Geelong extend teens' AFL contracts and other top stories

Geelong extend teens' AFL contracts

Geelong has signed exciting teenage talents Nakia Cockatoo and Cory Gregson for a further year, to the end of the 2017 AFL season. Tall midfielder Cockatoo excited the crowd with a 65m super goal in a pre-season match Simonds Stadium. Geelong has ... >> view original

Man rushed to hospital after parachuting accident near Geelong

A parachutist has been rushed to hospital after he descended suddenly near Geelong on Saturday and suffered serious injuries when he hit the ground. Paramedics were called to the Barwon Heads Airport in Connewarre, on the Bellarine Peninsula, after the ... >> view original

Police condemn vicious fist fight between teenage girls in Geelong supermarket

Victoria Police have identified two young women involved in a vicious fist fight at a Geelong supermarket, but are yet to lay any charges. Video of the incident posted online overnight shows the two girls, who appear to be in their teens, screaming ... >> view original

Round table season preview: Geelong

Another year where Geelong found themselves in limbo between a premiership window and the end of a golden era. While their home-and-away form was again solid, winning 17 matches, a straight sets exit in the finals had alarm bells ringing louder than ... >> view original

Bannockburn photographer Margaret Metcalfe wins in VIGEX International ...

VIGEX is a biennial competition hosted by a number of Geelong camera clubs and is one of only two international photographic competitions in Australia accredited by the Australian Photographic Society Inc. and the Fédération Internationale de l'Art ... >> view original

Geelong buzzing about Mitch Clark and Tom Hawkins combo; Joel Selwood ...

SKIPPER Joel Selwood says Geelong “certainly got everything we wanted from the NAB Challenge” and has singled out the cohesion of the Cats' revamped forward line and the exciting start by draftee Nakia Cockatoo. “We are relatively injury free, we got ... >> view original

Family businesses valuable contributors

A great example of a Geelong family business is Bisinella Developments, founded by former plasterer Lino Bisinella 50 years ago. This business has grown and diversified into a leading residential and industrial land developer in our region. Many ... >> view original

AFL player Stokes writes open letter to PM

Indigenous AFL player Mathew Stokes has written an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott, criticising him for his controversial "lifestyle choices" comment. The Geelong midfielder's letter was posted on the club website. AFL player Mathew Stokes ... >> view original

NAB Challenge: Geelong defeats Carlton by 19 points at Etihad Stadium

Admittedly, it's difficult to get a read on Sunday's 19-point win over a weakened Carlton side when Geelong was almost full-strength. But it was the method of the NAB Challenge victory that will give Cats fans hope the glory days can continue. Simply ... >> view original

Beaches get clean up in luxury Geelong waterside development

When SJB first considered the planning of the new waterfront residential project at Geelong, they knew the setting demanded something special. The site is adjacent to a park, on the waterfront with commanding views over Corio Bay. "We didn't want it to ... >> view original