View in browser 11th May 2026

Sports update ‘Really tough times’: St Mary’s pay respect, support teammates after tragedy Community footy paled into insignificance this week after the sudden death of Brittany McLaughlin. St Mary’s wrapped its arms around each other and honoured her in their win. READ MORE   Pies’ fatal flaw laid bare by Geelong’s greatest strength Geelong put on a clinic at the MCG on Saturday night, and put the AFL world on notice as their greatest strength deeply exposed Collingwood’s biggest weakness. READ MORE   ‘Couldn’t leave’: Young footy star on special bonds which kept him at home After coming second in the Geelong Falcons’ best and fairest, and securing a train-on spot with the Cats’ VFL team, a young forward has his sights on one big goal in 2026. READ MORE   Cats captain’s draft, team mission as VFLW list locked in Mel Staunton has plenty on her plate as a 21-year-old captain. But she has high hopes for her own game and the Cats. Plus, the Geelong VFLW’s list ahead of the VFLW season and the ... READ MORE   ‘Something has to change’: GFNL club’s revival plan A former Football Geelong boss says he can see parallels between a local club which has put its team into recess and his work helping bolster a struggling WAFL outfit. READ MORE   News update ‘Beyond ridiculous’: Fed-up commuters blast V/Line V/Line has sparked fresh commuter fury after faults caused Monday morning delays on the Geelong line. READ MORE   Investors claim MPs ‘colluding’ to derail project Four married couples who pooled superannuation funds and life savings for a Bellarine development claim Labor MPs and a local community group have colluded to block their project. READ MORE   Builder sued for allegedly telling sick apprentice ‘you’re done’