‘Children screaming’: Frightening explosions spark Newtown panic
Neighbours and residents living near a suspicious blaze in Geelong have told of waking to “panic” and “children screaming” after a van exploded.
A man with a history of avoiding police was on bail for dishonesty offences when he strangled a woman, court documents reveal.
Two people have been arrested and a Newcomb man charged over the senseless death of a 31-year-old allegedly mowed down on an e-scooter in Geelong.
A desire to stay in a much-loved location spurred vendors to start over again with a thoughtful design others can now benefit from.
There were only a few prospects taken from Geelong in last year’s national draft, but there’s a handful in contention to join AFL clubs in the mid-season intake. Get the latest.
It’s been a hotly debated topic for years in footy, and it’s only going to heat up further with AFL Barwon’s two tier system. We break down the Total Team Points system and how it works.
The NBL met with the City of Greater Geelong to discuss its redevelopment plans for the ageing Geelong Arena and to bring a big league team back to the region, new documents reveal.
James Noble gets requests from some of the world’s biggest music stars to wear his suits. But it’s his Surf Coast farm that fills his soul.
Queenscliff’s Belle Kidd may still see her painting as a hobby but her eye-catching works – including a designer handbag makeover – are winning plenty of fans.
Ocean Grove’s John and Tara Piazza are accustomed to the ups and downs of building a house, having built six between them. They say their new home will be their last and they’ve certainly ended on a high note.
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The bomb squad has attended the scene of a suspicious package in North Geelong, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Things are going to get worse before they get better for Geelong commuters as multiple winter works are set to cause significant disruption.
The old Geelong Hotel was pumping in the 2000s. See if you can spot any familiar faces in our Flashback Friday gallery.
Bird flu has been found at a second egg farm in regional Victoria, as concerns are raised about the scale of the industry in the Golden Plains Shire area.
Two people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Mount Moriac that left one of the two cars involved on its side in a ditch.
The owners of an award-winning wine business have announced they will be handing over their bar to new owners.
Robots selling wine, jobs being outsourced to computers and face-to-face service as rare as hen’s teeth. David Penberthy bemoans what the world is coming to, and with good reason.
They have the potential to have serious impacts on your physical and mental health and quitting these two vices have not only saved Joe Hildebrand’s life but his soul as well.
A jury has found an Iraqi man repeatedly raped and assaulted a woman in a series of brutal incidents shortly after he arrived in Australia as a refugee.
The luckless Cam Guthrie has another injury issue to deal with. Geelong coach Chris Scott sheds light on his blow and responds to the surprising omission of two Cats.
A fed-up homeowner claims he has been left mentally scarred and forced to sell due to the condition and ongoing issues of a decrepit social housing property next door.
A nurse practitioner and advanced clinical trainer is the winner of Geelong’s best cosmetic injector vote.
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Here is a list of civil matters listed at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
These are the suburbs with the highest rental returns in Australia, covering the mortgage and paying owners a salary on top. See where.
Regional Australians worried about banks deserting their towns may get a lifeline from a new government report.
Achieving a six-figure salary within a couple of years of working is possible. Here, experts share their advice on how to do it, and the industries to aim for and avoid.
As one of our capital cities enjoys record median home prices in 97 per cent of its suburbs, another is enduring falling values in 98 per cent of its suburbs.
Struggling Melbourne tenants have been given a hit list of suburbs where cheap rents are the most plentiful. See what areas to look to find the best ones.
Victorian landlords could be getting a home that practically pays for itself in a prominent property investor hotspot that has experts divided. Search your suburb to see how rents compare.
After 37 premierships it could’ve been game over for Fish Creek after arsonists destroyed its club rooms. Instead the club has rallied the South Gippsland community to rebuild from the ashes.
WA Police have confirmed a third person has died in hospital, following a horror shooting 8km from the Perth CBD. Shocked residents say they were “lovely professional people”.
The Australian Defence Force is overhauling one of its most critical policies and it could change the way the nation’s military will look forever. See what they’re planning.
Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, famous for his movie about only eating McDonald’s for a month, has died.
Emergency services have reached the site of an “unprecedented natural disaster” in Papua New Guinea, after a tsunami of mud and rocks entombed people in their homes while they slept.
Marnie Baker has a plan that will give the regional bank a chance to be all things to customers – and shareholders.
Nearly a decade on from the messy divorce from BHP, South32 has rebuilt itself. What are the lessons for Anglo American?
A graffiti-covered building has drawn the ire of residents for years has been given a makeover.
Olympian and world-champion skier Malcolm Milne is going for gold with the listing of a rare terrace in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
The former Rippleside shipyard redevelopment has reached a new milestone with the rejuvenated St Helens Beach open and the final Balmoral Quay townhouses completed.
The Melbourne-born NBA player has finally sold his modern farmhouse at auction, but he walks away with millions less than he started with.
A $2m-plus Charles Maccora designed luxury home is ready for a family to enjoy Newtown’s college precinct in style. But there’s a catch – it’s 95% per cent complete.
Morgan Spurlock who was best known for his seminal documentary where he ate only McDonald’s for a month has died in the US.
Morgan Spurlock known for his seminal doco where he ate only Macca’s for a month has died. There was a crucial detail he left out of the film.
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely…
One social media post about the Duchess of Sussex’s most recent actions has triggered an extreme, eye-popping reaction.
From interstate stars to seasoned veterans, pen is hitting paper everywhere across Victorian Premier Cricket. Keep up to date with each move through our signing tracker.
Jeremy Cameron and Sam De Koning both missed Geelong’s heavy loss to Gold Coast. Will they be right to face the Giants this weekend? Plus, a positive update on Patrick Dangerfield.
A GFNL player has been suspended for three games for a dangerous tackle. Get the latest from AFL Barwon’s match review panel.
An Inverleigh star produced one of the best individual displays of the season with 50-plus touches and it was the only huge disposal haul. See the stats from every game.
A long-awaited announcement on sporting infrastructure for the region has finally landed, but it will be a while before any balls are bounced at two promised stadiums in Geelong’s fast-growing south.
Evelyn Soldani’s dance moves helped her get a spot on Team NAB Auskick — and she showed them off in front of thousands during a Cats game. Find out about her story and watch the video.
A Leopold father and son found themselves in the peculiar position of playing against each other in a lawn bowls state final. Plus, how the 16-year-old Riley is pushing his dad to keep up.
Three weeks ago, Geelong and GWS were two of the AFL’s premiership favourites. Now, they will face off aiming to avoid a winless month. Here’s how the Giants plan to storm the Cattery.
After a hot start, Geelong is in a major slump — and it stretches further than its last three losses. And the numbers underline just how bad things are. See all the likes and dislikes.
As its membership base nears a staggering 200,000 fans, the Tasmanian Devils have revealed some of the most obscure locations around the globe where memberships have been sold.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce fought back tears as he dedicated his last-grasp goal to his late mate, and former teammate, Cam McCarthy.
A host of players went berserk in the GFNL this weekend, and one finished with an insane haul. Plus, several managed to win 40 disposals. See all the stats and the top 20 ranked performers.
His side might be 1-6 but that hasn’t stopped a damaging Bellarine small forward from leading the league for goals. See the Round 7 stats.
A seed that was planted at Kardinia Park nearly a decade ago has born fruit, with a GCA3 coach and bowler announced as the Cats’ new assistant.
A Geelong cricket club has been rewarded for arguably its greater ever summer which yielded three senior premierships, promoted back into the region’s top tier competition.
A love of his homeland and a lifetime in restaurants combine in Samuel Roig-Sclafer’s inviting Le Comptoir.
Adam and Amelia Trethowan have watched what was once their home-based hobby blossom into a mini food empire.
This eye-catching electric compact SUV is on its way to Australia, promising to speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Australia has thousands of carparks and some of them are a nightmare. But one in particular has left Victorians shaking their heads in disbelief.
Being framed for the theft of a $1.6m Picasso painting in the 1980s had a devastating effect on late artist Peter Rosson. Almost 40 years later, his brother Stuart Rosson is bringing the story and Peter’s memory back to life in a new book.
The death of Cathy Ratcliffe shattered the worlds of her daughters Amy Bath and Taylor Cullen. To help heal the pain, they decided to make her wish of helping others come true.