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In-charge North Melbourne keep Geelong under control

Geelong had their patches, and their players, just not really enough of either. Darcy Lang was inventive at times. Mackie tried to get things moving, and so did Murdoch. Joel Selwood was his resilient self and Jimmy Bartel, Cam Guthrie, Josh Caddy and ... >> view original

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 forward Daniel Menzel impresses on return

Injury-prone Geelong forward Daniel Menzel admits having some doubts about whether he would ever return from a fourth ACL injury, but he is now embarking on a dream AFL return later this season. The 23-year-old said he was "ecstatic" to get through his ... >> view original

Joel Selwood chicken wing tackle could land Geelong captain in trouble, North ...

Meanwhile, the Kangaroos coach stood up to be counted last night — both literally and metaphorically — as his side put itself back in the finals frame with a vital 41-point win over Geelong. After making four changes to the side that was humbled on ... >> 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

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 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

Antiques sold at historic Hesse homestead

A CLEARANCE sale at one of the Geelong region's most historic properties attracted about 500 people at the weekend. The sale at Barunah Plains Homestead offered everything from antique chairs and tables to collectables and even a weatherboard house. >> 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

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