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Geelong Grammar School to come under child abuse inquiry spotlight

"In response to Notices to Produce received from the royal commission, Geelong Grammar School has provided material to [the royal commission], relating to the conduct by some former staff members, dating back to the 1960s, some of which has already ... >> view original

Geelong weather: Farmers hoping for wet blast of winter this weekend

Forecasters are predicting rain, hail and snow across Victoria as temperatures plummet into next week. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Terry Ryan said temperatures in Geelong will reach 12 degrees maximum all week, but Sunday will be the ... >> view original

Geelong Powerball winner reaches deal with colleagues

The Geelong courier who hit the jackpot by winning a $16.7m Powerball draw has struck a deal with the co-workers who had been in a lottery syndicate with him. The details of the deal between Gary Baron and the 16 former colleagues at Toll Group must ... >> view original

North Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas dropped for clash with Geelong

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott is back with a vengeance, returning from a month-long injury lay-off by making four changes including dropping goal-sneak Lindsay Thomas for the Kangaroos' crucial Saturday night clash against Geelong at Etihad Stadium ... >> view original

Geelong Powerball: Winner Gary Baron reaches legal deal with syndicate ...

Courier turned multi-millionaire Gary Baron has not yet agreed to share the spoils of his $16.6 million Powerball win with the members of his lotto syndicate, Fairfax Media understands. The Geelong man is accused of keeping the big win to himself ... >> view original

Scott Thompson concedes North Melbourne must defeat Geelong to keep ...

NORTH Melbourne defender Scott Thompson believes the dumping of three players, including mercurial forward Lindsay Thomas, has sent a clear message to the playing group that they need to perform against Geelong. Thompson, who reaches his ... >> view original

Daniel Menzel comeback: Daniel Menzel plays first game back since fourth knee ...

INJURY-PRONE Geelong forward Daniel Menzel has made a successful return to football, playing almost three quarters in the Cats' VFL clash with Werribee. Menzel played almost three quarters before the Cats hierarchy decided the youngster had done ... >> view original

Tom Hawkins signs five-year contract extension with Geelong

His grandfather on his mother's side, his father and two uncles all played for Geelong, with Hawkins - who joined the club as a father-son selection in the 2006 national draft - is keen to keep the family name at Simonds Stadium. “It's taken its time ... >> view original

Did Roos, Dons stray from the blueprint?

The Geelong team that won three premierships in five years between 2007 and 2011 did not once go to the trade table to strengthen a particular area through recruitment. That's in direct contrast to the likes of Essendon and North Melbourne, who have ... >> view original

Pilot killed in light plane crash at Lethbridge, north-west of Geelong

An 85-year-old pilot has been killed in a light plane crash at Lethbridge, north-west of Geelong. Witnesses said they saw the plane taxiing down the runway at the Lethbridge Airpark about midday on Wednesday. They said the pilot made several attempts ... >> view original