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Accused broke ex's jaw and threatened to burn house down, court hears

Dwayne Anderson, 26, of no fixed address, appeared in Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday facing charges including recklessly causing serious injury. Detective Senior Constable Kylie Kallas told a bail hearing the relationship between Mr Anderson and ... >> view original

Cyclist critical after cardiac arrest

The spokesman said a doctor and off-duty paramedic worked on the man for some time before he was flown to Geelong hospital in a critical condition, shortly before midday. A Geelong hospital spokeswoman said the man remained in a critical, but stable ... >> view original

Online dating scammers strip six Geelong victims of almost $1m

ONLINE dating scammers have stripped six Geelong victims of almost $1m and left them emotionally shattered and in some cases suicidal. Diversitat financial counsellors identified the cases within the first few months of this year and believe they point ... >> view original

Geelong to host Renegades-Stars clash

Geelong will play host to a Melbourne Big Bash derby this summer when the two sides play a warm-up fixture at Simonds Stadium on December 11 as part of the inaugural 'Geelong Carnival of Cricket'. The two BBL clubs, who have already established a ... >> view original

Child sex abuse royal commission: Geelong grammar principal sorry for school ...

The principal of Geelong Grammar has apologised for the school failing in its duty of care to students who were sexually abused by teachers. Stephen Meek, who has been headmaster since October 2004, told the royal commission into child sexual abuse he ... >> view original

Man allegedly caught driving while drug affected with drugs in car was on way ...

Sen-Constable Osborne said a witness contacted police after seeing Mr Buckle driving slowly in a 100km/h zone on the Princes Highway towards Geelong during the early hours of yesterday. “The witness said the car was swerving in and out lanes,” he said. >> view original

'It's all pretty raw at the moment'

Other AFL clubs have been inquiring about the former Geelong forward. Johnson said he would also consider taking on a coaching role. But before making a decision, the 32-year-old is planning a snow trip to take a much-needed break. He said he would ... >> view original

Former Geelong Grammar student reveals an extraordinary school's 'peculiar ...

Geelong Grammar is a very peculiar environment. Neither in Geelong or Melbourne, it is an isolated pile of ivy-covered brick perched on a significant piece of land on Corio Bay. Almost all staff members reside on the grounds, the majority of students ... >> view original

Sunny spring has sprung… for now

According to Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail, the cycle is typical of spring climate, with the chilly weather set to ease off in coming weeks. “With spring being a transitional month, it's normal to get hot and then colder days,” he ... >> view original

Court told man exposed himself while trying on women's clothes

Ramesh Gembali, 43, pleaded guilty in Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday to wilful and obscene exposure. Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Siobhan Daly said Gembali was in a Waurn Ponds clothing store about 5.19pm on April 20. “He approached ... >> view original