‘It was scary’: Witnesses describe suburban brawl scenes
Neighbours have been left shocked after chaotic scenes erupted near a suburban Woolworths.
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Fights on film: Geelong’s shocking punch-ups, brawls, biffos
Biffs, brawls, bust-ups, fights, punch-ons – call them what you like – but there’s sadly no shortage of them in Geelong. And many of these frenzied fracas with fists flying are filmed. WATCH THE VIDEOS
Shot at parity: Geelong’s female council candidates double
Geelong council has a chance to reach gender parity for the first time in 110 years – when women were allowed to run.
AFL grand final gallery: See how Geelong celebrated
See how Geelong residents celebrated yesterday’s grand final, with photos pubs across the region.
Gallery: see how Geelong celebrated yesterday’s grand final
All the action from yesterday’s AFL grand final celebrations in Geelong.
Ex demo worker claims company owes $20k in unpaid super
A former employee of a demolition company says workers are owed thousands of dollars in super. Now they want answers.
Big brand takeover fears as Barwon Heads shop closes
A boutique Barwon Heads clothing outlet is shutting up shop, as neighbouring traders fear rental increases are hurting the viability of small businesses in the area.
Man charged with attempted murder following alleged ‘bloody’ Whittington stabbing
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing which happened in Whittington on Monday.
Lara dad brutally bashed by two men
CCTV footage has shown the moment a Lara dad was bashed by two men.
Why Swans’ grand final defeat to clutch Lions was inevitable
South Barwon was in the game up its eyeballs, but the Lions securing back-to-back premierships felt like a foregone conclusion. Here is why.
GALLERY: All the colour from the GFL grand final
More than 10,000 fans filled Kardinia Park to see the Leopold Lions go back to back. SEE ALL THE PICTURES.
Fitting farewell: Mighty Lions go back-to-back under Buddha
Leopold has recorded a maiden back-to-back GFNL triumph, giving their masterful coach the ultimate sendoff in his final game in charge. Plus, recap all the action from grand final day.
Lara family ‘traumatised’ after dad attacked outside home
A Lara dad was left bleeding and bruised after being ambushed by two men and brutally attacked outside his home in the early hours. VIDEO.
Golf members push back against modernisation plans
Members of a Geelong golf club are fighting back amid fears the “unique offering” currently available to them will be replaced with facilities that are already accessible in the region.
‘Months of sharks’: Community push after whale carcass decision
A state government department’s decision to leave a whale carcass to decompose on a Bellarine beach has riled up locals.
New petrol player’s plans for Geelong
A service station brand that made its name in South Australia wants to open its first outlet in the Geelong region, but first City Hall must give it the tick of approval.
Homeless ’Joker’ who molested girl behind church loses appeal bid
The woman, who had modelled her appearance after a comic book character, launched an appeal after she was found guilty of sexually assaulting a teen but acquitted of rape.
WTF: CBD parking nightmare
“Why would you ever travel to the CBD?”
Farewell Buddha: Defining spray, themes that have led to glory
Geelong great Garry Hocking has motivated his players with TV show themes, but he has also wowed players and coaches with in-game moves. Here’s how the outgoing coach has turned Leopold into a powerhouse.
Local footy legend to be commemorated with GF honour
Frank Fopiani owned the big moments, and the late great will be honoured on GFNL grand final day each year after a decision from AFL Barwon.
Geelong chef’s rape convictions thrown out, new trial ordered
A former Geelong chef found guilty of rape has had his convictions thrown out and a new trial ordered, after the Court of Appeal found there was a “substantial” miscarriage of justice.
TAC, NDIS and a life of crime: Magistrate left ‘flabbergasted’
He was hit by a car as a small boy. Now he’s a grown man and serial crim getting regular money from the TAC. A “flabbergasted” magistrate has slammed the system that let him fall “through the cracks”.
New lead in disappearance of Bannockburn mum
A fresh lead has raised hopes of a resolution to the mystery of what happened to missing Bannockburn mother Lorrin Whitehead.
Teen’s rare diagnosis after secret killer found inside home
A Geelong mother has told of her horror to discover a black mould infestation in her family home that was silently killing her son, who has since been diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder.
Locals ‘delighted’ Balmoral Quay seven-storey expansion scrapped
A controversial plan to expand a major bayside development in Geelong has officially been scrapped after the state government sided with City Hall.
‘They loved him’: How Cats sensation transformed a school
Shaun Mannagh is loved by all from his past. And he has proved irreplaceable to a school where he helped change the lives of vulnerable kids. The people who know Mannagh best open up on his incredible journey.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on notorious rural road
A man has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after a car rollover in Balliang, just days after another was killed in a horrific collision on a rural road north west of Geelong.
Dead whale’s tail allegedly stolen at Thirteenth Beach
More than a week after a whale washed up on a Barwon Heads beach the carcass is quickly becoming a controversial – and smelly – spot for tourism, and could now be the scene of a crime.
Whale of a tail
The carcass of a Fin whale on Thirteenth Beach has become a momentary, and controversial, tourist attraction.
Deakin University 2024 graduation pictures
Deakin University students from various faculties are celebrating their graduations in September.
Fresh plea to avoid Barwon Heads beach as sharks circle
A fresh warning has been issued at Thirteenth Beach following reports sharks are still moving in close to shore due to the lingering remains of a dead whale carcass.
Mystery of the missing whale tail
Has someone taken the tail from the whale carcass at Barwon Heads?
Sneak peek inside Cats cheer squad’s prelim prep
The Geelong Cats cheer squad is sticking to a winning formula ahead of the cutthroat preliminary final, and they’re taking you behind the scenes.
Geelong to be ‘utterly central’ to Victorian wind farms
GeelongPort is on track to place Corio Bay at the “centre” of Australia’s offshore wind industry thanks to a $500m offshore wind farm terminal that could be up and running by late 2028.
Rowntree doubles down on ‘stupid’ battery project
Getaway TV presenter and Little River resident Catriona Rowntree has doubled down on her opposition to a proposed battery project in her area, labelling it “stupid”.
How Cats cheer squad make Geelong banner
This is what it’s like behind the scenes with Geelong cheer squad members as they make a Cats banner for gameday.
Gallery: Arts and Education students graduate from Deakin University: September 19
A number of students undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce graduated from Deakin University on September 19.
Champion Cats historian receives honorary Deakin doctorate
Former Geelong Cats vice-president and hardworking community figure Bob Gartland has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Deakin University. SEE GRADUATE GALLERIES
Joeys receive big boost as coach pays tribute to late great
One of the Joeys’ most important players will be back for their preliminary final clash. Plus, their coach Ron Watt has opened up on the death of the late Frank Fopiani.
‘Only surviving’: Taxi driver strike pauses services across Geelong
A large number of Geelong taxi drivers parked their cars and went on strike in protest of unfair conditions and Cabcharge penalties, it can be revealed.
More arrests after police blitz CBD bus stop
A police swoop of a troubled Geelong bus stop has led to several arrests.
Alleged attempted copper thieves arrested
Police have charged one man and arrested another following an alleged attempted copper theft in North Shore last night.
WTF: Creek too environmentally significant to clean, says city
A local creek may not be flowing all that well but the council jargon sure is.
‘Frustrated’: Questions linger over young dad’s Bali death
Despite the assistance of the AFP and Interpol, an investigation into the tragic death of a Geelong dad in Bali has been stymied, with local authorities unwilling to assist, a court has heard.
Dad bashed just hours after mum died, assault splits family
A court has been told of the “unique” circumstances that led to man assaulting his dementia-suffering father, just days before the 86-year-old died.
Gallery: Deakin Graduations 2024, September 19
A number of students undertaking graduated from Deakin University on September 19.
Man taken to hospital following vehicle accident at FedEx
A man believed to be in his 60s has been injured in a vehicle accident at a major international shipping organisation.
$400k of illegal tobacco seized as cops swoop on smoke shops
More than $400,000 of illegal tobacco has been seized and four people arrested after Geelong police swooped on multiple shops allegedly selling illicit cigarettes and vapes.
‘Worst f***ing nightmare’: ex-Geelong woman’s pain
A former Grovedale woman says her late husband was “let down constantly” after mental health complications stemming from military deployment caused him to take his own life. CONTENT WARNING.
Safety watchdog to investigate near drowning in St Leonards
The state’s work safety watchdog will launch an investigation into a near fatal drowning in St Leonards that saw two people rushed to hospital.
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