Geelong car thieves have a new favourite toy, arrests reveal
Geelong detectives have arrested number of alleged car thieves in the past six months – and there’s one thing they’ve all had in common.
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Secret documents reveal how Queenscliff avoided amalgamation
Queenscliff and Torquay narrowly avoided becoming part of the City of Greater Geelong during the 1990s, against the recommendation of an audit – unsealed cabinet papers reveal why.
The Bellarine hamlet that showed up for the state’s sickest kids
The Geelong region contributed more than $580,000 to a record setting Good Friday Appeal – but there was one small town that set the pace. SEE THE LOCAL TALLIES
GFNL recruit receives monster ban for ugly hit behind play
A Geelong Falcons graduate and VFL listed player has been hit with a big sanction for an incident that left a Bell Park player concussed.
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GFNL netball guide: Tigers turn to familiar faces to lead new era
A longtime A-grade contender, Colac is turning the page under a new coach, following a handful of big-name departures. But there has long been enough talent at Central Reserve to tap into.
Indoor pickleball court opens in Grovedale
Lovers of one of Australia’s fastest growing sports can now enjoy the game in all weather, with an indoor pickleball court opening in Grovedale.
Accused con to fight $1m car theft claims
An alleged con has been committed to stand trial over claims he stole more $1m worth of cars and other goods during a prolific crime spree.
Torquay duo’s 1400km trek in memory of beloved father
A Torquay mother and daughter duo will trek 1400km up the New South Wales coast in memory of their late husband and father who died from a sudden heart attack.
WTF: School’s sports carnival entry request raises eyebrows
Which school in Geelong’s south asked parents to get a Working With Children Check in order to attend a sports carnival?
Concerns over homeless support service CBD relocation
A CBD business owner is calling for greater safety measures amid a rise in anti-social behaviour she says stems from the recent relocation of a homeless support service.
‘Petrified’: Commission housing hell haunts Geelong street
A group of residents are demanding the removal of an alleged violent and aggressive neighbour amid claims authorities have lost control and families are fleeing the street.
Former private school teacher fronts court over child sex claims
A former Geelong Grammar and Geelong College rowing coach could face trial over a number of alleged child sex offences.
Libs deny Labor claim of Geelong frontline public servant cuts
The Liberal Party have denied Labor’s claims they will cute more than 100 frontline public service jobs in Geelong.
Thirsty work: Pizza shop thief runs off with drills, cash and … Fanta
A Geelong West pizza shop has learned thieving is thirsty work after the eatery was robbed off drills, knives, cash – and a Fanta. Watch the video.
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