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.
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.
Some big names stood up on the big stage in Geelong footy league grand finals over the weekend. See the full stats and ranking points for every player.
There were two nail-biters to kick off the GFNL finals series, and plenty of players rose to challenge. See how every player fared and all the stats.
The long list of Geelong leaders, politicians and residents opposed to a proposed Lara-based waste incinerator continues to grow.
With a near full house expected at the ‘G’ on Saturday evening for the Cats’ preliminary final, Geelong commuters are being assured of extra public transport to get them there.
Tom Hawkins’ determined pursuit to get back from injury has been gutsy and inspiring for his teammates. But the eye and the numbers clearly outline which way the Cats should go.
A number of students graduated from Deakin University on September 18
He strangled a woman, slammed her head into a car, drove a car at her, threatened her with a hammer and a fake gun in a terrifying two-day reign-of-terror. Now a judge has sent him back to jail.
An alleged booze bandit has fronted Geelong court accused of stealing about $200,000 worth of goods during a months-long shoplifting spree.
A Geelong man with links to an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged after a violent brawl outside a nightclub in Melbourne last month.
A number of students undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce graduated from Deakin University on September 17.
A car has burst into flames in Whittington after an alleged molotov cocktail attack.
With applications closing on Tuesday, a full list of candidates for the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe has been released. SEE LIST.
Geelong and the Surf Coast region are among the best-performing locations for Airbnb owners in Victoria, a new analysis of short-term rentals has revealed.
Almost five hectares of land in a farming zone in Highton could soon become residential, paving the way for a major new housing development.
Footy fans can now attend the GFNL preliminary final and Geelong’s preliminary final on the same day.
Liam Moreland and Ben Dines died in a horror crash on the Geelong Ring Road. Liam’s mum still doesn’t know what happened that day and says dashcams should be compulsory.
Police have released images of a man they believe could help an investigation into an alleged assault in Belmont.
A Corio man who threatened to dismember a woman and dispose of her body from his “little boat”, has been warned by a magistrate not to “bury his head in the sand”.
It doesn’t look like a premiership midfield on paper, and the Cats were getting beaten up early in the season. But Geelong has turned things around dramatically. Here’s how they did it.
A drug-addled burglar’s vicious attack on a sleeping woman during a New Year’s Day home invasion has been labelled as “entirely gratuitous” and “unnecessary” in a Geelong court.
One of the state’s premier footballing competitions returns next week with a new venue hosting. Check out the squads for the tournament.
Popular podcaster and FBoy Island host Abbie Chatfield loves Geelong way more than Melbourne, and she’s coming to visit.
Entering the year uncontracted and struggling for continuity, Jack Henry hasn’t missed a beat — or a game — this year. He opens up on his season and Geelong’s ‘tough’ call at selection.
A Bannockburn mum was preparing for the worst when she found a “trail of blood” eight weeks before her baby’s due date.
Staff at Calvary Balmoral Grove made Mark Deans feel welcome upon his return to the aged care centre.
A drug-addled Corio man strangled a woman, threatened her with a fake gun and a hammer, and drove his car at her when she tried to escape during a two-day rampage, a court has heard.
A Geelong premiership player has suffered a setback, but the news is better for one of their biggest stars.
All eyes were on Tom Hawkins in his return from injury in the VFL. And one of his teammates suffered an untimely blow. See how he and several other premiership Cats fared.
Geelong youths are hooked despite major crackdowns, with council receiving $200,000 to lead a push to stamp it out.
A Geelong disability pensioner who adopted a cat from GAWS grew deeply attached to the animal, only to have it die due to an undiagnosed heart condition she says the shelter should have warned her about.
Geelong’s mayor has called for a regional indoor sports and events centre to cater for surging numbers of netballers and basketballers.
A female who was sexually assaulted by a Lovely Banks father when was 14 has told a court she started to self-harm as a way to cope.
A plumber who helps fundraise for local community groups has been crowned the best of his trade in Geelong.
An AFLW coach and his wife have fostered 150 children in the past decade. Now amid a carer crisis, they are encouraging others to do the same.
A construction company that has built more than 150 homes in the Geelong region has entered liquidation.
It was another grand final classic between Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur, and the Ammos’ previously undefeated season ended in despair as the Grubbers went back-to-back.
The Geelong-born founder of multimillion-dollar beauty brand Coco and Eve says she is excited to move back to her hometown as the business prepares to hit a mega revenue milestone.
A convicted sex offender threatened to kill a terrified bank teller with a fake gun after being refused service.
A man is standing trial accused of raping a woman in a dorm room at Marcus Oldham College, but his lawyer has told the jury the sex was consensual.
The plans continue the area’s transformation from its industrial roots into a retail and hospitality hotspot.
A former drug addict who now helps others turn their lives around says it is difficult for people battling substance abuse to put their hands up for help.
A group of business owners in Lara have submitted plans for a multimillion-dollar caravan park. SEE THE DESIGNS
Police are cracking down on drivers who are breaking a simple road rule, with one woman caught fined almost $200. HAVE YOUR SAY
A man crushed by his own car after stopping to change a tyre is being remembered as a “beautiful person” and devoted family man.
A man has been busted in central Geelong carrying a pointed gardening tool on Monday morning, while another man with 10 outstanding warrants was taken into custody in Newcomb.
A home in Charlemont was destroyed after a suspicious fire tore through the property.
An artist’s work has been dropped from an exhibition that says it accepts all art pieces. WARNING: IMAGES MAY BE OFFENSIVE
Trains are resuming from Geelong to Melbourne on Monday after the line was suspended due to a track fault, leaving commuters scrambling to get to work on time.
Geelong and the Surf Coast region have a long and storied history of producing some of the most colourful characters to grace our screens. SEE THE LIST.
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