Disabled kids in ‘first’ AFL study
World-first Geelong research will investigate whether playing footy can help children overcome “developmental challenges”, Deakin University has announced.
The university said Moose Toys had donated...
Dog scrubber hoses down wash trailer thieves
By Luke Voogt
Lara mother and dog-groomer Deb Goldsmith was ecstatic after police recovered her stolen dog wash trailer on Wednesday morning.
“I’m just so happy...
Volunteer Rob stays on target despite setbacks in life
By Luke Voogt
A serious work accident, a stroke and blindess have failed to stop Rob Loricco shooting.
Right-handed Rob learned to shoot 52 years ago,...
Stickers, posts ‘lure gun thieves’
By Luke Voogt
Geelong shooters are inadvertently advertising their gun ownership to thieves, a veteran instructor has warned.
Lara’s Rob Loricco said licensed owners showing their...
Average’s Elaine’s debt to hospital
By Luke Voogt
Elaine Valentine reckons she owes her life to Geelong’s public hospital.
“I am only alive because of the Geelong Hospital staff and their...
Jayson’s taking stroke in stride
Belmont’s Jayson Killick is living proof a stroke can happen to anyone.
The then-Portland resident was 36 when he suffered a near-deadly stroke behind the...
Crowds take a shine to floating tree as festive season kicks off
The iconic Floating Christmas Tree returned to the waterfront Tuesday morning ahead of Friday night’s Light Up Geelong celebrations.
Sophia Katos and Imogen Brough will...
‘Stupid booze thieves’ caught on camera in Geelong
“Stupid” thieves continue stealing booze despite security cameras now monitoring most Geelong bottleshops.
Police posted on social media more images of suspects this week...
Gun claim as police swoop on hotel
Two people have been arrested in an incident reportedly involving a firearm at the Peninsula Hotel.
Police blocked off all entrances to the pub as...
Call to speed up fast rail
By Luke Voogt
An opposition MP has called on the State Government to provide a strategic works plan for a proposed 35-minute fast rail link...
Charity helps with boy’s long journey
By Luke Voogt
The operator of Geelong’s oil refinery is on track to raise $120,000 for a charity which helps children with life-threatening conditions.
Some of...
Pensioners set for power struggle
By Luke Voogt
Geelong pensioners will bear the brunt of electricity price rises when one Victoria’s largest power plants closes next year, according to senior...
From the archives
16 years ago
20 November, 2009
A 20-year-old Leopold man who seriously injured two passenger when he drove his car off a cliff has walked free...
