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March 12, 2022

Mental health plan for student resilience

HUNDREDS of Charlemont high school students have become the latest to participate in a preventative mental health program aimed at improving outcomes for young...

March 11, 2022

Family golf day shapes as major fundraiser

A GOLF day in memory of beloved Drysdale man Ryan Gatgens is set to be bigger and better this year as organisers apply the...

March 10, 2022

Local fans treated to explosive Nitro show

HIGH-FLYING stunts thrilled Geelong fans for an action-packed return of Nitro Circus to Kardinia Park this week. Mind-blowing jumps, death-defying flips and awe-inspiring fireworks displays...

March 6, 2022

New travel routes to boost tourism

THE Geelong-Surf Coast tourism industry expects a new flight path linking Avalon Airport to the Sunshine Coast will deliver a sorely needed shot in...

March 5, 2022

Geelong fight night promises packed card

Geelong is getting ready to rumble, with a travelling boxing show targeting a second straight sell-out of Geelong Arena. Wildfighter Round Seven is returning to...

March 5, 2022

Brigade hoses praise on 60-year volunteer

PORTARLINGTON'S fire brigade has farewelled one of its greats as 60-year CFA member Bob Trezise calls time on his tenure. Bob will finally hang up...

March 3, 2022

Marlins make a splash in tournament return

GEELONG water polo players have matched their skills with the best players from across the state and beyond at their first representative tournaments since...

March 3, 2022

Teen stars to propel North’s promotion push

NORTH Geelong Warriors director of football Josip Skoko is confident the club's conveyer belt of junior talent will have it in the mix for...

February 28, 2022

United bounces home with state silverware

THE future of Geelong United basketball looks in safe hands, with the club’s under-18 boys crowned the top team in regional Victoria for the...

February 27, 2022

Unlikely artist launches first show at Drysdale gallery

A RETIRED Leopold printer and a Birchip sheep shearer are the latest unlikely exhibitors at an innovative Drysdale gallery, which is providing new opportunities...

February 25, 2022

Tourism board appoints new chair

One of Geelong’s most highly credentialed non-profit executives, Bill Mithen, will start a new role as Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) chair. Mr...

February 24, 2022

Surf Coast, Geelong touted as Commonwealth Games hosts

LOCAL clubs and Australia's peak surfing body are ringing the bell for their sport's inclusion at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and say the Surf...

February 24, 2022

Break-up plan: Bellarine communities outline plans for standalone council

BELLARINE community groups are canvassing their members about an idea to break away from the City of Greater Geelong and form a new municipality. The...

February 23, 2022

New jab rolled out for Geelong

A NEW COVID-19 vaccine has become available to Geelong residents this week. Barwon Health’s community vaccination hub began administering Novavax shots from Monday, after the...

February 21, 2022

Drysdale to lose bank branch

DRYSDALE residents have been left frustrated by a National Australia Bank (NAB) decision to close its local branch next month. NAB has confirmed its Drysdale...

February 18, 2022

72-room hotel to go before council

PORTARLINGTON'S planned Drooping Sheoak hotel and function centre is set to remain at four storeys plus a rooftop terrace in designs soon to hit...

February 13, 2022

Bellarine bands together again for Ryan

A FULL field of around 400 golfers is expected to tee off in front of hundreds more friends, family, sponsors and supporters next month...

February 12, 2022

Snake show starts at sanctuary

A WILDLIFE sanctuary's latest experience will give local children and families a firmer grasp on Australia's slipperiest reptiles. Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary has launched a new...

February 12, 2022

Wacky creations protect cider harvest

FLYING Brick Cider Co is enlisting new guardians of this year's fruit harvest through a scarecrow design competition. The Bellarine brewery is inviting submissions for...

February 10, 2022

Sentimental favourite gunning for All-Star start

A horse bearing the name of Geelong racing royalty is vying for a place in one of Australia’s most prestigious sprint races, but it...

February 8, 2022

Growing family syndicate targeting big races

A FAMILY'S shared love for racing has flourished into a new Geelong racing syndicate that aims to bring the thrill of horse ownership to...

February 7, 2022

Organisers thrilled with Bellarine Cup crowd

SCORES of punters have flocked to Geelong Racecourse for its final meeting of summer, while supporting a local sports club that will collect the...

February 3, 2022

Pride in soccer star as cup campaign ends

TORQUAY soccer product Kyra Cooney-Cross has had her hopes of hoisting a continental cup dashed as Australia suffered a shock quarter-final loss to South...