Coutas land dual grants
QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club received two separate state government grants in recent weeks to help the club through the pandemic and beyond. In late May...
Community grants to help the most vulnerable
THE Give Where You Live Foundation announced the recipients of their 2020 Community Grants last week. A total of $916,600 was shared between 37 charities...
Cycling club reaches new heights during lockdown
BARWON Heads Cycling Club has taken their cycling to new heights, with some members tackling an epic 11-hour ride last week, all without stepping...
Grants help seniors stay connected during lockdown
LOCAL groups have received funding from the federal government’s Be Connected grant program to help them give seniors the skills to stay socially connected...
Locals prepare as Refugee Week approaches
SURF Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) is marking Refugee Week differently this year, with lockdown restrictions prohibiting large gatherings. Running from Sunday, June 14...
Beyond Ocean Grove: A clinical approach to pilates
BY CATHERINE ALLISON, SENIOR OSTEOPATH
When we hear the term pilates, many of us think of large group classes with flashy music, and tens of...
City to re-open public swimming pools
PUBLIC swimming pools across the City of Greater Geelong will re-open tomorrow (Friday, June 5).
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Reconciliation in the Park embraces online transition
THIS year Reconciliation in the Park is using lockdown as an opportunity to innovate, holding a week of virtual events to provide participants with...
Local football and cricket season dates confirmed
AFL Victoria and Cricket Victoria have reached an agreement on the prospective season lengths for both sports. The two sporting bodies have agreed the final...
Football clubs lay out plans to begin training
LOCAL football clubs are announcing their plans to start training following the release of AFL Victoria’s protocols on Tuesday this week. Teams will be able...
Push for pool to be included in Drysdale Sporting Precinct
The City of Greater Geelong Council recently approved the continued development of Drysdale Sporting Precinct, while also noting the possibility of including a pool...
Bella Wiyn Birralee Family Centre opens in Drysdale
DRYSDALE’s Bella Wiyn Birralee Family Centre recently opened, providing early childhood education and care to locals. The centre is currently providing long day care and...
Play still some way off for community clubs
THERE is much uncertainty surrounding when and under what circumstances community sporting clubs will be allowed to resume play. Professional sporting leagues are gradually forming...
Learning water safety in the lounge room
LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) has launched its Water Safety @ Home series to help children continue their learning while in lockdown. The series includes interactive...
Local football teams prepare to start training
LOCAL football teams are preparing to begin training after AFL Victoria’s recent announcement that training can resume next week. AFL Victoria will announce further protocols...
Changes in restrictions offer respite to tourism industry
THE recent easing of lockdown restrictions will see tourism industry start recovering from the financial hardships of the coronavirus. On Sunday, the Victorian Government announced...
BPCA premiers name new coach
REIGNING Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) premiers Anglesea recently announced Bryan Thomas will be their coach for the 2020/21 season. With a wealth of experience...
Tigers sign Terry Hill to assistant role
THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club have added to their list of off-season recruits with the appointment of Terry Hill as assistant coach. Hill captained South...
Training protocols for local football and netball teams released
AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria have released a list of protocols that teams returning to training in the coming days are required to follow. On...
Support package for international students
THE Victorian government announced a $45 million support package for international university students last week. The International Student Emergency Relief Fund will see international students...
St Leonards skate park lands funds
AFTER much lobbying, St Leonards has finally received some positive news regarding their bid for an improved skate park. The City of Greater Geelong's recently...
Local podcasters make their mark
MARK Heenan and Mark Stone have used the lockdown as a chance to innovate and cover their passion from a new angle. The two combined...
Drysdale remember Ryan with virtual run to Uluru
AT THE weekend, Drysdale Football Club held the 30 for 30 challenge to remember much-loved former junior coach Ryan Gatgens, and to raise money...