Legs pinned in crash
By Luke Voogt
A ‘T-bone’ collision left a 30-year-old driver trapped in his car by his legs until CFA and SES crews could free him.
“SES...
Pushy little thug
An armed robber carrying a tyre lever pushed a 33-year-old woman to the ground before snatching her purse, detectives have alleged.
The man had his...
Final count reveals record crowds for Avalon airshow
Record crowds attended this year’s Avalon Airshow, according to organisers' final count.
More than 210,664 attended the event breaking the previous 2001 record by more...
Sally-Ann’s ‘new life perspective’
Surfer, skater, skier, wife and mother - Ocean Grove’s Sally-Ann Caligari has a life more active than most.
But along with all the natural highs...
Bail breached 13 times
By Luke Voogt
A boy breached bail 13 times before assaulting an 80-year-old Whittington man, police have alleged.
The 15-year-old also allegedly assaulted...
Help is in the herb
By Luke Voogt
When Corio teen Cori Glencross regained consciousness on a bus, not knowing where she was, the driver thought she was drugged.
He told...
Double Take
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, unless the poultry in question is the AFL’s gaggle of honkers.
That’s the only conclusion...
McResult of $80,000
Geelong fund-raisers have posted the best result in a state-wide event assisting a facility housing the families of seriously ill children hospitalised in Melbourne.
Geelong’s...
Lyons lambasts lobbies, laments lost leadership
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s excess of lobby groups is a “tremendous waste of money” that has failed the city, according to former mayor Darryn Lyons.
Mr...
Defence cottons-on to fast-track warehouse
A $40 million warehouse to employ 300 staff at Avalon Airport is on a fast-track to opening, a federal minister has announced.
Construction of Cotton...
Fresh lungs breathe new life
By Luke Voogt
Corio grandmother Karyn Ogle can’t thank her workmates enough after they donated their sick leave for her life-saving lung surgery.
“I love them...
The unkindest cut: women victimised
By Luke Voogt
A $200,000 federal funding cut could deprive Geelong family violence victims of vital services, a state-wide legal provider has said.
Women’s Legal...
Christmas arrives early at Mirambeena Park
Armstrong Creek’s Warralily Twilight Food and Makers Festival is promising to bring early Christmas cheer to the region.
Hosted by Piccadilly Market, the much-loved twilight...
