Barwon Heads boating tragedy
Police address the media following a fatal boating accident at Barwon Heads, near Geelong.
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‘Terrible’: Witness recalls gut-wrenching Barwon Heads death
A horrified walker has recalled seeing heroic rescuers “dragging something in” following a fatal boating accident at Barwon Heads, as new details emerge about the devastating tragedy.
Two dead after horror bayside tragedies
Two people have died after a horror Saturday morning on the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula, while another Moriac man remains in hospital.
Cotton On founder’s Pako plans given all clear
Billionaire Nigel Austin’s transformation of the southern end of Pakington St continues to take shape after Geelong council approved plans to develop what has long been a vacant laneway.
Woman hospitalised after peak-hour highway collision
A nasty crash on the Bellarine Hwy has given peak-hour commuters headaches, with traffic banking up along the road.
‘Sheep all over the road’: Fiery Inverleigh truck smash
A number of sheep have died after a fiery smash between two trucks in Inverleigh on Friday.
‘An absolute goer’: WWII veteran, educator Boz Parsons remembered
A World War II veteran and educator from Ocean Grove has been remembered as a genuine, caring man who lived a remarkable life full of flying, farming and family.
Man fined for throwing live fish on concrete
A man who was fishing in Portarlington has been fined for throwing a fish onto concrete.
Employee’s hand partially degloved in freak work accident
A company operating in Breakwater has copped a massive fine after an employee’s finger was partially degloved.
‘Terrifying our children’: Nightmare on Helms Street returns
A Newcomb father has blasted the state’s housing department after a hellish neighbour, who once set fire to her own rat infested property, suddenly returned.
Queenscliff’s ‘Maiden Man’ clocks up 350 games
A Coutas stalwart has stuck to the same successful philosophy over 30 years of cricket: just bowl boring, bowl maidens.
Geelong legend Steve Johnson ‘happy to be alive’ after life threatening injury
Geelong premiership hero Steve Johnson has told fans he is “lucky to be alive” after being seriously injured in a freak accident.
The soaring pokie profits funding local Geelong footy
A poker machine venue which financially supports all of the region’s football clubs saw a significant jump in gaming revenue last financial year.
Ocean Grove golfer shares lead at the Vic Open
A Geelong region golfer shares the lead after the first round of the Vic Open at 13th beach after carding a 65 including eight consecutive birdies.
Parasite gastro spreads outside of pools, health boss warns
A nasty bug that has shut aquatic facilities continues to spread in Geelong, with investigations into the outbreak under way.
Financial request rebuffed in contentious sporting club dispute
A ground dispute between two Bellarine sporting club has forced one club to sacrifice a lucrative fixture. And an email reveals a financial offer from one party was knocked back.
‘Our town is disgusting’: CBD resident takes aim at council
A concerned resident has used council’s first meeting of 2024 to voice her anger over the state of the city centre. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Roo recruits: Ex-AFL player, gun forward that can end flag drought
Anglesea wants to close the gap between them and contenders, and they’ve bene busy in the off-season. Plus, the club has shed light on their position on AFL Barwon’s competition restructure.
Bats starving, falling in Geelong’s Eastern Park
Council has expressed concern about the number of endangered bats needing care as Geelong flying foxes contend with a number of challenges. Here’s how you can help.
Foster carer plea so kids don’t have to move schools
Ann and David Connors have raised many children, and aged in their 70s, have no plans to stop. An agency is pleading for more Geelong carers so kids don’t have to have their lives up-ended.
Grovedale servo gets green light despite objections
An online petition that garnered 179 signatures was not enough to stop plans for a service station, Oporto and Pizza Hut restaurant being approved by Geelong council.
Double twin trouble at Montpellier for new school year
There will be double trouble at Montpellier Primary School, with two sets of twins starting prep on Friday.
Former Cat leaves GFNL club for BFNL in huge signing
A Bellarine contender has snapped up an ex-AFL player, who has departed a Geelong local club after seven years. And it will see him join forces with another former Cat.
‘Dreadful timing’: Hwy closure to hit Armstrong Creek shops hard
Traders in Armstrong Creek are preparing to be hit hard by the upcoming closure of the Surf Coast Highway, as other options the government considered are revealed. TAKE OUR POLL.
Future stars: Top 89 Barwon netball young guns revealed
The future is here. AFL Barwon has named their netball representative squads, and several clubs have stacks of talent at their disposal. See the full lists here.
‘Fix the paths’: Geelong’s CBD a minefield for disabled
A Geelong disability advocate has demonstrated how infrastructure presents hurdles to people in wheelchairs, amid concerns the city’s accessibility has gone backwards. WATCH THE VIDEO
Padel tennis centre could come to Moolap paddock
A padel tennis centre could be established in a paddock in Moolap. Here’s what you need to know about the up and coming sport.
GALLERY: GeelongPort Family Ride
Hundreds took part in the GeelongPort Family Ride on Friday night. SEE ALL THE PICTURES.
Gang war in youth ‘Shiv Creek’ justice centre
Staff at the state’s newly opened Cherry Creek youth justice centre are being terrorised by rampaging teen gangs, with the situation so grim the facility is being referred to as “Shiv Creek”.
Revealed: Geelong companies fined for putting workers at risk
Over $200,000 worth of fines have been handed to companies for failing to provide safe work practices.
‘Embarrassing’: Crowd boos academic during Invasion Day speech
A Reconciliation Victoria leader was booed off stage at an Australia Day event at Anglesea.
Scout leader awarded Aus Day honour amid police investigation
A man who was awarded an Australia Day honour on Friday for services to youth and the community stood down from Scouts Victoria amid a police investigation.
‘Give a stuff’: GFNL coach’s stance on tough draw, restructure
This club would have every right to feel hard done by, but their coach sees it differently. Plus, his view on the restructure proposal and the inside word on their signings and breakout contenders.
Aussie veteran hunting another ‘dream’ Great Ocean Road win
Amanda Spratt took out the Great Ocean Road Race in 2016 and was so close to winning another last year. This time the former Aussie Olympian is back with a new team eyeing glory.
‘Gave me hope’: Thousands attend Indigenous Truth Telling
Thousands gathered at Torquay on Australia Day as Indigenous people shared painful stories about what January 26 meant to them.
GALLERY: Rippleside Children’s Fun Day
Geelong residents got into the spirit of Australia Day at Rippleside park with the annual Children’s Fun Day. SEE ALL THE PICTURES
Geelong gym buff shares top tips
Geelong gym buff shares his top tips for staying ripped.
Employees asked for info as part of David Collard investigation
Federal officers are contacting former Geelong employees of Scale Facilitation founder David Collard as an investigation into alleged tax fraud ramps up alongside the liquidation of a subsidiary that funded the initial largesse.
‘Well under par’: Panthers plot late season assault
Despite a less than satisfactory season where Bell Post Hill has failed to win the “big moments”, the Panthers’ charge for the finals needs to start this Saturday, its captain says.
Regional Victoria’s most dangerous shopping centres revealed
Shopping centres are normally a place of community and groceries, but some have become crime hotspots. Find out which regional area is the most dangerous to shop in.
Legends, pioneers and volunteers: Geelong’s Aus Day winners
Educators, pioneers, sportsmen and women and a Geelong Cats legend are among those recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
‘Don’t ignore me’: Terminally ill man punches woman at home
A terminally ill man who punched a female friend in the face because she ignored him at the pub, has fronted court.
Swimming centre shut for Aus Day due to waterborne parasite
The popular Waurn Ponds centre has been forced to shut for cleaning after three confirmed cases of a parasite known to cause gastro over the last month.
Geelong man jailed for having sickening child abuse videos
An Armstrong Creek man has been locked away for possessing shocking child abuse material.
Elderly woman assaulted by machete-wielding men
A 69-year-old woman was assaulted and threatened with a knife when two men broke into her home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
‘Mum is vulnerable’: Complaint lodged amid aged care safety fears
A Mt Duneed woman has lodged a complaint with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission amid concerns for her mother’s safety.
Leopold mum’s six-year battle for mental health answers
A Leopold woman is looking to help other mums after she unknowingly battled postnatal depression for years while trying to find help.
‘Tried everything’: Star Imp becomes a Hawk
After exhausting all possible angles to remain playing for Colac, a multiple A Grade premiership player has made the shift to the Bellarine.
How accessible is Geelong?
Advocate Lynne Foreman demonstrates some of the hazards people with disability face.
Geelong’s $20m mega weekend of events
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the Festival of Sails this weekend, which pumped more than $20m into our local economy last year.
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