No Sert, but local hope in good nick
FRESHWATER Creek trainer Jamie Edwards is confident he has Sertorius primed for today’s Melbourne Cup.
Winch gun club defiant
HOMELESS Winchelsea Gun Club members will continue their enduring fight for survival.
Punched student taken to hospital
A NORTHERN Bay College student was taken to hospital after being punched by another student on a school camp.
Former Cat on mend after attack
FORMER Geelong footballer Paul Brown has regained consciousness after suffering serious head injuries when he intervened in fight.
Have you seen this duo?
POLICE are seeking help to apprehend two males who have been dangerously driving a car which is probably stolen.
Gun crackdown after six shootings
UPDATE: POLICE will push for a further gun clampdown in the wake of a series of shootings including six since Friday.
Flat figures for Toast to the Coast
WILD weather took its toll on the weekend’s Toast to the Coast, with numbers down across the region.
Making a splash
THE best swimming pools in the region will make you want to jump in straight away.
Get to know Elisha Lindsay
WE ask local photographer Elisha Lindsay nine quick questions...
Gordon insures against skills gap
Daryl McLure A TOUR of The Gordon shows the incredible trades and skills training facilities that have been created and the educational philosophy underpinning them.
Tattoos a recipe for regrets
Karen Matthews INSTEAD of an ancient proverb, my guess is your tattoo is the Chinese version of “I am a tool”.
From around the site
Spring fever Parade brings Cup buzz to city streets
RACING fans have lined Swanston St as the race that stops the nation brought traffic to a standstill. Racing royalty, jockeys, trainers and champions of the turf have taken part ahead of the big race.
Silly form guide Australia’s stupidest Cup form guide
THIS is easily Australia’s stupidest Melbourne Cup form guide. It’s perfect for once-a-year punters, like you. Sort of.
Marvellous millinery
BEAUTIFUL hats and fascinators were a highlight of the day at the Geelong Cup.
14The fun and familiar faces
THE glamorous Renee Enright was one of the familiar faces enjoying Geelong Cup Day.
25Four days of fun at Geelong Show
SHOWBAGS, face painting, rides and animals rounded out the Geelong Show.
26Behind the scenes at Carji
PLAYERS and WAGs let down their hair at the Carji Greeves medal count. Look behind the scenes here.
21RAAF’s ‘dangerous’ fuel shortage
RAAF war planes would run out of fuel just 30 days into a major conflict due to a dangerous shortage of aviation fuel, a report has warned.
‘We will never have sex with men again’
WHILE debate centred on climate change, our national anthem and education, it was a remark from Wendy Harmer that caused the audience to chuckle.
50/50 chance of a Cup rate cut
A MELBOURNE Cup Day interest rate cut will be decided in a photo finish today but economists remain divided on whether the cash rate will fall before Christmas.
What pilots see when landing in fog
WITH flights cancelled across Britain after two days of thick fog, a pilot has released startling footage of what it’s like to fly in those conditions.
Missile hit crash theory dismissed
EXPERTS have discounted claims that a missile was responsible for the Metrojet crash in Egypt. But airline officials blame an ‘external’ factor.
‘Drunk’ woman mauled by tiger
THERE are many bad ideas made while drunk but a US woman gets the prize for the worst after deciding it would be a nice idea to try and pet a tiger.
Fly Direct to Geelong and The Bellarine via Avalon
Hello ladies and gentlemen! Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons is bringing you to Geelong and The Bellarine courtesy of the new direct flights between the Gold Coast and Avalon. Courtesy: YouTube/Visit Geelong and The Bellarine.
0:54Geelong Reinvented
Geelong has been reinvented. From the conversion of an old mill into the East Coast headquarters of Little Creatures brewing to the transformation of the Waterfront into a spectacular place to stay and play, Geelong and The Bellarine has changed. See for yourself. Courtesy: Youtube/Visit Geelong and The Bellarine.
2:14NSW Police arrest Stocco pair near Dubbo
Fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have been arrested by NSW Police at Dunedoo, NSW.
1:06Sea World rescue team release Sandy the Dolphin
After seven weeks of rehab, the Sea World team release a young offshore bottlenose dolphin at Cape Moreton.
4:08
No Sert, but local hope in good nick
FRESHWATER Creek trainer Jamie Edwards is confident he has Sertorius primed for today’s Melbourne Cup.
Dylan races on to podium
GEELONG Kart Club’s Dylan Hollis took silver in the final round of the Australian Karting Championships at Beckley Park
Rooke heads to the Suns
GEELONG premiership player Max Rooke has started a new next chapter in his coaching career.
Our Sertorius can surprise in Cup
GUN jockey Craig Newitt has warned Geelong galloper Sertorius can run a massive race in the Melbourne Cup.
Finch flays New Zealand attack
GEELONG batsman Aaron Finch’s brilliant double century has been brought to a close, departing unbeaten on 288.
Chappy’s a happy little Devil
GEELONG premiership hero Paul Chapman is Werribee Districts’ new coach.
Cricket chaos as side pulls out
A BELLARINE Peninsula cricket club has thrown the competition into chaos by pulling out of A Grade after two rounds.
Have you seen this duo?
POLICE are seeking help to apprehend two males who have been dangerously driving a car which is probably stolen.
Gordon insures against skills gap
Daryl McLure A TOUR of The Gordon shows the incredible trades and skills training facilities that have been created and the educational philosophy underpinning them.
Office tower plan goes green
THE developer behind a ritzy office development at 1 Malop St has further investment plans for Geelong.
Wineries with the most, toast coast
WINERIES across the region will open their doors for the weekend’s Toast to the Coast. Here’s our best picks of the bunch.
Photo galleries
The fun and familiar faces
THE glamorous Renee Enright was one of the familiar faces enjoying Geelong Cup Day.
25Marvellous millinery
BEAUTIFUL hats and fascinators were a highlight of the day at the Geelong Cup.
14Looking Mardi fine!
GEELONG’S Mardi Harwood, partner of Patrick Dangerfield, turned heads on the red carpet on Brownlow Medal night.
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Celts beat festive fun drum
ALL things Celtic were celebrated at Portarlington this weekend, with plenty of highlights at the 12th annual festival.
24Country connection felt
INDIGENOUS culture was celebrated at the Connecting to Country ceremony day on Saturday.
21Fleetwood Mac still has the fire
TWO years after pulling the pin on their 2013 Australian tour, including a date in Geelong, Fleetwood Mac’s most famous line-up is back.
Oh Danny Bhoy, Geelong is calling
SCOTTISH comedian Danny Bhoy grew up in Edinburgh, where the greatest comics in the world descend on the town each year for its Fringe Festival.
Cause suits musos to tee
BIG gigs and big hearts will come together at next year’s Hundred Hole Hike event.
Get to know Elisha Lindsay
WE ask local photographer Elisha Lindsay nine quick questions...
Inside Geelong’s newest cafe
TAKE a look inside new cafe Botanical on Ryrie — the place with the big Cornetto sign.
Go Set is on the move
WHEN seeing The Go Set live, you can’t help it feel as though you have been transported to an Irish pub.
Miranda lands gt’s nod of approval
BEAUTY therapist Miranda Sferco modelled her Geelong Cup attire on a look paraded by Jennifer Hawkins.
I did! I did! I did see a sub!
IF you thought you saw a submarine in Corio Bay at the weekend, you were not mistaken.