Local police conducted Operation Plymouth in Geelong’s CBD throughout the school holidays, making 42 arrests for theft and 14 arrests for other offences including drug possession and resisting police.
Cats midfielder Georgie Prespakis had 23 disposals in her 50th AFLW game, proving instrumental in Geelong’s 27-point win over GWS at GMHBA Stadium.
Geelong councillor Trent Sullivan and City chief executive Ali Wastie met virtually with Victoria Police chief commissioner Mike Bush to discuss a range of priority issues including the rise in youth crime and anti-social behaviour in public spaces.
The Geelong Cup was abandoned after three races due to strong winds of more than 80km/h, with the remaining races rescheduled to 23 October.
The inaugural Geelong City Market was an unbridled success, with thousands turning out to Little Malop Street to check out more than 35 stalls, food vendors and live entertainment.
