Last Top Stories: Former Geelong star Steve Johnson contemplating future

Former Geelong star Steve Johnson contemplating future

Former Geelong great Steven Johnson says he's been in talks with a number of AFL clubs - although he's still to decide whether to play on in 2016. The triple premiership player will come to a decision over the next few weeks on whether to extend his ... >> view original

Danger 'will be at Cats' in 2016: Manager

But Connors declared he wouldn't stand in the way of eight other clubs if Dangerfield slipped through to the draft and was taken before Geelong had the chance to select him with pick 9. Dangerfield last month officially informed the Crows he wanted to ... >> view original

Geelong libraries turn over new leaf with expansion of digital collections

“We are looking forward to giving the Geelong region the best library, heritage and community experience they will ever have.” While the six-level central Geelong centre will dominate services, the corporation has plans for new libraries in Corio, Lara ... >> view original

Extra police deployed to Geelong as weather warms up

Meanwhile, police are appealing for witnesses to a violent brawl outside Ryrie St pub Sporting Globe in central Geelong. Sgt Bennett said up to 11 people were reported to have been involved in the fight which is believed to have started in a bathroom ... >> view original

Scooter horror as kids get towed along platforms by Geelong trains

“A Geelong-bound train was coming through at the same time, and instead of getting on they were holding on to it and getting a tow,” Ms Hamilton said. “I was watching from the window ... I was horrified. All it takes is one slip between the train and ... >> view original

Geelong food relief centres struggle as job losses bite

Mrs van Laar said Alcoa's closure and effect on downstream businesses had been felt and daily demand at centre outlets in Little Smythe St in central Geelong and in North Geelong remained strong. “We would be seeing up to 50 people a day, so that's 50 ... >> view original

Pair to stand trial over Drysdale bashing

During a committal hearing in Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday, Ryan Welsh told the court he, Blair Copperwaite and Paul Swinton had been attending a wake at Drysdale Bowls Club earlier that day. He said he started drinking about 3.30pm before the ... >> view original

Drugs, cash allegedly found in driver's underpants

Constable Scott Davies told a bail hearing in Geelong Magistrates' Court on Monday that, when asked what the bulge was in the front of his underpants, Dylan Irvine replied, “It's my d--k.” Constable Davies said that, upon closer inspection, police ... >> view original

Lara MP John Eren under fire over pay rort claims

They've worked very hard for the wider Geelong area and indeed, certainly for the electorate.” Mr Eren was asked to guarantee Mr Finnigan had only ever worked in his office while being paid as a casual employee. “The Leader of the Opposition can ask ... >> view original

Royal Flying Doctor Service looks to increse Geelong presence

The service's board last week held its strategy meeting in Geelong to better understand regional health issues and to work with local providers. The service is experiencing rapid growth throughout Victoria, as it expands its non-emergency patient ... >> view original