June 9, 2023
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Brace for impact! Geelong’s Big Freeze raised $55,000 for Fight MND, an increase of 30 per cent from the inaugural event last year. The Drysdale Football Netball Club event, which coincided with home footy and netball games against Newcomb Power, attracted a crowd of about 4000 on Sunday, June 4. The tally tally places the Hawks on top of the sporting clubs ’ladder’ nationally for funds raised at DIY Big Freezes fundraising platforms. Hosted by Bay 93.9’s Mark and Millie, sliders braved the icy waters all in the cause for fighting MND. “Every slider bought something special on the day, but the one thing that was in common, in the theme of the Fight MND Foundation, and the wishes of the great Neale Daniher, it was all in,“ organiser Graeme Reid said. ■ More pictures: Page 17.
Sarah Martin hits the water. (Ivan Kemp) 337267_03
Call for stabbing vision By Jena Carr Police have increased patrols in South Geelong and put out a call for home security vision following a stabbing this week. A 73-year-old woman received stab wounds to her back and hands during a “random“ attack on Mundy Street on Tuesday, June 6. Police allege a 32-year-old South Geelong man stabbed the woman several times before fleeing the scene on foot, leaving her to seek help from nearby residents.
Geelong criminal investigation unit Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Guthrie said the attack was “extremely random” and encouraged people to remain aware of their surroundings. “We have stepped up patrols in regard to the incident,” he said. “Yes, we have made a quick arrest in regards to this one, but there are still patrols in that area. “If anyone does have cameras around (South Geelong), please have a look around 7pm and contact us if they can or contact
Crime Stoppers.” The woman was walking home from a family member’s house along Mundy Street near the corner of Bellarine Street about 7pm on Tuesday. The man was arrested and charged with an intention to cause serious injury and faced Geelong Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon. Detective Senior Sergeant Guthrie said the man never spoke to the woman and was arrested on the night of the incident.
“This one is concerning in regard to the randomness of it,” he said. “She’s been able to make her way to a residence close by where she saw a light on, and they’ve provided her with First Aid. “All knife incidents and reported offences with knives or any weapons is concerning.“ Geelong University Hospital said the woman was in a stable condition on Wednesday afternoon. Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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