Two Cars Impounded in Geelong Crackdown on Suspended Drivers
Victoria Police have impounded two vehicles during a traffic enforcement operation in Geelong, reminding motorists that driving while suspended can resu...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Australia to Test New Aus Alert Emergency Warning System in Geelong Ahead of National Launch
The Australian Government is preparing to launch Aus Alert, a new national emergency warning system capable of sending alerts directly to compatible mobile phones during disaste...
Geelong Retailers Call for Increased Police Presence Following CBD Threat Incident
A Geelong retailer is demanding increased police patrols in the CBD after staff were allegedly threatened with violence during a frightening store rampa...
Legal team explores mental impairment defence in Eastern Beach murder case
Lawyers for accused murderer Simon Macaulay are investigating whether a mental impairment defence may be available as proceedings over the alleged Easte...
Global Photographer Michael Wilkin Brings International Experience to Victoria's Surf Coast
After spending years working in major creative hubs including New York and London, photographer Michael Wilkin has returned home to capture the stories...
Corio Carpenter Fears He Was Targeted in Drive-By Shooting After Allegedly Intervening in Domestic Violence Incident
A Geelong tradesman says he fears for his safety after a gunshot was allegedly fired at his Corio home, an incident he believes may be linked to his eff...
Dwelling debate continues in Geelong amid housing pressure
Debate over housing development and dwelling density continues across Greater Geelong as councils, developers and residents discuss how to meet growing housing demand while bala...
Final season announced for council’s ‘One Tree for Me’ campaign
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the final season of its “One Tree for Me” campaign, a community initiative encouraging residents to plant trees on private property to...
Accused Hijacker Stopped for Hungry Jack’s Before Carrying Gun, Teddy Bear on Plane
A Victorian teenager accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly stopped at a Hungry Jack’s restaurant before entering Avalon Airport dressed in high-visibility w...
Arrest After Avalon Airport Bomb Scare Throws Travel Into Chaos
A major security scare at Avalon Airport caused widespread travel disruption after a suspicious item was discovered during screening procedures. The terminal was partially evacu...
Geelong Carpenter Accused of Threatening Apprentice Over Sick Leave
Fair Work alleges Victorian carpenter underpaid young workers and threatened to sack an apprentice for taking personal leave.
Geelong CBD safety concerns raised after night-time walking assessment
A recent night-time walking assessment in Geelong has highlighted safety concerns in parts of the CBD, with residents and workers reporting that certain areas feel unsafe after...
In-Home Childcare Sector Faces Collapse as Families of Vulnerable Children Warn of Serious Risks.
threatening support for families dealing with illness, remote living and complex circumstances. Australia’s in-home childcare sector is under growing financial pressure after be...
Prison Gardening Program Helps Supply Fresh Food to Families in Need
A long-running horticulture program at Marngoneet Correctional Centre in Victoria is helping provide fresh vegetables to families facing food insecurity across the Geelong regio...