Man bragging online about explosives triggers evacuation in Geelong suburb and other top stories

Man bragging online about explosives triggers evacuation in Geelong suburb

A man bragging online about having explosives has sparked a bomb scare in the Geelong suburb of Whittington. Police launched a search of the property about 7:00am after receiving a tip-off that the man had been bragging. The bomb squad sent a bomb ... >> view original

Largest fish trawler Geelong Star arrives in Australian waters

The controversial Dutch-owned factory freezer trawler Geelong Star has arrived in Australia and been given initial Federal Government approval to fish, despite concerted opposition. Geelong Star would be the largest trawler to fish in Australian waters ... >> view original

Season preview: Geelong

Geelong is reasonably well placed from an injury standpoint, although the long-term injuries to Lincoln McCarthy (foot), Daniel Menzel (knee/hamstring) and Nathan Vardy (knee) hurts the club's depth. Ruckman Rhys Stanley, who battled bone bruising in ... >> view original

Geelong Star: Arrival of 95m-long trawler reignites debate over environmental ...

The arrival of a 95-metre long fishing and freezer trawler in Western Australia has reignited debate over the environmental hazards large vessels pose to marine life. The Geelong Star, operated by Seafish Tasmania, has arrived in Albany with a view to ... >> view original

Match Preview: Hawthorn v Geelong

Geelong No doubt Geelong's straight-sets exit from last year's finals would have been burning all summer so they'll be keen to start the season off on a positive note. They've injected some youth – Nakia Cockatoo was so impressive in the NAB Challenge ... >> view original

Nakia Cockatoo, Cory Gregson could get Geelong debut, Mitch Clark ready to ...

Nakia Cockatoo, Cory Gregson could get Geelong debut, Mitch Clark ready to face Hawthorn. by: Ben Higgins; From: Herald Sun; April 01, 2015 3:15PM. Increase Text Size · Decrease Text Size · Print · Email · Share · Add to Digg · Add to del.icio.us · Add ... >> view original

Two men found dead at residence in Geelong

Two men have been found dead at a residence in Geelong. Police were called to Thatcher Court in Whittington, where they found the bodies of two men, about 10.30am on Wednesday. It is believed the men died of stab wounds, News Corp has reported. >> view original

Two men found dead at Geelong house

Two men have been found dead at a house in the Geelong suburb of Whittington. The bodies were found at the property on Thatcher Court. Homicide detectives are being notified and are expected to attend the scene. Paramedics said they were notified of ... >> view original

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

The AFL Missing Links: Geelong and Gold Coast get set for a premiership charge

Two new recruits, one an experienced goal kicker and the other a six-game, hard-at-it midfielder will hold the key for their team's finals assault. For Geelong, this player brings the hope of having the dominant 'twin towers' that grand finalists ... >> view original