Safety assessment a must for Bellarine ‘racetrack’
Further development in a fast-growing pocket on the Bellarine Peninsula is creating safety concerns among residents who say “it’s more than just whacking a house up”.
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GFNL game called off after injury to Cats VFL player
The standalone Geelong West v Lara clash was drawn to a close before the final siren after an injury to a Giants player.
How Cats will approach defining last game after shock loss
Geelong missed a chance to secure a top-four spot, but the Cats have another big opportunity next week. An All-Australian Cat assesses the loss and where they go from here.
Roadworks all summer on Great Ocean Road
It’s one of our most celebrated roads and a huge tourist drawcard. For the next eight months one stretch will be replaced with ongoing roadworks expected.
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Alleged mastermind of child abuse game mulls plea offer
A Geelong man accused of creating a “horrifying” online child exploitation game is mulling a plea offer from the prosecution, a court has heard.
They’re back: Govt appoints monitors to oversee City Hall
The state government has reappointed monitors to City Hall, with a new report from those previously in the role revealing “poor” trust and working relationships between councillors.
‘Do death better’: Free, affordable funerals coming to Geelong
The woman who created iconic Australian television character Toadie is now helping bring low and no cost funerals to Geelong.
‘Crucial’ rehab centre to move from Cattery
An oncology and cardiac rehab centre established seven years ago at Kardinia Park is being moved to North Geelong as the Cats prepare for major works at the stadium site.
GFL stats: Forwards dominate as recruits shine on debut
Some forwards had big days out to kick off the GFNL season – and two finished with bags of goals. Meanwhile, a pair of recruits and VFL players impressed. All the key numbers here.
Power out in Geelong, Bellarine towns
More than 4000 Bellarine residents were left without power this morning, with 750 still in the dark and more than 50 in one Geelong suburb after a tree fall.
How reigning premiers will fill big void of departed GFL superstars
Two of Leopold’s best players departed after winning the flag – including a former AFL star. But their coach Garry Hocking says some familiar faces can help replace them.
Local footy veteran’s frightening assault on ex-partner revealed
A St Albans Park man told his ex-partner he loved her on Christmas Eve, then brutally assaulted her.
Three women bring cases against former clinic of jailed doctor
More women have come forward demanding compensation from a Bellarine Peninsula medical clinic that employed a doctor jailed for the rape and sexual assault of multiple patients.
Urgent council meeting latest chapter in sports funding saga
In a dramatic turn of events, the home of Bell Park Football Netball Club will almost certainly be recommended for $1.5m of federal funding.
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