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July 15, 2021
Two new COVID-19 cases recorded, no new restrictions yet
TWO more Victorians have contracted coronavirus after an infected man attended an AFL match at the weekend, but no further COVID-19 restrictions have been...
July 11, 2021
Victoria to close borders with NSW and ACT
VICTORIA has effectively shut its border to the entirety of NSW and the ACT over concerns COVID-19 could leak out of Sydney. Acting Chief Health...
June 22, 2021
Crowds on agenda for Melbourne AFL games
By Oliver Caffrey and Callum Godde Crowds are expected to return to AFL games in Melbourne as the Victorian capital continues to recover from its most...
June 16, 2021
Crowd still a chance for Cats home game on Friday
THE door has been left open by the Victorian Government for a reduced capacity crowd for Geelong's AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs. On Monday...
June 1, 2021
Blitz for aged care workers to get COVID-19 jab
THE Victorian Government has announced all aged care and disability workers will soon be able to jump the queue at mass vaccination centres, as...
May 12, 2021
Frank Costa farewelled as the King of Geelong
On the desk of Frank Costa was a simple sign which summed up the unofficial King of Geelong. "It said: 'the buck stops here'," Father...
May 5, 2021
Scott’s Cats chasing ‘benchmark’ Richmond
By Shayne Hope Geelong coach Chris Scott says there is no major secret to beating Richmond but the key lies in the execution of plans against...
March 23, 2021
Home visitor cap to rise to 100, masks not mandatory at shops
Victorians can soon have 100 visitors at home and won't have to wear masks at shops, in the most significant easing of restrictions since...
February 26, 2021
Mask and gathering rules to ease to Christmas settings
VICTORIA'S mask rules and social gathering restrictions will be eased and workers can return to the office as of tomorrow (Saturday, February 27), as...
February 4, 2021
Cats smashed at home in AFLW season opener
NORTH Melbourne have fired an early warning shot to AFLW rivals with a 62-point demolition of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless until late in...
February 4, 2021
Speaking
Understanding the terms used on wine labels can be pretty challenging, particularly when they are in a foreign language. Is that the grape variety?...
February 4, 2021
A casual celebration
We had a birthday celebration for my mother last weekend. It was reasonably casual and we decided to have brunch at our family beach...
February 1, 2021
Ruthless Roos obliterate Geelong in AFLW
North Melbourne have fired an early warning shot to AFLW rivals with a 62-point demolition of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless until...
January 21, 2021
Local COVID-free streak grows, more cases linked to Australian Open
VICTORIA is rebuilding its streak of days without locally-transmitted cases of coronavirus, but more infections have been recorded among Australian Open players and staff. Yesterday...
January 19, 2021
Kyrgios calls Djokovic ‘tool’ over demands
Nick Kyrgios has criticised Novak Djokovic after the world No.1 reportedly wrote to Australian Open organisers asking them to ease quarantine restrictions for players. There...
January 2, 2021
Victoria records 10 new COVID-19 cases, all linked to NSW
VICTORIA has reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 community transmission, as thousands cut short their NSW holidays in a mad dash to get home...
December 28, 2020
Victoria to keep NSW border shut for New Year’s Eve
VICTORIA has confirmed its border with NSW will stay shut for New Year's Eve as the northern beaches cluster continues to spark new cases. Victorian...
November 19, 2020
Steven retires from AFL
Geelong midfielder Jack Steven has retired from the AFL with one year remaining on his contract. Announced on Thursday, the 30-year-old's decision comes after he...
November 1, 2020
Two more days of zero coronavirus cases
Victoria has reported a second straight day without any fresh coronavirus cases or deaths as active cases continue to drop. It comes after the state...
October 26, 2020
Victoria has no new virus cases or deaths
VICTORIA has a clean daily coronavirus sheet for the first time in more than four months, with no deaths or new cases. Today's Department of...
October 23, 2020
Cats’ community connection stokes flag bid
There's no place like home. For the majority of Geelong players who run out in Saturday night's AFL grand final against Richmond, the big country town either...
October 21, 2020
Steel Prince crowned cup winner
THE Geelong Cup proved a triumph for the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable as they trained the quinella, with Steel Prince holding off imported...
October 21, 2020
Persistence pays off for Simpson
SAM Simpson was literally the last player picked for Geelong's AFL finals campaign. In Saturday's grand final, unless the Cats or Richmond spring a selection...
October 20, 2020
Sick Hawkins misses Cats’ training
Geelong are adamant Tom Hawkins will be fit to play in the AFL grand final against Richmond despite the Coleman medallist missing Tuesday's training...
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