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BUS LOSES CONTROL IN GEELONG, CRASHES INTO POLES AND TREE Emergency services were called to an accident at the corner of Ryrie Street and Garden Street in Geelong just after 6:10 pm. Upon arrival, crews found a bus that had lost control, colliding with a power pole, a light pole, and a tree. Two people have been taken to Geelong Hospital, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

BREAKING NEWS: EMERGENCY SERVICES STRETCHED THIN FOLLOWING DAMAGING STORM Emergency services crews are battling a massive number of calls after a storm cell rocked the Geelong region. There are currently over 150 calls for help after damaging winds and torrential rain battered Geelong. Crews are currently working to clear trees off roads and restore power to those affected. We will keep you updated as more information comes available.

FIREFIGHTERS CONTAIN HOUSE FIRE IN NORLANE, ONE TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire on Ulladulla Street, Norlane, at 2:00 pm after multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reported the blaze. Firefighters arrived within six minutes to find the single-storey brick home fully engulfed in flames. Crews from FRV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) worked together, wearing breathing apparatus to search the property. Fortunately, all occupants had evacuated safely, and everyone was accounted for. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, declaring the scene safe by 2:16 pm. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended, with one person treated for smoke inhalation.

UPDATE: 8 PEOPLE INJURED IN ANGLESEA BALCONY COLLAPSE The number of injured has been updated from 5 to 8 people following a balcony collapse in Anglesea earlier today. Paramedics were called to the scene at approximately 1:50 PM (25 January). 🚑 All eight people were transported to Geelong University Hospital by road ambulance and are reported to be in a stable condition with minor injuries. Our thoughts are with those involved.

MAN TRAPPED IN HORROR ROLLOVER ON GEELONG RING ROAD Emergency services rushed to a chaotic scene on Geelong Ring Road, Hamlyn Heights, at 2:59 PM after Triple Zero (000) calls reported a violent single-vehicle rollover with an occupant potentially trapped. Firefighters arrived to find a devastating sight: a vehicle on its roof and a man in his 30s trapped inside. The occupant was mechanically pinned, and the complex rescue operation required the combined efforts of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), CFA, SES, and Ambulance Victoria crews. After a tense and challenging extraction process, the man was freed and rushed to University Hospital Geelong by road with non-life threatening injuries The incident caused significant disruption, with the scene declared under control only at 3:28 PM. Victoria Police were also in attendance to assist with the aftermath of the crash.

BREAKING: GEELONG'S RING ROAD SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AFTER SERIOUS ROLLOVER Geelong's Ring Road southbound lane near Hamlyn Heights has come to a complete standstill following a serious car rollover. Emergency crews are on the scene, working to free at least one person trapped inside the vehicle. The duration of the closure remains uncertain, and authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area to ensure the safety of paramedics and rescue crews. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.

POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER WOMAN STABBED OUTSIDE COLES CAR PARK IN BELMONT Police are investigating after a woman was injured outside a Coles car park in Belmont on January 18. Around 5:30 p.m., the victim was approached by two unknown individuals and was stabbed during the encounter. The offenders then fled the scene in a vehicle and are currently on the run. The woman was taken to Geelong Hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

TEENAGER CHARGED AFTER ARMSTRONG CREEK POLICE RAID Teenager Charged After Armstrong Creek Police Raid A 15-year-old boy has been charged after Geelong Police executed a warrant at an Armstrong Creek property yesterday. The warrant was carried out at an Atherton Street address, where officers seized a firearm, various weapons, drugs, cannabis plants, cigarettes, and vapes. The teenager was arrested at the scene and is now facing multiple charges, including: - Four counts of drug trafficking - Drug possession - Weapons offences - Sale of a controlled substance (vapes) - Dealing with property suspected to be proceeds of crime The boy, from the Greater Geelong area, has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Police urge anyone with information about illegal activity involving cigarettes, liquor, or vapes to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

FOUR YOUTHS CHARGED AFTER POLICE PURSUIT INVOLVING ALLEGEDLY STOLEN CARS IN GEELONG Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged four youths after a police pursuit involving two allegedly stolen vehicles yesterday. A Mercedes SUV was reportedly stolen from a gym car park on Bradfield Road in Werribee shortly before 10 a.m. on January 13. The Air Wing was called in to track the SUV, which was seen traveling in convoy with an allegedly stolen Nissan Patrol through Corio, Norlane, Little River, and Lara. Police successfully deployed stop sticks along Sandy Creek Road near the You Yangs Regional Park. The occupants of the Nissan Patrol abandoned their vehicle and allegedly transferred into the Mercedes. The Mercedes, now carrying four occupants, continued through Corio and North Geelong despite driving on damaged rims. The vehicle eventually came to a stop on Cabernet Road in Corio, where all four occupants were arrested. A 23-year-old Hampton Park man was charged with three counts of motor vehicle theft and unlicensed driving. He has been bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on March 14. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, both from the Geelong area, were charged with multiple counts of motor vehicle theft, burglary, and dangerous driving. They have been remanded in custody and will appear at a children’s court at a later date. A 15-year-old girl from the Melton area was charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. She has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Police continue their investigation into the incident.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER ARMED BURGLARY IN NORLANE; FEMALE SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE Police have arrested a 20-year-old Bell Post Hill man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Norlane on Thursday, January 9. Authorities allege a man and a woman entered a residence on Station Street around 3:00 PM, demanding cash from the male occupant. During the incident, a firearm was reportedly discharged into the roof of the property. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported. Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) officers negotiated with the man, who was subsequently arrested at the scene. He was taken into custody and is expected to be interviewed by detectives. A search of the property uncovered a firearm. Meanwhile, the female suspect was not located at the scene and remains at large. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information, footage, or who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

BREAKING NEWS: MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED BURGLARY ON STATION STREET, INVESTIGATION ONGOING Investigators have been informed of an aggravated burglary that occurred earlier today on Station Street. Witnesses reported seeing individuals, possibly involved in the incident, entering a nearby property on the same street shortly afterward. Police responded to the scene and arrested a man. Officers remain at the location, as the property has not yet been fully searched and there are other individuals still inside. The investigation is ongoing.

FOUR CHARGED FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED HOME INVASION IN LOVELY BANKS Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged four individuals in connection with an aggravated home invasion in Lovely Banks last week, during which a shot was fired. A man and a woman were arrested yesterday afternoon at a residence in Corio and later interviewed by police. A 28-year-old Corio woman has been charged with multiple offences, including aggravated home invasion (firearm), armed robbery, two counts of common law assault, and committing a Schedule 1 offence while on bail. She was remanded in custody overnight and is scheduled to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court today. A 28-year-old Geelong North man faces similar charges, including aggravated home invasion (firearm), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, two counts of common law assault, and committing a Schedule 1 offence while on bail. He is due to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 8 April. In addition, a 27-year-old Lovely Banks man was arrested on 2 January and charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. A 52-year-old Corio man was charged on 3 January with aggravated home invasion (firearm), armed robbery, and two counts of common law assault. Both men have been remanded to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 8 April. The charges stem from an incident reported on Thursday, 2 January, at a Cox Road property in Lovely Banks. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9:30 am following reports of a home invasion. Police allege several individuals entered the home armed with a homemade firearm and assaulted the two occupants—a 23-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman—who sustained minor injuries. It is also alleged that a shot was fired into the ceiling during the incident. Investigators believe the parties involved were known to each other. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 18