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...
Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
Giving day to help provide more children with a break
A QUEENSCLIFF children's charity is hoping community generosity will shine bright on its annual giving day next month. Cottage by the Sea will be hosting...
Brewhouse shuts doors for renovations
ONE of Queenscliff’s most historical local venues has shut its doors until later this year as it goes under renovation. Yesterday (Monday, February 24), works...
Local lifesavers awarded National Medal
MORE than 15 local lifesavers have been awarded national honours for their outstanding service to aquatic safety. Lifesavers from Anglesea, Lorne, Fairhaven, Jan Juc, Wye...
Study shows climate change worries surfers
A SURFERS for Climate survey has shown surfers are alarmed about climate change impacting their livelihoods moving forward. The environmental action group recently surveyed 1,085...
Date set for Longest Lunch fundraiser
ONE of Geelong's top culinary fundraising events returns next month to raise money for the Barwon Health Foundation. Geelong's Longest Lunch will be held at...
Pet photographer seeks local subjects
AN internationally acclaimed pet photographer is making her way to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong this week to continue an exciting national charity project. Kerry...
Paws to the floor for GAWS
TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...
Longboard riders get ready for state titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...
BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes
AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...
Extreme heat forces changes to V/Line trains
EXTREME heat timetables will be in place tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) for trains on V/Line's Geelong line due to forecast hot temperatures. Train speed restrictions...
Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...
McKeegan endorses grant program
WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...
United to round out WNBL season
GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...
Local trials target antibiotic overuse
Deakin University are leading Geelong-based trials on two new tests for bacterial infections, with the potential to significantly reduce the overuse of antibiotics. Trials are...
Parents urged to update child’s asthma action plan
As students make their way back to the classroom, Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child's asthma action plan. An asthma action plan...
Wake ready to embrace ultra adventure
THE chief executive officer of a prominent Queenscliff charity is leaving the sand behind and braving the ice for a cause close to his...
Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season
GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...
United to get more girls hooping on the coast
MORE than 40 Torquay Coast Basketball Club players have completed a special skills clinic with Geelong United forward Hannah Hank.
DSA makes waves in Ocean Grove
MORE than 200 volunteers helped to put smiles on dials at the first Disabled Surfing Association (DSA) session of the year at Ocean Grove. Volunteers...
Troy Selwood’s passing mourned
FORMER Geelong Cats VFL captain and staff member Troy Selwood has passed away at the age of 40. Selwood spent more than 10 years at...