Richmond and Geelong couldn’t be split in Round 8 of the VFL on Saturday at the Swinburne Centre. In a game that struggled to flow at times, the Tigers and Cats were locked on 75 points each at the final siren. Bigoa Nyuon’s right fist was the hero, as Geelong’s shot to score after the … [Read more…]
An East Geelong man who was in possession of just under 400 grams of cannabis was involved in a number of assaults. Rodney O’Toole, a 40-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court to three counts of unlawful assault and possession of cannabis. On August 27, 2022 O’Toole was behaving erratically and was yelling … [Read more…]
It was an incident which went down in football infamy. Now, after 42 years, David Rhys-Jones and Peter Smith reunite to remember the day the South Melbourne star punched a runner. AFL: Future Hall of Famers Jack Riewoldt and Tom Hawkins exchanged guernseys after Richmond sprung a surprise over the Cats at the MCG. The … [Read more…]
Organisers have announced the Bay Crits 2023 edition was the last time the cycling event would open the January summer season of racing. In a joint statement released last week, event organisers John Trevorrow and Karin Jones called time on the race that Trevarrow founded in 1989 and served as race director for throughout its … [Read more…]
Passengers on the Geelong line between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will soon have more options for their travel, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering 31 extra extended services every week thanks to new train stabling facilities in Waurn Ponds. There will be 21 extra services for South Geelong and Marshall stations and 26 extra … [Read more…]
City of Greater Geelong Acting CEO Kaarina Phyland: The City of Greater Geelong does not support the closure of any libraries. Like many governments and other organisations, we are under financial pressure due to rapidly rising costs. Our Council is facing difficult decisions as it looks to keep the City financially sustainable so we can … [Read more…]
NPL3 Melbourne Victory will look to bounce back in NPL3 action on Sunday as they host Geelong SC at Epping Stadium. Joe Palatsides’ side tasted defeat for the first time this season last Sunday as they went down to Nunawading City thanks to a late penalty that separated the sides. Victory will be without Kasey … [Read more…]
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau. A dew point of 11 at 12pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 14.4 degrees. The relative humidity is 72 per cent. The highest expected temperature today is 17, the same as yesterday’s … [Read more…]
By Jena Carr and Matt Hewson Geelong will get more funding to improve its local roads thanks to the federal government. The City of Greater Geelong Council will receive close to an additional $130 million during the second part of phase four of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Mayor Trent Sullivan said the … [Read more…]
Richmond defender Noah Balta has won over the Fox Footy panel with a brilliant post-match interview after his side’s upset victory over Geelong on Friday night. It matched the premiership Tiger’s huge on-field performance on the night. Balta was among Richmond’s best players, finishing with 17 disposals and six intercept marks and getting on top … [Read more…]