Police probe suspicious fire at Eastern Beach cafe
Police are investigating a suspicious blaze at an Eastern Beach cafe’s storage shed overnight.
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Anger over 13th Beach axing as club stays silent
In the lead up to the biggest golf event in the Geelong region, anger is bubbling away among club members regarding a decision to let go of a popular executive without explanation.
Enraged Corio grandad’s wild court outburst after guilty verdict
A jury handed down its verdict in the trial of a Corio grandfather accused of pretending to be a policeman to steal cash, cars and cannabis during a home invasion. And he was not happy.
SuperCoach alert: Hyped breakout contender hunting prime role
A blond midfielder has been the clear standout on the track at the Cattery -— and it isn’t Bailey Smith. The youngster details the hard work behind his bumper pre-season and his opening round hopes.
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Former cop stalked woman, harassed those close to her
A former police sergeant stalked a woman for months, barraging her with hundreds of “disgusting” messages and harassing her mother, friend and partner.
GALLERY: All smiles as the carnival of Cadel kicks off
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race festivities kicked off with a family bike ride through Geelong on Friday night. IN PICTURES
‘Amazing no-one was killed’: Highway truck chase details
A lollipop lady and a man unpacking explosive gas cylinders were among those allegedly forced to take “evasive action” during a wild, wrong-way police chase through Geelong last year. SEE THE VIDEO
Council ‘will not compromise’, says popular parklet must go
City Hall is not mincing its words as it commits to removing The Local’s outdoor dining area over safety fears, accusing its operators of spreading “inaccurate information”.
Alleged ‘Pam the bird’ graffiti artist fronts court
The man accused of a series of high profile graffiti attacks that targeted prominent landmarks, including the concrete silos on Mercer St in Geelong, has faced court. SEE VIDEO.
Queenscliffe reconciliation plan officially on hold
The Borough of Queenscliffe council has voted 4-1 in favour of putting its reconciliation plan on hold, while signage that would have acknowledged the traditional owners has also been shelved.
FeedMe Geelong’s freezers emptied in overnight robbery
A Geelong charity that gives food away says its freezers were emptied in a “heartbreaking” and senseless robbery.
WTF: Festival of Fines, Little Malop ‘investigation’, ace seats, apology
This week’s edition takes a look at City Hall’s penchant of issuing parking fines on big weekends, the “investigation” into a Little Malop St structure, and Richard Marles’ break from the campaign trail. Oh, and we issue an apology to an Australian rock legend.
‘Steep learning curve’: Paramedic’s journey from road to sky
A Geelong paramedic who has worked on the road and in the sky followed in his dad’s footsteps when he joined the ambulance service as a 21-year-old.
Surgeon who caused fatal crash should stay out of jail: Lawyer
A Geelong heart surgeon should be barred from jail despite causing a fatal crash, a court has heard.
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