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March 17, 2025

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...

March 15, 2025

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...

March 15, 2025

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...

March 15, 2025

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...

March 13, 2025

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...

March 9, 2025

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...

March 8, 2025

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...

March 7, 2025

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...

March 7, 2025

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...

March 5, 2025

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...

March 5, 2025

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...

March 5, 2025

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...

March 4, 2025

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...

March 2, 2025

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...

March 1, 2025

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...

March 1, 2025

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...

February 28, 2025

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...

February 27, 2025

Cats have solid hit-out ahead of season opener

GEELONG forward Gryan Miers says the Cats' high-intensity pre-season clash against Essendon was great preparation for their coming AFL Opening Round match against Brisbane. The...

February 26, 2025

Vision testing program expanded

A PROGRAM designed to make vision testing and glasses more accessible is being expanded and will benefit Bellarine schools. The Victorian government's Glasses for Kids...

February 24, 2025

Digital radio rollout means better connectivity for marine volunteers

QUEENSCLIFF Coast Guard is among the groups that will benefit from the rollout of new digital radios to Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) units...

February 22, 2025

Barrabool look to secure BPCA finals spot

BARRABOOL 1st XI captain Michael Kelson said it would be a big achievement for the side to make the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association finals...

February 22, 2025

Seagulls leader in hot form ahead of final series

NEW Barwon Heads women's captain/coach Steph Theodore has posted her two highest scores of the Geelong Cricket Association season in the past fortnight. Batting at...

February 22, 2025

St Peter’s in strong position

ST PETER'S is in a strong position heading into day two of their crucial Geelong Cricket Association 1st XI clash against Grovedale at Herne...

February 20, 2025

Humphries named among All Stars’ best

GEELONG'S Lawson Humphries was among the Indigenous All-Stars’ best players in their AFL pre-season win against Fremantle in Perth on Saturday. The young Cats defender...