Surf Coast Aquatic Centre budget could exceed $52m
Funding from the canned Armstrong Creek pool will be redirected to the ever-increasing budget of the Surf Coast Health and Aquatic Centre, amid project cost-blowouts.
Funding from the canned Armstrong Creek pool will be redirected to the ever-increasing budget of the Surf Coast Health and Aquatic Centre, amid project cost-blowouts.
New details have emerged about the savage bikie attack that left a man with a partially paralysed face.
A Charlemont man has been charged and a man is fighting for life after a car allegedly collided with a pole on a busy road in Grovedale on Friday afternoon.
The harrowing unsolved murder of a former Geelong concreter has taken another tragic twist, with allegations his former wife went to her grave “knowing what happened.”
Two new suspects potentially involved in one of Australia’s most frightening and long-running cold cases have been unmasked, as a new “Mr…
The Borough of Queenscliffe is Australia’s oldest local government area. Its residents have shared why elderly people flock there.
A man accused of stalking a pregnant woman and leaving her “shaking” in fear has been refused bail by a Geelong court.
Pieces of wind turbine from one of Australia’s largest wind farm projects have been blown onto a neighbouring farm and roads.
A Geelong dad who bashed a bouncer outside a popular Geelong West pub is not a regular drinker and the incident was “out of character”, a court has heard.
Tanner Bruhn ‘loves’ his former teammates at GWS. But Geelong’s finals win made him reflect on one of the things that led to him seeking a trade.
The Little River community is thrilled Pacific National has announced it is withdrawing applications for a controversial project.
A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected fraudulent activity at embattled Geelong organisation genU, which allegedly involves several million dollars.
A 33-year-old Corio man has been identified as the victim of a tragic accident in Highton after being crushed by his car while changing a tyre.
The unsolved murder of Sam Rotiroti.
The head of a prominent local charity will be stepping down after a historic term as the longest serving chief executive of the organisation.
A former school captain has been spared jail after he filmed himself touching a seven-year-old girl on multiple occasions.
The family of “body in the dunes” victim Simon Gaskill is bracing for more twists and turns in the investigation into his death in Ocean Grove, as the clock ticks on a fresh probe by homicide detectives.
Patrick Dangerfield once said Max Holmes has ‘Judd-like traits’. They were there for all to see on the big stage as Geelong stunned the footy world without one of their biggest stars.
Why are motorists on the Ring Road apparently losing their way?
Bike loops at the new and improved South Geelong station have annoyed a local cyclist.
A former fast-food operator accused of assaulting and repeatedly threatening to kill a woman has been granted bail.
A St Leonards teenager who twice threatened to “blow up” a Geelong high school has been warned she could be sent to jail.
A cafe which operates out of a small caravan inside a Newtown car park has been forced to find a new home after a Geelong-based developer bought the site.
A 12-month-old from Charlemont died after she started to turn blue in a waiting area of Geelong hospital’s emergency department.
There were some big performances to close out the GFNL regular season, and two of those came from former AFL footballers. See all the stats, ranking points and top performers here.
A former professional basketballer appeared in Geelong court recently, and he’s not the only sporting star to find themselves on the wrong side of the law. SEE THE LIST.
A gastric illness caused by a chlorine-resistant parasite continues to spread in the Geelong region, with authorities warning swimmers to remain vigilant as warmer weather approaches.
The ‘Shaun Mannagh Cup’ is coming up as Werribee clashes with Geelong in the VFL finals. We take a closer look at the AFL-listed Cats and local players who have shone this season.
A jury has acquitted a Winchelsea man of raping a woman he met on Tinder, after his lawyer argued the sex was consensual.
We have seen Joe Richards and Oli Wiltshire plucked straight out of country footy by AFL clubs in recent years, and more mature-age gems who could join them. See the best 25 and have your say.
A Pakington St store that has been serving burgers to people of Geelong for a decade has been chosen as the best in the business.
Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan has confirmed his candidacy for October’s council elections, unveiling his plan to revitalise the CBD.
Leopold’s Jeremy Peacock has gone from masking his disability as a teenager to proudly representing Australia at the Paralympics.
A Leopold family has been left heartbroken after their two dogs were mauled in their own backyard by a pair of rottweilers.
A new probe by the homicide squad into the death of a man in dunes behind a popular Bellarine beach will focus on a laptop and phone records, a court has heard.
A deeply religious Geelong couple did not seek medical attention throughout pregnancy and then prayed over their malnourished baby instead of taking him to hospital, a coroner has found.
An elderly man who was killed after a tree fell on his car in the Otway Ranges has been identified.
Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed during a horrifying alleged home invasion in Norlane.
It’s swooping season for native birds and Geelong council has cautioned residents to take care when outdoors. SEE THE MAP
It’s the lane pain that drives so many Geelong drivers insane. There’s also a fluoride flight of fancy, a disappointed thief and an extra team on the field at the Cattery. Welcome to the latest instalment of WOAH, THAT’S FRUSTRATING.
Farmers say City Hall owes them tens of millions more than what was paid for their land, after it was acquired in 2019 to create the Sparrovale Wetlands at Armstrong Creek.
Despite his stellar acting career, Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers reveals a dream life experience that would trump winning an Oscar.
An award-winning chef who was last year found guilty of rape and sexual assault wants his conviction overturned, a court has heard. Here is why.
Television identity Catriona Rowntree is calling on Geelong council to help fight a proposed large-scale renewable energy project near her home.
Wednesday’s wind storm tore off roofs, downed trees and cut power. Authorities have warned more dangerous conditions could be on the way Thursday night and Friday.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a local footy identity and tradie after he failed to turn up in court for the second time.
Surf Coast Shire will on Tuesday vote on whether it should adopt a revised budget to include a further $6m in borrowings.
Geelong council has approved the sale of land to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, with a $50m “showcase” redevelopment planned for the site.
A Lovely Banks woman has been fined after the RSPCA allegedly found five of her horses “severely underweight”, including one which had visible ribs and overgrown hoofs.
The Barwon V-Line Cup sides are littered with familiar names, and so is the coaching staff. See the squads here.
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