GDFNL risers North Geelong hope to avoid second-year complacency under a Cats legend, while an injured Tigers star will turn their hand to a different realm. Read what’s happening around the league.
A woman who was slashed with a knife during a frightening carjacking has given an emotional impact statement, describing feeling helpless as she pleaded for her attacks not to kill her.
Sam Newman drew condemnation for inviting neo-Nazis on his podcast. An activist believes the AFL and Geelong need to reconsider his Hall of Fame and legend status, and Newman has hit back.
An alleged hit-run driver asked to be released to stay with his grandfather, but police had concerns about access to guns, cars and a “network” of associates.
The Barwon River took centre stage for two jammed-packed days of racing, with Geelong Grammar and Geelong College among the mix at the 144th Barwon Regatta. See all the action, social pictures.
Barwon Heads’ footy club took ultimate bragging rights over the town’s cricket club in an Australia Day T20 clash, with a Geelong premiership captain doing his part with bat and ball.
Barwon Heads’ footy and cricket clubs went head-to-head in a T20 fundraiser match on Australia Day, with two well-known names lining up for the respective sides. See all the pictures.
A balcony barbecue on the first day of a sunny long weekend quickly turned into chaos, according to neighbours who heard a “huge crash” followed by screaming. Two people remain in hospital.
At the same time more than 100 Finks bikies dined at a Surf Coast pub, a large contingent of rival bikies were also in the region.
Barbecues and celebrations ran alongside rallies and “truth-telling” with a stark divide in how our region marked the Australia Day weekend.
More than 100 members of an outlaw motorcycle gang took over a Surf Coast pub as police officers and vehicles lined the surrounding street in what locals and holidaymakers described as “surreal” and “initimidating” scenes.
Four of the eight people hurt in the sudden collapse during a Saturday lunch were released from hospital on Sunday.
Anglesea balcony collapses injuring eight people
A married couple are among the Geelong region residents being celebrated for their dedication and achievements across a range of fields in this year’s Australia Day Honours. SEE THE LIST
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