‘A great friend of everyone’: Beloved Blue dies
A crowd favourite once known as the “Wiz-Ed” among fans at Winchelsea Football Club has died tragically just days before Christmas back in his home town.
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‘Disturbing’: Alleged broad daylight assault on Pako
A woman says she is traumatised and ended up in hospital after being assaulted in Geelong West two days before Christmas.
Police continue to probe CBD collision that left woman fighting for life
Detectives are following up reports one of the vehicles may have driven through a red light just prior to the collision.
The Bellarine’s best cricketers so far this season
Five openers, a trio of dominant all-rounders and one standoutbowler have made the BPCA’s team of the year so far after eight rounds.
Elderly man loses $38k to wheelchair scam
An elderly Drysdale man who tried to pay $38,000 for an electric wheelchair lost his money to hackers through an elaborate scam.
Signing spree, trades, draft: Cats’ key off-season questions answered
Geelong made moves in the off-season to ensure they are challenging for premierships in the future. The Cats’ assistant footy boss sheds light on how it all played out.
‘Loud bang’: Man hospitalised after Bell Park blaze
A man has been taken to hospital after a home in Bell Park went up in flames on Friday morning. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Bell Park home goes up in flames
Bell Park home goes up in flames
Man arrested in Christmas shoplifting blitz
A man was arrested in Myer after allegedly stealing children’s toys and high-end men’s cologne from stores in Geelong on Thursday.
Christmas crooks: Geelong locals whose festive cheer went too far
Who are the Geelong locals who have appeared before the courts for offences committed during the Christmas holiday period?
Three sons of guns among 16 Falcons to watch in 2024
The Geelong Falcons had four prospects taken in this year’s draft, but next year is expected to dwarf those numbers with a promising group. And there are several father-son talents.
Hero neighbours save dog after snake bite
A mother and daughter are being praised for their heroic efforts after jumping their neighbour’s fence to save a dog bitten by a tiger snake.
Man arrested in Christmas theft blitz
Man arrested in Christmas theft blitz
Dad held firearm to mum’s head, posted naked pics of ex online
A man who threatened to kill his mother, also posted an intimate image of his partner online.
Pro-Palestine protesters hold ‘snap action’ at ex-Ford factory
Pro-Palestine protesters held a “snap action” at the former Ford factory in Norlane, protesting a Geelong engineering company.
Liquidators to demand Encompass board pay back $1.65m of debt
The directors of collapsed community organisation Encompass will be asked to repay $1.65m of debt incurred, as liquidators reveal the company was likely insolvent for a year longer than previously thought.
BFNL chairman reveals league’s position on comp overhaul
After the GDFNL and GFNL showed their hand, the Bellarine competition has shed light on where they stand. But AFL Barwon sees it differently.
Clubs unite against controversial change from AFL Barwon
A group of Geelong female football clubs have strongly opposed a change made by AFL Barwon. READ their open letter to the governing body and their own statements.
Man, teen girl arrested after Moolap head-on collision
A man and a teenage girl have been arrested by police after allegedly ramming a police vehicle and colliding head-on with a sedan across Geelong suburbs on Thursday morning.
Farmer turned to drug trafficking to keep business ‘afloat’
A Colac farmer who turned to drug trafficking in an attempt to keep her business afloat has pleaded guilty to trafficking and animal cruelty charges.
‘Back to work’: New Geelong CEO orders staff to return to office
The City of Greater Geelong’s new chief executive officer has chalked up 100 days in the top job and is now ordering staff to return to the council’s $102m office.
Parasite gastro victims hospitalised as cases rise
A number of people with a gastro caused by a parasite, which recently shut local pools, have presented to emergency departments amid rising cases in Geelong.
Fixture revealed: Who your club is playing in every GFNL round
The Geelong Football Netball League fixture has dropped. See the full draw and all the key dates here.
Surf Coast aquatic centre one step closer to completion
The highly anticipated aquatic centre is set to open in 2026, with construction to begin in the new year. See the new designs.
Newtown soccer academy reveals plans to expand
A popular indoor soccer centre in Newtown is hoping to double its capacity in order to meet demand by building a second pitch next door to the current facility.
Evy’s first Christmas all about family
The Winchelsea family of baby Evelyn Menzies, who was born weighing just 600g, will celebrate the resilient bub’s first Christmas after a rollercoaster year.
Ultimate guide to Christmas in Geelong, Surf Coast for 2023
Wondering how to get into the festive spirit this holiday season? The Addy has you covered, with our full guide to celebrate Christmas in Geelong and the Surf Coast in 2023.
‘Defender of men’: Baby joy for family of slain Geelong dad
The wife of slain Geelong dad Paul Grapsas has welcomed their new “little man of the house” after the arrival of a beautiful baby boy just months after his callous murder.
Cats’ secret compo over Joel Selwood Stand delay
Geelong is tightlipped over the amount of compensation it received over the delayed Joel Selwood Stand, with the president admitting it cost a golden opportunity to cash in on a flag.
Highton building company hit with fine over workers’ lack of fall protection
A Highton building company has appeared in court after failing to provide a safe work environment after workers were found cleaning a roof without fall protection.
‘Completely f—ed’: Ex-AFL star’s pain after brother’s tragic death
He was thriving behind the mic in his media commitments, but Will Schofield found the going tough after his brother’s tragic death after a battle with cancer.
‘Hope for a quick recovery’: Cricket club says sorry to scorer
A Geelong cricket club has apologised for its role in an incident which led to an elderly volunteer being taken to hospital
Pensioner whose driving put cyclists in hospital sentenced
A pensioner and father of seven whose dangerous driving led to a crash at a busy Norlane intersection that put two cyclists in hospital has learned his fate.
Fused fingers, artificial joints can’t stop Mt Duneed Christmas light king
Mt Duneed’s Ken Bain has lived with severe arthritis for most of his life, but that hasn’t stopped him lighting up his house at Christmas.
Clubs voice support for new comp as new entrant sends message
A club that is poised to enter AFL Barwon’s proposed competition model has shared their view on the changes. Plus, another club has detailed why they want to see it happen.
Hocking: Tassie’s AFL team will learn from Geelong
A Tasmania-based AFL team is expected to follow Geelong’s path of sustained success, its chief executive has told members.
Revealed: Geelong’s biggest business collapses of 2023
A local business owner has spoken out after his successful campaign to wind up a company by Geelong entrepreneur David Collard.
Bonza announces Avalon flights to Gold Coast after cancellations
Bonza will take off again from Avalon to the Gold Coast from Christmas Eve after the airline cancelled flights earlier this month, throwing holiday plans into disarray.
Customer served ‘undercooked’ chicken from local KFC
A customer has been left frustrated and “feeling unwell” after he received “undercooked” chicken from a KFC in Drysdale on Monday night.
Surf Coast man reunited with wedding ring two years after losing it
A local man has been reunited with his wedding ring after losing it in the surf two years ago.
First pictures of MCG bomb plot terrorist after his early release
Notorious terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been released into the community on a one-year supervision order despite Commonwealth prosecutors pushing for a three-year term.
‘What is going on?’ Ex-Cat stunned after father-daughter drama
Ray O’Rourke missed the moment his daughter Bryde got drafted — and he thought she was off to another club. Her father Ray reflects on that and his stint at the Cats.
Elderly cricket scorer hospitalised after alleged abuse at game
A Geelong cricket club scorer was taken to hospital with a suspected medical condition following an incident involving two players from a rival club.
‘Lies and deception’: Services Australia employee stole $40k
An employee of Services Australia, lodged false payment claims to steal $40,000 from his workplace and used the funds at hotels in Geelong and Melbourne.
Downed power pole causes outage in North Geelong business park
Businesses in a popular North Geelong business park are without power after it’s understood a truck ran into a power pole.
More patrols, CCTV: Illegal Eastern Beach campers on notice
Illegal campers planning to stay at Eastern Beach over the Christmas period are on notice as council ramps up patrols. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
Illegal battery disposal starts two fires
The illegal disposal of batteries could have been catastrophic after two separate fires ignited along the Surf Coast.
Geelong identical twins to face off in T20 battle
Two Geelong brothers, separated by a minute at birth, will face off tonight in Round 3 of the T20 Knockout Cup for just the second time in their careers.
Geelong’s top 100 restaurants revealed
We’ve rated Geelong’s best 100 restaurants and readers have also had their say. See the full list.
Draft wrap: Cats nab Joeys bolter, Falcons steal, father-daughters
Geelong added two players to its list, including a highly touted father-daughter talent. Meanwhile, a mature-age Cat and a Geelong Falcon also found homes.
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