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Thousands of ratepayers miss payment

A growing number of Geelong residents are struggling to pay their rates, as the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic hits the region.

Greater Geelong drivers face lengthy test wait

More than 4500 Greater Geelong drivers had their licensing appointments cancelled when VicRoads suspended testing in March - and the time needed to clear the backlog could be lengthy.

Hope for vulnerable children being exploited

Each year hundreds of our most vulnerable children are reported missing to police after running away from state care homes. Sadly, these at risk children are sometimes exploited and preyed o...

Jailed bikie loses appeal

A Rebels bikie enforcer from Geelong has failed in a bid to reduce his lengthy jail term for a crime spree that centred on running a brazen rebirthing racket.

Brawler admits punching chef, pulling hair

A diner had a clump of his hair pulled out after a young man went on a drunken rampage inside a Geelong restaurant, clashing with a chef in front of shocked patrons.

Parfitt emerging as Cats' next midfield star

Geelong rising star Brandan Parfitt is emerging as the Cats next best midfielder as he looks to cement his place alongside established stars Patrick Dangerfield and Joel Selwood.