Smith closes in on huge hurdling milestone
A BARWON Heads hurdler is generating momentum as he dashes towards a potential debut at the World Athletics Championships in 2026. The 16-year-old is presently...
Cougars appreciate support from Torquay netball community
GEELONG Cougars are hoping to draw a big crowd when they come to Torquay for their one-off Victorian Netball League (VNL) fixture this Sunday,...
Geelong Arts Centre to host GBEAs
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a major venue partner for this year's edition of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The entire Geelong Arts...
Korean baseball team to return to Geelong
A KOREAN Premier League baseball side will return to Geelong in 2026. KT Wiz, which recently left the City of Greater Geelong, has already confirmed...
North Shore to play on in season 2025
NORTH Shore will have footy sides playing in the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) this year, following a decision by the club's executive team. Last...
Cottage CEO wakes to hiking challenge
THE chief executive officer of a prominent Queenscliff charity has said he was "pushed to his limits" on an ice hike adventure through Swedish...
National drownings hit high
MORE than 100 people tragically drowned in Australian waterways this past summer. The Royal Life Saving Australia National Summer Drowning Toll showed drownings were up...
Cats VFL/VFLW fixtures released
GEELONG'S VFL and VFLW sides will feature in several blockbuster matches throughout their respective 2025 seasons. The AFL released the full schedule for Rounds 1...
Agriculture goes on show on the Bellarine
THOUSANDS of people flocked to Portarlington last weekend for the annual Bellarine Show. The 33rd annual agricultural extravaganza featured more than 25 activations and workshops...
Cats to start 2025 season against Dockers
GEELONG is hoping for a purring start to the 2025 AFL premiership season this afternoon (Saturday, March 16) against the Fremantle Dockers. The Cats are...
Dunstan pledges $3.5 million to Feed Me
THE federal Coalition has pledged to help Feed Me address the cost-of-living crisis and build on its offering to the community if it wins...
Contamination campaign making a difference
A FOCUSED recycling education program has helped contamination in the City of Greater Geelong's yellow bins fall by 200 tonnes in just one year. The...
Disability Expo coming to Geelong
A COMING community event will aim to help people with disabilities live their best life by providing them with ample employment opportunities. The Geelong Disability...
Pets step out in GAWS fundraiser
MORE than 250 people and their dogs put paws to the floor and raised $11,700 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. The annual Paws for GAWS...
Blue shirts turn out in waves
MORE than 250 volunteers helped put smiles on dials at the Disabled Surfing Association Ocean Grove's second meet for 2025. Last Sunday's event saw 70...
A record-breaking giving day for Cottage
A QUEENSCLIFF children's charity has raised a record-breaking $315,000 at its annual Giving Day. More than 275 supporters put their pennies towards assisting Cottage by...
Bellarine’s best agriculture to go on show
MORE than 4,000 people are expected to embrace all things agriculture at this weekend's Bellarine Show. Sunday's (March 9) event at Portarlington Recreational Reserve will...
Ruthie Foster heading to Queenscliff
Grammy Award-winning artist Ruthie Foster is ready to rock audiences across Australia in 2025, including in Queenscliff next month. The Texan musician will take to...
Foundation tees off with successful fundraiser
MORE THAN 120 golfers have teed off and helped raise more than $106,000 for those doing it tough in the Greater Geelong region. Nearly 40...
Volunteers to put smiles on dials at DSA Ocean Grove meet
CLOSE to 200 volunteers are expected to put smiles on dials at today's (March 2) Disabled Surfing Association meet at Ocean Grove. The event will...
Geelong heart patient shares journey with Marles
A Geelong heart patient and artist has shared his special health journey with Deputy Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles. Newtown resident Chenery...
Surfing Victoria launch Reconciliation Action Plan
SURFING Victoria has released its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it aims to build on its 27 commitment toward addressing racism and...
Considine, Conroy win at Phillip Island
SURF Coast duo Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have reigned supreme at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island. More than 80...
Pond to drop into Barwon Heads
Australian psychedelic rockers Pond will be bringing their high energy to the Barwon Heads Hotel next month. The Perth band will be playing all their...