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Teen cricket prodigy smashes 554 runs in Geelong

St Peters CC teenage prodigy Jack Trewin has rewritten the record books with a monumental 554-run knock, opening up about his career-best performance and the joy of playing alongside brother Ollie.

Geelong driver guilty over Princes Freeway crash injuries

A Geelong man has admitted to negligent driving causing serious injury after a shocking Princes Freeway collision that changed another driver's life forever. Christopher Degaura faces sentencing as the victim continues his painful recovery.

Australia urged to act on Sudan genocide crisis

Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.

Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing

A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.

GFNL 2026 Player Movement: Complete Club-by-Club Guide

Get the inside scoop on all the major player movements shaking up the Geelong Football Netball League for 2026. From big-name recruits to surprising departures, we break down every club's list changes in this comprehensive tracker.

Geelong thug jailed for armed home invasion

Abynei Lacey's drug-fuelled home invasion in Lovely Banks ends with prison sentence as judge condemns 'terrifying' armed robbery that traumatised local family.

Former Corio School Site Set for Housing Development

A landmark development proposal would see another former Geelong school campus transformed into modern housing, continuing the region's urban renewal trend while preserving community connections.

Geelong Cricket Thriller: Corio-Modewarre Tie in GCA Epic

In an electrifying Geelong Cricket Association clash, Corio and Modewarre fought to a dramatic tie as captain Alexander Thomson's heroic innings salvaged the match in a final-over thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Scotchmans Hill Winery plans $12m luxury accommodation

Geelong's acclaimed Scotchmans Hill winery is transforming its Drysdale estate with a $12 million luxury accommodation development, featuring 16 premium villas and enhanced visitor facilities set to elevate the Bellarine Peninsula's tourism appeal.

Gungahlin United FC collapses under debt burden

Canberra's football community reels as Gungahlin United FC faces financial collapse with massive debts, forcing the club to call an emergency meeting to determine its future.

Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment

Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.

Geelong Steel Company Collapses with $568,000 Debt

Another Geelong manufacturer falls as JS Ironworkers enters liquidation with $568,000 debt, leaving local suppliers in the lurch and raising concerns about the region's industrial future.

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op faces child employment charges

Victoria's workplace watchdog has slapped the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-operative with multiple charges for allegedly putting children as young as 15 to work in dangerous conditions, including operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.

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