Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence A Geelong man who fatally stabbed a 26-year-old and injured his brother was angry his girlfriend was talking to one of the victims, prosecutors say. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown An 18-year-old man will remain in custody after appearing in court charged with murder after a father was found dead following a late-night dog walk in Geelong. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk A murder charge has been laid over the death of a father who was found with head wounds after embarking on a late-night dog walk in Geelong's CBD. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Bye bye brutalism, hello Instagrammers: inside Geelong’s spectacular $140m arts centre Australia’s newest and largest regional arts centre features malleable theatres, Indigenous art and spaces especially designed to get your camera out The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023
Victorian student found unconscious after vaping and taken to hospital The Bannockburn P12 College student was taken to Geelong hospital in a stable condition by paramedics The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023
No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons. AAP · Jul 21, 2023
Commonwealth Games: Victoria’s regions ‘shocked and disappointed’ after event cancelled The 2026 Games, which Daniel Andrews announced would be cancelled, was set to be held across Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023
Kingsley says Cats win sparked Giants surge up ladder GWS have won four of their last five games and coach Adam Kingsley says the round-11 away win over Geelong was a big moment for the in-form Giants. AAP · Jul 4, 2023
Dunkley hobbled as Lions eye crucial AFL block The Brisbane Lions have half an eye on crunch games against Melbourne and Geelong as they prepare to face West Coast without the recuperating Josh Dunkley. AAP · Jul 4, 2023
A Woman Has Died In A House Fire In Geelong & Police Have Established A Crime Scene Emergency services were called to the home following reports of a fire at about 2am this morning. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3, 2023
Heeney snatches thrilling draw for Swans against Cats Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a 54-all draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
Sydney Swans not seeking retribution against Geelong Sydney have been embarrassed by Geelong in their previous two encounters but co-captain Dane Rampe insists the Swans are not out for revenge. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Eliza Batman, the Irish convict reinvented as 'Melbourne's founding mother', was both colonised and coloniser on two violent frontiers On June 8 1835, 188 years ago today, pastoralist John Batman crossed the Bass Strait and arrived on the shores of Naarm (now Melbourne city), on Kulin lands. His Irish-born convict wife, Eliza Batman, and their seven daughters arrived at Port Phillip the following year. The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023
AFL Round-Up: Carlton remain broken, Hawthorn have reason to believe, Melbourne and Geelong stunned It was a round of upsets across the AFL, one that has changed the shape of the season for some of the league's most fancied clubs. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 28, 2023
AAP · May 26, 2023 Cats debutant Mullin dubbed 'the Daicos of Ireland' Geelong coach Chris Scott insists Irishman Oisin Mullin could have debuted for the reigning premiers three weeks ago in a rapid rise for the 23-year-old.
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023 Local councils too often veer between crazy extravagances and mindless austerities, at the community’s expense Geelong has united against budget cuts to the town’s library which threaten the survival of a local hub where everyone is welcome
ABC News · May 23, 2023 Geelong scraps Australia Day celebrations in unanimous council vote about January 26 Geelong council will permanently cease referring to January 26 as Australia Day, as part of a series of changes to how the city commemorates the contentious date.
AAP · May 20, 2023 Electric Dockers pass AFL test with win over Geelong Fremantle's star midfielders rose to the occasion as the Dockers defeated reigning AFL premiers Geelong by 29 points at Optus Stadium.
The New Daily · May 17, 2023 Rubbish piles up as garbo strikes spread across country Bins will go uncollected in Sydney and Geelong as Cleanaway garbos walk off the job and the union calls for state governments to help settle the dispute.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Federal MP Libby Coker raises concerns of 'mismanagement' at Geelong City Council amid funding cuts to public services A Geelong federal MP raises concerns of "mismanagement" at Victoria's largest regional city council, amid community outrage sparked by plans to close local libraries.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Geelong region to lose three libraries due to council budget shortfalls Victoria's second-largest council area is set to lose three libraries and see opening hours slashed at seven others, as Geelong's council cuts costs to help "stay afloat" amid financial pressures.
The Conversation · May 11, 2023 To get to net zero, policymakers need to listen to communities. Here's what they can learn from places like Geelong While the federal government was announcing its flagship Net Zero Authority, in the Victorian city of Geelong hundreds of people – including community groups, unions, faith organisations and business representatives – were preparing an announcement of their own this week.
ABC News · May 3, 2023 The Geelong suburb of Norlane is Victoria's most disadvantaged area, census data shows The northern Geelong suburb of Norlane tops an ABS list of areas in Victoria facing the most disadvantage. But amid the grim statistics and intergenerational challenges, a strong community is taking steps forward.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023 Gary Ablett Sr to sue AFL, Geelong and Hawthorn clubs over concussion claims Geelong legend joins more than 60 AFL players now seeking compensation for head knock issues
ABC News · Apr 11, 2023 Victorian MP says her government should consider appointing administrators to Geelong council amid governance concerns Labor member for Geelong Christine Couzens says she and other state MPs have approached Victoria's local government minister for "frank discussions" about the City of Geelong, amid governance concerns, budget blowouts and impending redundancies.