Fake cop home invader’s lengthy criminal history revealed
A Corio grandfather found guilty of posing as a police officer during a “frightening” home invasion in Whittington has a “significant criminal history” spanning two states, a court has heard.
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‘No place’: CCTV could unmask Nazi saluting soccer fans
Geelong Police have received CCTV footage which could be key in unmasking soccer fans who performed Nazi salutes in Bell Park.
‘For Troy’: Konstas guided talent’s stunning feat after Selwood loss
Geelong Grammar students were rocked by the tragic loss of Troy Selwood. But an emerging talent mentored by Sam Konstas was determined to honour him. What followed was a performance for the ages.
The tech behind ex-prison officer’s growing golf game, bond with son
Bannockburn’s Russell Lucas has long been bitten by the golf bug, but increasingly popular technology is allowing him to play in a way he never expected alongside son Joel.
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Budget stretched, but shiny new council HQ was ‘not a mistake’
Geelong council’s 850 properties under the gun as part of aggressive push to drive down debt, but the city’s shiny new $102m headquarters “likely” to be spared, Mayor Stretch Kontelj says.
‘Abhorrent’ Geelong pedophile who brought ‘enduring pain’ sentenced
An “unrestrained” pedophile with links to a controversial “cult-like” church who sexually abused nine boys has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars.
Pako patisserie shut its doors but owners have baked up new plan
Tough times made it hard to make a crust on the famed Geelong shopping strip but these bakers aren’t just loafing around.
Volunteer’s ute stolen while battling blaze
A volunteer firefighter had his ute stolen while he was battling a blaze near a small Golden Plains town on Monday afternoon.
Former Cats star on why AFL is ready for first openly gay player
I’m a Celeb contestant Zach Tuohy says it’s only a matter of time now until the first AFL player comes out as openly gay, with footy clubs becoming a safe space for that to finally happen.
35+ pictures: Rowers, spectators soak up 144th Barwon Regatta
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.
Cats legend pitches in in Barwon Heads’ T20 clash
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.
60+ pictures: Barwon Heads’ footy stars claim big bash bragging rights
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.
New details emerge about Anglesea balcony collapse
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.
Rebels bikies descend on Geelong over long weekend
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.
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