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Geelong's Commonwealth Games involvement under threat as feud with Victorian government intensifies

The City of Greater Geelong's chief executive says he is "bitterly disappointed" after Premier Daniel Andrews and several government MPs publicly accuse the council of mismanaging crucial community projects.

ABC News

Notorious paedophile John Coogan infiltrated Footscray Football Club in the 1970s

Two men tell the ABC that John Coogan took them on trips to Western Oval in the 1970s when they were 12 years old as a part of his grooming process. Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.

ABC News

The surprise packets of AFL in 2022 — from Will Brodie and Paddy McCartin to Jai Newcombe and Patrick Lipinski

With 12 rounds gone in 2022, Andrew McGarry looks at a handful of AFL players who have surprised everyone so far this season.

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Bulldogs find mojo ahead of Cats AFL test

The Western Bulldogs are chasing a fourth-straight AFL win when they take on Geelong, with both sides looking to cement their positions in the top-eight.

AAP

Job vacancies jump by a quarter in regional Australia, outstripping mining boom record

Rural areas now have 84,600 unfilled jobs, far exceeding the 2011 peak, despite constraints of limited housing

The Guardian - AU

Cats pull clear for AFL win over Crows

Jeremy Cameron provided some clips for the highlights reel as he kicked four goals in Geelong's 42-point AFL win over Adelaide.

AAP

Fremantle ends Melbourne's unbeaten AFL run as Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast Suns score massive victories

Reigning premiers Melbourne fall to Fremantle in a shock 38-point defeat at the MCG, while Western Bulldogs thrash West Coast by 101 points and Gold Coast enjoys a 67-point triumph over Hawthorn.

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Walker, Rachele out for Crows in AFL

Adelaide's two most dangerous forwards Taylor Walker and Josh Rachele will miss Saturday's AFL game against Geelong.

AAP

Crows clear injured Dawson for AFL game

Adelaide expect Jordan Dawson to play against Geelong this weekend despite bursting an eardrum in his AFL club's latest loss.

AAP

In-form Power out to break Geelong drought

Port Adelaide will be aiming to make it five wins on the trot when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

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Rohan's AFL return set to boost Cats

Geelong star Gary Rohan has not played an AFL game since September last year but is finally ready to return to action against Port Adelaide this week.

AAP

More than 2,000 submissions made on proposed Viva Energy LNG terminal in Geelong

A proposed LNG import terminal at Corio Bay in Geelong's north could help solve a looming gas shortage for Victoria. But it faces strong opposition from environmentalists and community groups who say the project is at odds with the state's goal to dramatically rein-in greenhouse gas emissions.

ABC News

Pressure set to drive Giants' AFL recovery

GWS forward Harry Himmelberg says his side must show they have taken a genuine step forward by knocking off Geelong in Canberra on Saturday evening.

AAP

Brilliant Dockers stun Cats in Geelong

Fremantle have established themselves as genuine AFL premiership contenders by overcoming their injury concerns to beat Geelong by three points.

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Injury-hit Dockers not spooked by Cats

Fremantle forward Matt Taberner is set to miss games against Geelong and North Melbourne after suffering a hamstring injury against Carlton.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong joined by Fremantle and St Kilda as round six reveals the list of challengers

With Melbourne sitting pretty on top of the ladder, round six helped reveal which clubs are best placed to mount the challenge. We digest the week that was.

AAP

Vic man charged with murder faces court

A Victorian man accused of murdering another man in Geelong has faced court.

ABC News

Brisbane holds on for seven-point win over Collingwood as Lions' forwards prove the difference

Collingwood again win the inside-50 count but can't kick a winning score as Brisbane hold on for a hard-fought, seven-point win.

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The Guardian - AU

Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Opening ceremony will take place at MCG, while Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland will hold sporting events

ABC News

Victoria confirmed as 2026 Commonwealth Games host with regional centres to host most events

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in regional Victoria, with hubs to be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland.

ABC News

Police raids smash south-west Victorian meth ring

Police arrest 10 people in eight days as part of an investigation into a meth trafficking syndicate in Geelong and south-west Victoria.

The Conversation

Climate change, mental health services, a better education system: what marginalised young people told us needs to be fixed

In youth policy and service delivery the idea of youth voice and participation is an uncontested “good thing”. But which youth voices? Who is heard and who is left out?

AAP

'Gloves off' as Lions face Cats AFL test

Brisbane will embrace their brewing AFL rivalry with Geelong as they look to break a 12-game, 19-year losing streak at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night.

ABC News

Australia's chief vet backs calls to import lumpy skin disease samples for vaccine work

Mark Schipp is supporting the cattle industry's proposal to import live samples of the disease in a bid to protect Australia's $40 billion red meat industry.

AAP

Fagan won't let Lions bask in AFL glory

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan will not let his players bask in the glory of their 108-point AFL win over North Melbourne with a trip to Geelong coming up.

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