Hank to leave United for Europe
AFTER one season with Geelong United's WNBL team, Hannah Hank will make the move to Poland for their upcoming 25/26 season. Hank has exercised the...
Sawyers Arms takes the cake at AHA Awards
NEWTOWN'S Sawyers Arms Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
City to mark National Reconciliation Week
THE City of Greater Geelong will mark National Reconciliation Week with a series of planned activities across the region. City Hall will be lit up...
Coutas building momentum
QUEENSCLIFF is feeling full of confidence after pulling off a big upset in the Bellarine Football League seniors just before the league bye. The Coutas...
Drysdale Foodbank seeking urgent donations
DRYSDALE Family Support is calling on the community to help them keep the doors of their Foodbank open. Foodbank co-ordinator Jake Hogendoorn said the service...
Surfers to battle on the Surf Coast
MORE than 50 of the state's best surf athletes will take to the water this weekend in a double-header of surfing events on the...
Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots
BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over...
Sawyers Arms wins top industry gongs
NEWTOWN’S Sawyers Arm Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
Give a little stoke to Ocean Mind
LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is launching a new fundraising campaign with aspirations of attracting more donors to support their vital services. The organisation's...
Wear orange on Wednesday for the SES
LOCAL SES volunteers will be recognised for their monumental emergency services efforts on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW). The National Day of Thanks will take place...
Dental property sells for $3.01 million
A purpose-built dental facility has been sold at 80 Geelong Road in Torquay for $3,010,000. The home of Surfside Dental Torquay was offered for sale...
Cats hope to put out the Power
GEELONG will be hoping to respond strongly to last weekend's nail-biting loss against the Giants when it meets Port Adelaide this afternoon (Saturday, May...
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
The state Labor Government has passed its controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy, despite opposition from local councils, including across the Geelong region. In...
Hockey Dad ready to rock
Australian surf rockers Hockey Dad are sure to be bringing the party vibes to the Barwon Heads Hotel tonight (Friday, May 16) as part...
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
Registrations open for push-up challenge
THE community is being encouraged to get their bodies moving and push up for better mental health this June. The Push Up Challenge is Australia's...
Staunton surfs to success at international event
A BELMONT surfer is beaming with pride after wearing the green and gold at an international surfing contest. Melanie Staunton has just returned from representing...
United hope to continue winning ways
GEELONG United's NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team. United...
Region’s best to battle for state surfing titles
MORE than 30 local surfers will compete in this weekend's final round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Competitors will be putting...
The Whiskery cheers inclusion in top 50
A BELLARINE restaurant has been named among Open Table's Top 50 restaurants for brunch and lunch in Australia for this year. The Whiskery has been...
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...