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Geelong 24/7 News Now, Geelong (2025)

23/07/2025

BOMB THREAT FORCES TRAINS TO BE CANCELLED AND BOMB SQUAD CALLED IN

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes, James
Date: 24/7/2025

An evening train was force to be evacuated after a concerning call was made to a local train station Last night.

Police were called to Marshall Station around 8:00pm, after staff at the station received a call that a train had a bomb on it.

The train, which was stopped at the station was evacuated, with multiple police units blocking off the entrances and erecting police tape.

A police spokesperson has confirmed that no one was injured, however as the passengers disembarked they were visibly distressed.

“We are unsure of what has happened, we’ve only been told it’s some sort of emergency services incident,” one passenger said.

Wednesday night services were canceled, with V/Line saying, “Services are held between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong due to a police operation.”

The bomb squad responded to the scene, with our crew seeing them looking around the train on the platform.

Throughout Thursday morning multiple services were transferred to coach services, with busses operating the trip between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong.

A 6:59 service to Southern Cross was cancelled, while the 9:24am service which was scheduled to leave Warnambool, was instead moved to Geelong station to leave at 11:14am.

There was found to be no threat to the public and it was deemed a hoax.

Police are continuing to investigate.

More to come.

21/07/2025

CRIME SCENE ESTABLISHED FOLLOWING LATE NIGHT HOUSE FIRE IN EASTERN SUBURBS

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 21/7/2025

A crime scene was established last night following a house fire in the eastern suburbs.

Emergency services, including police and firefighters, were called to Solar Drive in Whittington around 10:40pm.

Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes locating the property fully engulfed by fire, after distressed neighbours made multiple calls to triple-0.

A Victoria police spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Geelong 24/7 News Now understands that a large percentage of the damage was contained to two bedrooms at the front of the property.

The front yard was filled with items which appeared to have come from inside the home.

Neighbours have said that it isn’t the first time firefighters have been called to the property.

Anyone with information that could assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

17/07/2025

MAN RESCUED AFTER DRAMATIC OCEAN SEARCH OFF SURF COAST

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 17/7/2025

There‘s been dramatic scenes in a coastal town this evening as emergency services launched a frantic search operation off the Surf Coast.

Just before 6:30pm, a passerby walking along Surf Coast Walk in Jan Juc heard distressed calls for help coming from near the water, before phoneing Triple Zero (000).

Emergency services rushed to the scene, deploying multiple resources, including one of Victoria Police’s Air Wing helicopters, which was seen circling above the waters off Jan Juc Beach.

Shortly after, a man was located in the water near where the shouting was heard and was brought back to shore by jet ski.

Paramedics from Ambulance Victoria assessed the man at the scene.

Fortunately, he is not believed to be seriously injured.

The exact circumstances surrounding how the man ended up in the water remain unclear.

More to come.

15/07/2025

BELLARINE MOTORISTS FACING DELAYS FOLLOWING PEAK HOUR CRASH

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes, Traffic Team
Date: 15/7/2025

There is peak hour delays on the drive home from the Bellarine this afternoon following a crash.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Shaws Lane and Barwon Heads Road in Connewarre around 4:30pm, after reports of a collision.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a Volkswagen Tiguan and another vehicle had collided, with the Tiguan sustaining damage to its rear end.

Police directed traffic from Barwon Heads into Shaws Lane, while motorists heading towards the Bellarine were forced to slow as crews worked to clear the scene.

Paramedics assessed two patients, one inside an ambulance, and the other on the grass along the roadside.

Firefighters also attended, after initial reports indicated one of the vehicles was issuing smoke.

Ambulance Victoria has been contacted for comment.

More to come.

15/07/2025

YOUNG CHILD INJURED, RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL, AFTER PRAM HIT BY CAR

By: Editorial Team, Declan, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 15/7/2025

A child is recovering in hospital following a crash involving a pram in central Geelong this morning.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of McKillop and Swanton Streets just after 8:30am, following reports that a pram and pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed the child, aged 1 year old, sustained upper body injury’s and was transported to Geelong University Hospital.

The person pushing the pram was not injured.

The driver, a 37-year-old Geelong West man, remained at the scene and is assisting police with their investigation.

“The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and the investigation is ongoing,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

14/07/2025

BREAKING: DELICATE RESCUE AFTER PERSON FALLS INTO WELL IN REGION’S NORTHERN SUBURBS

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes

A delicate rescue operation has unfolded in the region’s northern suburbs this evening.

Emergency services were called to Corio Quay Road in North Geelong around 6:51pm after receiving reports that a person was trapped in a well.

Crews from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and the SES arrived on scene within minutes finding a patient, believed to be a teenager, at the bottom of a concrete stormwater pit, along with a bicycle.

A spokesperson for FRV confirmed the person was trapped around nine metres deep.

Crews worked together using a tripod rescue system in order to lift the patient, and the bike, to street level.

After returning to the street, they were then assessed by paramedics, before being taken to a nearby Air Ambulance.

The incident was declared under control around 7:32pm.

Corio Quay Road near the scene is closed, however there is also roadworks in the area that have kept the road closed for several weeks.

Victoria Police officers also attended the scene.

More to come.

12/07/2025

TRAIN COMMUTERS FORCED ONTO BUSSES FOLLOWING CRASH INVOLVING TRAIN AND CAR IN NORTHERN SUBURBS

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes, Traffic Team, James, Declan
Date: 12/7/2025

Train commuters have been forced onto buses following a serious incident at a trouble-plagued level crossing in the northern suburbs.

Emergency services were called to the level crossing at Station Road in North Shore around 8:15pm, following reports of a crash involving a train.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a Melbourne-bound V/Line train had struck a car.

Paramedics attended the scene, although it remains unclear if anyone was transported to hospital.

In a statement, V/Line confirmed that train services were suspended between Waurn Ponds and Lara, with passengers transferred to coach services.

“Coaches are replacing trains between Lara and Waurn Ponds due to an incident requiring emergency services at North Shore,” a warning on their website read.

The incident comes just months after a fatality at the same location and follows repeated calls for level crossing removal works to be carried out.

Public Transport Users Association Geelong Branch Convenor Jarred Crowe told Geelong 24/7 News Now exclusively in a statement, “It is extremely concerning to once again see the Geelong Line suspended due to another accident at this danger-prone level crossing.”

“The PTUA reaffirms the urgent need to remove this crossing, which has experienced more than its fair share of incidents.”

Passengers onboard the affected train were left waiting for more than an hour while authorities decided whether to disembark them at the scene or continue to a nearby station.

Around 9:40pm, it was confirmed the train would return to North Shore station, where passengers would be transferred to road coaches.

The level crossing was reopened as of 10:00pm, with traffic flowing through the scene again.

Ambulance Victoria has been contacted for comment.

More to come.

12/07/2025

PUBLIC TRANSPORT ALERT: Coaches are replacing trains between Lara and Waurn Ponds due to an incident requiring emergency services at North Shore.

12/07/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Our team is aware of an incident at the Station Street level crossing at North Shore train station.

We recommend avoiding the area as emergency services respond and work to clear the scene.

More to come.

12/07/2025

UPDATED: MOTORISTS DIVERTED FOLLOWING CRASH INVOLVING TAXI IN EASTERN SUBURBS

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 12/7/2025

There was delays for motorists in the eastern suburbs this evening following a multi vehicle crash.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tucker Street and Fellmongers Road in Breakwater around 6:30pm, after callers to triple-0 reported a two vehicle crash.

Paramedics were first on scene, and were seen checking patients for any possible injuries.

Ambulance Victoria has confirmed that no emergency treatment or transport was needed.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a taxi, from the Taxi Network Geelong, and a Mitsubishi lancer had collided.

The taxi had serious damage to the front, with the vehicle coming to rest at the gutter of a crossing, just centimetres from colliding with a traffic light.

On their website the company pride themselves on safety, saying, “Geelong Taxi Network is the obvious choice for passengers who want to travel in comfort and safety and who expect courtesy, respect and professionalism from their drivers.”

At the time of the crash the lancer, was displaying Learner plates, with the family related to the driver were seen consoling each-other.

Police arrived on scene minutes after the initial call, directing traffic away from the scene as they interviewed the drivers.

It’s unclear how the crash occurred, with the police investigation ongoing.

12/07/2025

AMBULANCE VICTORIA ISSUES PUBLIC WARNING AS NON URGENT CALLS BUCKLE THE SYSTEM

By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 12/7/2025

Ambulance Victoria is calling on the public to stop using emergency ambulances for non-urgent issues, as the system begins to buckle under a sharp rise in life-threatening calls.

Since April, paramedics have responded to an average of 100 extra Code 1 cases every day, an increase driven largely by seasonal respiratory illnesses.

Authorities have stressed that this weekend could be particularly challenging for the system.

Ambulance Victoria CEO Jordan Emery said the growing demand is placing significant strain on the service’s ability to respond to genuine emergencies.

“We’ve seen a significant increase in Code 1 cases, on average 100 more each day compared to just a few months ago,” he said.

“This increase in life-threatening cases means we need to respond lights and sirens to administer life-saving medical care – and we can’t do that if ambulances are being called to less-urgent or avoidable situations.”

Emery urged the public to make smarter healthcare choices, saying, “The message is simple: save paramedics for emergencies.”

Ambulance Victoria Acting Director of Regional and Clinical Operations, Jessica McGowan, echoed the call for action and encouraged the public to take basic steps to reduce the burden on paramedics.

“Vaccination remains one of the best ways to protect against seasonal illness,” she said.

“If you’re feeling unwell or you have flu-like symptoms, stay home to help stop the spread and protect those most at risk.”

McGowan also emphasised that paramedics are not a substitute for general medical care.

“It is vital that if you are feeling unwell that you seek medical advice as soon as possible, before your illness escalates,” she said.

“That advice could be from a local GP or pharmacist, or the online Victorian Virtual Emergency Department is also a great option and it’s free.”

Authorities are urging Victorians to avoid unnecessary ambulance calls, warning that misuse of emergency services could delay critical care for someone in a life-threatening condition.

Healthcare alternatives include the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, which offers 24/7 access to emergency doctors and nurses via vved.org.au; GP-led Urgent Care Clinics listed on the Better Health Channel; the 24-hour NURSE-ON-CALL service at 1300 606 024; and local GPs and pharmacists.

People experiencing a genuine, life-threatening emergency should still call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

12/07/2025

SIX TEENS ARRESTED AFTER NIGHT OF TROUBLE INVOLVING MACHETES, A STABBING AND STOLEN CAR

By: Melton News Now
Date: 12/7/2025

Six teens have been charged following a violent string of overnight incidents across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Police say the trouble began around 10:30pm, when a rideshare driver picked up three males from Kings Park Reserve, along Gillespie Road, before dropping them off near Neil Street in Sunshine.

After exiting the vehicle, the group is alleged to have attempted to steal the mans car.

The 28-year-old driver from Keilor East was allegedly stabbed during the incident, but managed to escape and drive himself to a nearby police station.

Paramedics attended the station and transported him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Around 20 minutes later, police responded to a second incident along Kinnane Crescent, also in Sunshine, where an aggravated carjacking was reported.

According to investigators, three males armed with machetes approached another rideshare vehicle, demanding the driver hand over the silver Toyota Camry, before they assaulted him and fled the scene in the car.

That driver, a 28-year-old from Craigieburn, was not physically injured.

After a short while, the vehicle was spotted at a fast-food outlet on St Albans Road in St Albans.

As officers approached, the driver allegedly tried to flee, crashing the car into an unmarked police vehicle and multiple bollards.

Local police units, with the assistance of the K9 unit arrested six teens at the scene.

During the arrest one of the males was bitten by a dog after resisting arrest, he was transported to hospital with non-life-threatning injuries.

All six were taken into custody and questioned by Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives.

A 16-year-old boy from the Brimbank area was charged with multiple offences, including two counts of aggravated reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, damage to an emergency services vehicle, criminal damage, theft of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, and being disguised with unlawful intent.

He will appear in a children’s court at a later date.

A 15-year-old from the Melton area was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Three others, a 16-year-old from Brimbank, a 15-year-old from Footscray, and another 15-year-old from Brimbank, were charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

All were bailed to appear at a children’s court.

Another 16-year-old from Brimbank was cautioned in relation to the same charge.

Investigations into the attempted carjacking, stabbing, and aggravated carjacking are ongoing.

Police are urging anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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