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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

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

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

'It's all pretty raw at the moment'

“I feel like physically I'm feeling reasonably good and I'd like that chance to prove that I've got a little bit left in the tank.” Johnson is chaired off in front of son Archie. Picture: Colleen Petch. Other AFL clubs have been inquiring about the ... >> view original

Geelong re-signs revolutionary big man

The former Olympic athletics hopeful was signed by Geelong as a category B rookie in 2012, before being elevated to the primary list on a permanent basis at the end of last season. "In my first year playing in the AFL I probably couldn't quite believe ... >> view original

Child abuse Royal Commission: Two former Geelong Grammar principals say they ...

Two former principals of Geelong Grammar have told the child abuse Royal Commission they regret their handling of abuse complaints at the school. The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School, Nicholas Sampson, and John Lewis, who went ... >> view original

Former Geelong Grammar School teacher jailed for sex abuse

A former Geelong Grammar housemaster, who was also renowned among Australia's arts community, has been jailed for seven-and-half-years for sexually abusing six boys in his care more than three decades ago. As the Royal Commission into Institutional ... >> view original

Eid Aal-Adha: 5 things you need to know

Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of Sacrifice or the Greater Eid, with prayers, feasts and visits to family and friends. What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha is the second of two religious holidays celebrated by ... >> view original

Malcolm Turnbull: first day as prime minister — live coverage

Jared Owens is a political reporter based in Canberra. He has previously worked at The Australian's Sydney and Brisbane bureaus. https://plus.google.com/116039583906467076146. Rosie Lewis. Reporter. Canberra. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull listens ... >> view original

US-Russia troubles over Syria; prison break, Afghan-style; elusive military ...

U.S.-RUSSIA TROUBLES OVER SYRIA. Russia has sent at least seven Condor transport planes to Syria through Iranian and Iraqi airspace, the New York Times reports, and it's worrying the United States about not being able to block Russia from rearming ... >> view original