Maximum security prison the Western Plains Correctional Centre opened in Lara, with more than 900 people expected to be located in the prison by the end of the year.
Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th goal and Chris Scott celebrated his 350th game as Geelong coach as the Cats defeated Richmond by 72 points at Kardinia Park.
New research showed Greater Geelong was a regional hotspot for ambulance attendances related to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) between 2015 and 2024.
Two teenage boys terrorised an Indian family living in Grovedale, verbally abusing the family at their home and brandishing a knife before fleeing, only to return and throw a rock through their window.
Local sailor Will Farnell, 16, was crowned Ocean Racing Club Victoria’s 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year for his list of achievements including competing in two World Championships and sailing to Sydney twice.
