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Mum of famous actor elected mayor in first council term
The Golden Plains Shire has become the second council in the region to appoint a mayor, with a first-term councillor comfortably defeating a more experienced opponent.
Grisly details emerge over death of man burned alive by wife
Fresh details have emerged into the violent and toxic relationship of a Geelong woman who doused her husband in petrol and set him alight after a public spat.
‘Landmark development’: $10m apartments proposed for Highton
A $10m “landmark” apartment complex, set to transform two ageing houses into a modern multistorey development, is being proposed for a prime location in Highton.
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The seven Geelong talents in draft mix, potential landing spots
There are a host of prospects from the region on the radar of AFL clubs, and one stands above the rest. See who could get taken and their possible suitors.
Tobacconist kicked out of shopping centre after police raids
A tobacconist has been kicked out of Bellarine Village in Newcomb after specialist police raided the shop twice and seized suspected illicit products.
Developer claims union delays social housing project
The developer of a social housing project in Geelong’s CBD has claimed an “unnecessary” union visit has delayed construction.
‘We don’t have to tell’: Man jailed over abusing granddaughters
A Geelong grandfather has been thrown behind bars after abusing his young granddaughters for years, including in his marital bed as his wife slept. One victim called it “the ritual”.
Grovedale man still under police guard following Lara fatal smash
A man remains under police guard in a Melbourne hospital days after a crash that killed a Geelong woman and injured three others.
Why dog lovers should keep pets on lead this summer
Dog owners are being warned to be on high alert this snake season and keep their furry friends on a lead to ensure they don’t get bitten.
All the pictures and fun from Dunkeld Races
The spring carnival country racing action headed to Dunkeld for the running of the cup. See all the pictures on and off the track.
Norlane shooting victim fights for life, moved to Melbourne hospital
A man shot in Norlane on Sunday night is still fighting for his life and has been transferred to a hospital in Melbourne.
Queenscliff charity Olympian’s ‘safe space’ in rough childhood
An Olympian is attributing her success to support from a Queenscliff charity working with Geelong’s disadvantaged youth.
Paris gold medallist unveiled as ambassador of Aussie event
After calling time on her cycling career at the end of 2024, Aussie Olympic gold medallist Grace Brown will give back to the sport as she begins the next phase.
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