fuel to torch his late parents’ home was also the person left worst off by the crime, a court has heard.
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Caught on film: Truck, van crash at Freshwater Creek
A few lucky drivers have walked away injury-free after multiple vehicle collision, which included a van and truck, on Anglesea Rd.
GFNL predicted ladder: Flag force in danger of missing finals in tight race
The Geelong league finals race is heating up, and last year’s premier may be the hard luck story of 2025. We have gone through every game to see where every club could finish.
‘I just love them’: Nurse hangs up her stethoscope after half-century
After an incredible half-century caring for others, Bellarine Community Health (BCH) community nurse Barb Wiltshire has retired.
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Fan heater sparks Grovedale bedroom fire
A bedroom was engulfed by fire when a blaze broke out in a Grovedale home in the early hours of Saturday.
Marles to aid Mayor Kontelj in reviving Geelong CBD
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has committed to working with Mayor Stretch Kontelj to “revitalise” Geelong’s CBD.
‘I want to come in to kill your son’: Chilling threat before home burned
A mother-of-four was left with two metal shards in her head after being attacked with a meat cleaver before her home was set alight a court heard, but the perpetrator’s mental state is complex.
Cop to legal eagle: The Geelong lawyer who crossed the bar table
Former police prosecutor Alex Loftgood hasn’t looked back since crossing to the other side and becoming a defence lawyer, but the change was about more than just swapping a uniform for a designer suit.
Firefighters respond to calls of an explosion at Cunningham Pier
Firefighters responded to calls of an “explosion” and flames at Cunningham Pier, with a specialist fireboat deployed to tackle the blaze….
‘Chaos’: Fresh details emerge over alleged Bupa drink-drive crash
A woman whose car allegedly hit a patient waiting at the reception desk of a Geelong dental clinic remains in hospital almost a week after the crash.
‘Personal use’: Mum’s 50kg cannabis crop lands her in court
Police found 49 cannabis plants and a hydroponic set up when they raided the rural home of a Geelong council officer. Her lawyer argued it was used to self-medicate.
‘Pain’: Derailed train causes North Geelong detour
A massive freight train has come off the tracks in North Geelong causing traffic disruptions on Thursday.
Prolific alleged shady tradie arrested over $30k of fraud claims
A notorious tradie who has allegedly ripped Geelong residents off thousands by taking deposits for work has been arrested and released pending summons.
Lorne motorcyclist injured in freak crash with emu
A motorcyclist from Lorne has been injured after a freak accident that left an emu dead.
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