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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: Former Geelong Grammar principal regrets ...

A former principal of Geelong Grammar has told the child abuse royal commission he regrets his handling of abuse complaints at the school. John Lewis was principal of the prestigious private school between 1980 and 1994, and later went on to be ... >> 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

Daniel Menzel looks set to receive a new contract from Geelong after comeback

The 20-year-old become one of Geelong's success stories of the season, able to tackle forwards of all sizes. If Geelong secures Carlton's Lachie Henderson he might play forward at times given Harry Taylor, Tom Lonergan and Kolodjashnij are all ... >> view original

Geelong garden guru bound for Gardening World Cup in Japan

Otherwise his business, Ross U Design & Landscape, splits its work between Geelong and Melbourne. To offset some of the costs of his entry, Mr Uebergang has embarked on a crowd funding campaign, offering a variety of lighthearted rewards and some ... >> view original

Peter Moore: Dysfunctional Geelong council needs to be counselled

When I read that “the Geelong Mayor said he wanted to see the content of the recent confidential council debate about the future of the floating Christmas tree made public so Geelong ratepayers could see what went on behind closed doors at City Hall ... >> view original

State Minister backs Geelong plan to help Syrian refugees

As the Federal Government announced Australia would offer 12,000 additional, permanent places to Syrian refugees and provide $44 million in aid, a State Government Minister said the Geelong region would be assisted to accommodate refugees. >> view original

Comedian Axl Taylor says Geelong hospital discharge no laughing matter

He said mental health services in Geelong remained overwhelmed and underfunded. “People are still falling through the cracks and the cracks are usually six feet deep,” he said. He said discussion around mental health was critical. “It's a matter of ... >> view original

Geelong court: Hot water unit thief gets spell behind bars

Police prosecutor Sergeant Glenn Abbott said that during July and August, Lane and a co-accused were involved in a racket stealing hot water services from unoccupied residential properties, businesses and sporting clubs in the Geelong region. He said ... >> view original

Bail refused after motel room raid

Detective Senior Constable Brad Lancaster told a bail hearing in Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday that staff at a Geelong motel contacted police about 10.30am on September 2 regarding a drug-affected female in the car park. “Staff had also seen ... >> view original