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August 29, 2025
Weekend lane closures: Expect huge delays outbound
MAJOR delays of at least 90 minutes are expected on the West Gate Freeway this weekend for drivers travelling outbound with the freeway closed...
August 28, 2025
AFL Barwon confirms Torquay’s promotion call
AFL BARWON has confirmed the Torquay Football and Netball Club's decision to not move up into the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL), but says...
August 28, 2025
Unlock relief: PPE clinic says yes to you
This Women’s Health Week (Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5), the Kardinia Health Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis (PPE) Clinic is encouraging women to...
August 28, 2025
Queenscliff Music Festival ups the ante with comedy, art
THE Queenscliff Music Festival keeps growing bigger and better, adding comedy stars, genre-bending DJs, immersive art installations and family entertainment to an already loaded...
August 20, 2025
Fund to support drought-affected farmers
THE Victorian government has opened a $2 million fund to help farmers in south-west Victoria get through the drought. The Household Financial Relief Program provides...
August 20, 2025
Deakin research to improve textile recycling
DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) has joined forces with Samsara Eco to fast-track world-first technology that could finally recycle textiles...
August 8, 2025
Licence revoked — Western United faces collapse after FA decision
Western United have been stripped of its A-League licence, leaving the embattled club on the brink of folding and players and staff in limbo. Just...
August 7, 2025
Learn F.A.S.T. signs this National Stroke Week and save lives
Stroke Foundation is urging all Australians to do their part this National Stroke Week (August 4 to August 10) by learning...
August 7, 2025
Geelong councillor backs moratorium on ESVF levy
A CITY of Greater Geelong councillor is among the 30 local government representatives collectively against the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) and...
August 5, 2025
Travis Boak to retire at season’s end
PORT ADELAIDE veteran and Torquay local hero Travis Boak's time in the AFL is nearly over, with the 37-year-old expected to retire at the...
July 31, 2025
Jimmy Barnes to headline Geelong concert
AUSTRALIAN music icon Jimmy Barnes is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his second solo album, and will mark the occasion with a national tour...
July 29, 2025
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach moves in Championship Tour shakeup
THE World Surf League (WSL) has revealed a considerable shakeup to next year's Championship Tour (CT), including the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being...
July 26, 2025
All 2025 GFNL finals venues confirmed
THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Grand Finals are returning to Kardinia Park, with AFL Barwon confirming the venues earlier today (Saturday, July 26). The...
July 26, 2025
No distractions: Gleeson commits before Tigers’ flag push
THE Torquay Football and Netball Club has locked in Dom Gleeson as senior coach in 2026, his 12th year in a row. The club confirmed...
July 25, 2025
Unsung forward becomes ‘fundamental part’ of the Cats
IT IS HARD to stand out when you share a forward 50 with All-Australians Jeremy Cameron, Patrick Dangerfield and Tyson Stengle. But it's becoming equally...
July 24, 2025
Dangerfield bands together in road safety push
GEELONG skipper Patrick Dangerfield is just one of the thousands of Victorian footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level donning blue armbands this...
July 22, 2025
Most footy, netball finals venues confirmed
AFL BARWON has confirmed most of the venues for this year's finals series across its affiliated football and netball competitions in the Geelong region. In...
July 21, 2025
Vic Country girls slip to 1-2
VICTORIA Country have gone down to cross-state rivals Victoria Metro on Sunday at RSEA Park, the side's second loss of the Under-18 Girls Championship. After...
July 21, 2025
Vic Country boys defeat Vic Metro
VICTORIA Country's boys team has concluded its Under-18 Boys Championship campaign with a win against cross-state rivals Victoria Metro. The side's second consecutive win makes...
July 11, 2025
Geelong Cats AFLW leaders announced for 2025
Two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald will captain Geelong's AFLW side for a sixth-straight season, with the Cats confirming a new three-player leadership group for
July 10, 2025
Local news and the global fight for our fair share
WHEN people pick up the Surf Coast Times, the Bellarine Times, the Geelong Times and the Armstrong Creek Times, they expect more than just...
July 10, 2025
Geelong Cup winner to get golden ticket into Melbourne Cup
THE status of the Geelong Cup has galloped ahead, with the winner of this year’s edition to now receive a “golden ticket” into...
July 10, 2025
Clubs face off again for a charitable cause
ARMSTRONG United has beaten Barwon Heads thanks to an 85th minute goal in the clubs’ annual Community Cup soccer match. Now in its fifth year,...
July 10, 2025
Netball star Mannix hosting holiday clinics
YOUNG netballers have the chance to learn from Australian Diamonds player and Geelong product Emily Mannix these school holidays. A Vixens premiership player and Sharelle...
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