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9th October 2024

AM Edition

‘It’s got to stop’: Geelong scam victim speaks out after losing $35k

A Bannockburn woman lost $35,000 after falling for a sophisticated “fake job” scam online. Now, she wants to make sure others don’t fall for the same ploy.

Man dead, after car rolls in Forrest

A 49-year-old man has died after a crash in Forrest on Tuesday evening.

Kids still live in fear after drug-addled Geelong burglar’s break-in

A family’s small children still have nightmares more than a year after a drug-addled burglar broke into their home in the dead of night.

Ramen bar fined $25k after mould found in kitchen

A Japanese restaurant in Geelong has faced court after health officers witnessed staff not washing their hands after handling raw meat and found mould in the kitchen.

Next step for demolished CBD building after six-year saga

Suitors for a Geelong CBD landmark that was demolished are already circling as the property hits the market. See what’s in store for the prime site.

‘Shaken up’: Star speaks after horror crash

The Aussie radio presenter has returned to work after a horror cycling accident while training left him in hospital with a serious spinal injury.

New Covid strain in Australia detected

The XEC strain has been detected in 29 countries, with scientists saying it could become the dominant Covid variant. Here’s everything you need to know.

‘Embarrassing’ road name sparks call to ditch historic ‘slur’

A council has been asked to find a better name to commemorate the area’s heritage that doesn’t use a term they say is now an offensive racial slur.