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Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns’ top-four spot

Chris Scott is confident Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is ready to return to his bullocking best against Gold Coast, with an AFL top-four...

Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues. While the Geelong...

‘I won’t say it’: Bulldogs address approach to Smith

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has playfully suggested it has taken their trip to Kardinia Park for Geelong's home ground to be filled. Thursday night's...

Relief for borrowers as RBA hands down second rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point in a widely-anticipated decision. Following the central bank's first...

Cameron, Smith star as Cats down Port amid injury chaos

Jeremy Cameron has kicked seven goals and Bailey Smith had 30 touches as Geelong hammered Port Adelaide by 76 points in a clash marred...

Cats wary of Saints’ Marvel-lous venue form

Chris Scott is far more interested in the St Kilda of round 24 last AFL season, compared to the opposition whose season started so...

Regional shake up to accommodate population boom

The population of regional Australia will boom in the coming decades as the boundaries of major centres are redrawn in a bid to ease...

Geelong focuses on midfield depth despite pre-season loss

Geelong experimented with its midfield depth in last night's pre-season clash against Essendon at GMHBA Stadium, falling by 21 points but...

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Geelong have had to hold Bailey Smith back as the boom recruit attempts to prove himself at his new club, says captain Patrick Dangerfield. Smith...

AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the possible return of state of origin amid a "groundswell" of support for the concept, as the...

RBA cuts rates, bringing long-awaited mortgage relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, bringing long-awaited financial relief to mortgage...

New Zealander Geary claims hard-fought Vic Open win

New Zealander Josh Geary has won the men's Vic Open the tough way, overcoming brutal conditions as strong winds whipped around 13th Beach. Geary began...

Su Oh has tamed strong winds to win the Vic Open

Former junior prodigy Su Oh was the last woman standing on a day of windy carnage at 13th Beach as she came from nowhere...

World-class events boost Greater Geelong’s economy

I love this time of year when our community comes together to celebrate what makes our city a great place to live. The Festival of...

So much to love about living here

I've always loved the You Yangs – so I'm thrilled to represent you as councillor in the new ward named after and home to...

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty’s famous jumper

Already likened to Richmond legend Dustin Martin, AFL No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is keen on taking over the famous No.4 jumper after joining the...

2025 AFL fixture unveiled