BPCA announce plans for coming season
THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) has announced the 2020/21 season will begin on October 31, barring any unexpected changes with the COVID-19 situation. The...
Modewarre to field senior women’s side
THIS season, Modewarre Cricket Club will be fielding a women's team for the first time in its history. Modewarre's initial interest in joining the competition...
Laneways to connect Central Geelong
A building at 28 Malop Street is set to be demolished to develop a new pathway for its new Laneways Network. The network is part...
Making history
A PAIR of Geelong academics have been shortlisted for the Premier’s History Award for their efforts investigating and presenting the history of Geelong and...
Big welcome back to the Bellarine
ACCOMMODATION providers are welcoming guests back to the Bellarine as restrictions ease and regional Victorians are finally free to enjoy a change of scenery. Lon...
CCMA thanks Landcare volunteers
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has recognised Landcare volunteers and groups for their care of the environment. The CCMA asked people to submit their...
Picnic circles painted in park
THE City of Greater Geelong council is aiming to promote safe outdoor gatherings at Customs Park by painting "picnic circles" on the grass. The circles...
Pandemic shines spotlight on mental health in the workplace
THE Give Where You Live Learning Network is continuing its efforts to improve workplace mental health amid the challenges posed by COVID-19. WorkSafe's WorkWell Learning...
Geelong Community Pantry steps up to help people in need
A GROUP formed to reduce waste has taken on the responsibility of helping those who need it most. Geelong Community Pantry founder Bianca Boehmke is...
Sustainable House Day thriving through innovation
FOR more than a decade Geelong Sustainability has celebrated innovative house design through its Sustainable House Day, and have reinvented this year’s program to...
Staying healthy, in mind and body
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is encouraging women to continue to take steps to improve their mental and physical health beyond Women's Health Week. Women's...
Festival features something for everyone
ART OF the Minds annual Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival launches today (Thursday, October 1) and organisers are inviting everyone to attend. Coinciding with National Mental...
GCA delay season start
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) has confirmed October 31 as the starting date for its 2020/21 season. The GCA initially had October 3 or 24...
Auskick returns for Suns’ juniors
THE Surf Coast Suns Football Netball Club is bringing Auskick back for limited sessions this month. The club will run three Friday night clinics from...
Coasting for Teens returns
SURFING Victoria has recommenced Coasting for Teens, with Torquay as one of the program's chosen locations. The program initially launched in October 2019 as part...
Locals feature among state’s brightest prospects
THREE of the region’s brightest cricketing talent are in contention to represent the state after being named in Cricket Victoria’s Under-19 Male Emerging Performance...
LaBonté takes the lead at national writer’s festival
THEATRE star Bert LaBonté will play a leading role at this year’s Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival after being named as official MC...
Young Angus a popular winner in portrait prize
BUDDING young artist Angus Thorley has won the people’s choice award in the annual Who’s who portrait prize run by Geelong Gallery. His pencil drawing...
Green the Coast: BioBlitz showcases the natural world
FRIDAY last week and Monday this week marked the start and end of the Great Southern BioBlitz - a friendly competition to see which...
Grants to encourage creative learning at schools
SCHOOLS across the Geelong region still have time to join forces with artists and creative professionals as part of a state government program to...
Daylight saving begins this weekend, check your smoke alarm
DAYLIGHT Savings Time will begin this Sunday (October 4) at 2am, and the CFA is again urging people to remember to not only wind...
PORTAL to continue
THE Surf Coast Shire council have confirmed PORTAL will continue to serve as the digital home for local artists after the program’s initial funding...
Nathan Brown signs for Seagulls
BARWON Heads Football Club has bolstered its title defence by recruiting former St Kilda and Collingwood player Nathan Brown for the 2021 season. Brown played...
Some clubs prepare for return to play
REGIONAL Victoria's transition to the Third Step on the state government's coronavirus roadmap has seen a loosening of restrictions on sport and recreation. All outdoor...