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Two people have been arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle at officers in the Geelong area.

Students buzzing after school bus rammed in dramatic Geelong pursuit

The head of Catholic schools said students were excited and chatty after the incident, in which police opened fire at a vehicle driving erratically.

  • Isabel McMillan and Sherryn Groch

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A man and a woman were arrested after a stolen Kia crashed into a school bus.

‘You can hear their fear’: Screams as shots fired, car crashes into school bus

Students screamed when a stolen car crashed into their school bus on Thursday, before police fired gunshots metres from their window.

  • Cassandra Morgan
Pastries at Born and Bread.

Born and Bread

Join the queue to reach this sourdough haven.

The menu has a Middle Eastern edge.

Barwon Edge

Local landmark enters its peerless era.

Two Noble’s snacks include a Chinese take on oysters kilpatrick and scallops with charred corn custard.

All aboard the G-train: Three new restaurants to try in Geelong

Need further proof Geelong dining is on the up? Here are three fresh places to add to your must-visit list.

  • Gail Thomas
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Former teen footballer sues Geelong Football Club over alleged rape

A former Geelong under-19s footballer is suing the club after he was allegedly raped by a group of older players in the 1980s.

  • Ashleigh McMillan
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Dr Nisha Khot fears women in the Geelong area seeking procedures, including terminations, will face challenges because these treatments are  not available at Catholic health provider St John of God.

‘Difficult day’: Geelong maternity unit to close within two months

Epworth Healthcare confirmed on Thursday it would close its maternity unit on March 31, despite a local baby boom that has birth rates well above the state average.

  • Aisha Dow and Melissa Cunningham
Byron Bay’s median house value fell 23.9 per cent last year, but is still well up on pre-pandemic levels.

The sea change spots where homes are selling at a discount

Popular sea and tree change destinations where prices soared during the property boom have recorded steep price falls amid the downturn, and flood-affected regions have borne the brunt.

  • Kate Burke
Ocean Grove is among the pockets of regional Victoria where the median house price is at least $1 million.

Victorian regional hotspots that have joined the million-dollar club

Still dreaming of a sea-change for a better lifestyle and more affordable property? In some coastal pockets, the median house price is higher than in Melbourne.

  • Elizabeth Redman
Waterhouse runs away with a one-two finish in Geelong Cup

Waterhouse runs away with a one-two finish in Geelong Cup

Locally bred stayer Runaway upstages international visitors to lead all the way on an 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie' day for racing.

  • Peter Ryan