Curwood makes history at Sydney Marathon
A 15-YEAR-OLD Torquay resident has made history as the youngest competitor ever to compete in the prestigious Sydney Half Marathon. Among a record-setting 42,000 competitors,...
General Public makes its way to Corio Village
Melbourne's famous one stop "eatertainery" experience, General Public has opened its doors in Geelong. Located at the Corio Village Shopping Centre, the new flagship venue...
TEMPO out to revolutionise local dining
The leaders of one of Geelong's newest premium restaurants aim to redefine the region’s hospitality experience by providing just the right tempo for any...
Victorian Open Series to begin at Djarrak
DJARRAK/Bells Beach will host the state's best surfers for the launch of the 2023-24 Victorian Open Series this weekend. More than 40 athletes will surf...
Fruit for all! Apple Fair to return
OCEAN Grove Primary School's popular Apple Fair is back and ready to put a three-year COVID-hiatus behind it! The school fundraiser will return on October...
Leisure Networks and AFL Barwon secure state gong
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon's inaugural All-Abilities Football Netball League has secured a major title at the 2023 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The...
Donation helps to provide hope to Foundation 61
FOUNDATION 61 has received a financial boost from two local community groups which will assist facilitators to transport women to and from appointments. The Geelong...
Leisure Networks to help local athletes shoot goals
A LOCAL All Abilities Netball league has helped to pave the way for 24 athletes heading off to represent Barwon Region All Abilities at...
Community tipping competition gives to GAWS
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) will continue providing the best possible care to lost, abused and injured animals thanks to a $6,500 donation...
Tradie surf challenge heads to URBNSURF
VICTORIA'S best surfers will drop their tools and pick up their surfboards next month to compete in the WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge. Slated for October...
Volunteers sought for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
VOLUNTEERS are being sought for one of Australia’s biggest cycling events, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Organisers are on the lookout for volunteers...
Local athletes to represent Geelong at national camp
TWO of Geelong's junior athletics stars are heading to the Gold Coast to participate in the 2023 Coles Little Athletics National High-Performance Camp. Geelong Little...
Torquay take the title at Victorian ABB qualifier
TORQUAY Boardriders Club has locked in their spot at the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after taking the win at the Victorian qualifying event. Victoria's...
Junior surfing stars shine on Phillip Island
THE INAUGURAL Phillip Island Junior Pro has gone down as one to remember, with six division champions being crowned in amazing surfing conditions. 180 of...
Pooches to parade in Portarlington
THE Bellarine's cutest pooches will descend on Portarlington tomorrow morning for the annual AFL Grand Final Eve Doggy Fashion Parade. Hosted by the Portarlington Community...
Wylie at the top of his game
JAN JUC surfer Tully Wylie has landed himself atop the World Surf League's 2023/24 Australia/Oceania men's Qualifying Series (QS) tour rankings after finishing second...
Local partnership to deliver all abilities basketball first
LOCAL all-abilities athletes will soon make history as the first to hit the courts in Geelong's inaugural Access All Abilities (AAA) Basketball competition. Following the...
Queenscliff student wins triple zero junior award
A TEN-YEAR-OLD Queenscliff resident has received a statewide hero award for her incredible handling of an emergency situation at her family home. Maddison Lock was...
Simpson’s surreal success at VFLW Awards
A GEELONG Cats VFL Women on-baller has done her chances of AFL elevation no harm by taking out the league best and fairest in...
Dolly tribute show to rock into Potato Shed
Drysdale's Potato Shed will be rocking and a rolling next month when the venue pays tribute to the exceptional life of country star Dolly...
Community rally to mark Legacy Centenary
THE FLAME of Legacy burnt brightly over the weekend for the Geelong leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay. Community members came together and walked...
Bellarine boss keeps industry sharp
Hard work, determination and an unwavering love for her community has driven Lynsday Sharp into a business tycoon on the Bellarine. For the past decade,...
Popular art extravaganza to return to the Bellarine
The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is pleased to again host its popular Art Show for the 12th edition this November. The art show, located...
Strapper Surf out to secure top industry gong
LOCAL surf and hardware brand Strapper Surf has been lauded for its commitment to the surf community and achieved finalist status for the 2023...