Sharks prioritising tight-knit vibe amid numbers boom
ARMSTRONG Creek's female football program is expanding quickly in the fast-growing suburb. After having only five girls involved in mixed footy in 2023, the Sharks...
Thousands asked to explain not voting in council elections
THOUSANDS of "please explain" notices have been issued to non-voters following the council elections of October 2024. In the City of Greater Geelong, 22,880 notices...
Titans celebrate inaugural top-grade triumph
Armstrong Creek won its inaugural top-grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association premiership in thrilling fashion. The Titans posted 8-202 from 75 overs before restricting Barwon Heads...
Fitted mouthguards being encouraged for footy season
FOOTBALLERS of all codes are being urged to get a fitted mouthguard for the coming season to give themselves the best chance of avoiding...
Queenscliff fans to celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine
THOMAS the Tank Engine will be rolling into Queenscliff during the April school holidays, much to the delight of families. Day Out With Thomas: The...
History to be made for clubs chasing top-grade glory
THE Titans and Seagulls will be chasing their own pieces of history in this weekend's Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 grand final, starting tomorrow...
History awards – Queenscliff fishermen
A QUEENSCLIFF project is among 39 works in the running for a Victorian Community History Award. Plaques have been created for the houses of...
State government issues warning about dangers of summer weeds
THE Victorian government is warning farmers about the dangers of summer weeds in the south-west, following recent and sporadic rainfall. Heliotrope, also known as potato...
Titans striving for inaugural top-grade premiership
A FOCUS on batting depth during the off-season has helped Armstrong Creek’s A1 take the next step in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association, according...
Heat fired up for semi-finals
HIGHTON survived their first pressure-cooker test of making the Geelong Cricket Association first XI finals and will now look to survive a knockout semi-final. The...
Good Friday Appeal auction aims to break million-dollar mark again
A FULLY furnished house worth $1.4 million in Mount Duneed is this year's Good Friday Appeal home and will be up for auction on...
Seagulls embrace new ideas to secure maiden premiership
BARWON Heads' inaugural top-grade premiership captain/coach Steph Theodore said she loved her first season at the club and was proud of the way the...
Jeff Wall Golf Classic at Queenscliff Golf Course
AFTER raising about $80,000 for the National Heart Foundation across nine editions, the annual Jeff Wall Golf Classic finished with a bang. A record field...
Fourth, fifth on equal ladder points with finals on line
BARRABOOL or Jan Juc will celebrate sneaking into the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association first XI finals tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) night but it's difficult...
Saints, Heat finals race going down to wire
TWO teams face imposing run chases tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) as they battle to secure the remaining top-four finals spot in the Geelong Cricket...
Geelong City, Barwon Heads chase debut flag
BOTH teams will be chasing top-grade premiership glory for the first time when Geelong City and Barwon Heads meet in the Geelong Cricket Association...
Draft plans released for improved mountain bike, BMX facilities
A SECOND stage of community engagement has opened as the City of Greater Geelong looks to improve its mountain bike and BMX facilities. Draft upgrade...
Bike track plans released
BMX riders will be jumping for joy as upgrades to a local track move one step closer to becoming a reality. Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps...
Major classroom upgrades for primary school
CONSTRUCTION has started on learning space and classroom upgrades at Wallington Primary School, with the new facilities expected to be completed later this year. The...
Feedback sought on protecting Geelong’s trees
THE City of Greater Geelong wants to come up with a system of protecting trees on private land and is seeking community input. At the...
New award added to artX Regional exhibition
THE largest exhibition and competition in the Geelong region for artists with disability or a history of mental illness has a new award category. GenU...
Clubs to create history with grand final spot on line
THE GEELONG City Sharks versus Lethbridge women's semi-final will be a historic occasion in the Geelong Cricket Association this Sunday. It will be the maiden...
Prospect of home final motivating Magpies
ALTHOUGH they've already secured a finals double-chance, North Geelong 1st XI has plenty to play for in the last home and away round of...
Enthralling finish to Barwon Heads tri as Nevill secures fourth title
THERE was barely time for photographers to reset their cameras as Penny Nevill surged home in a thrilling finish to the open women’s category...