AFLW Cats keep finals dream alive
THE Geelong Cats will need to use another one of its nine lives this weekend to land a spot in the AFLW finals. A win...
Barwon Water runs tours of region’s largest reclamation plant
MORE than 140 people learned how Geelong's sewerage system has transformed over the last century during special tours of the Black Rock treatment plant. Barwon...
Local lifesavers test fitness at Endurance Championships
MORE than 50 local surf lifesavers put their fitness to the ultimate test by competing in the first round of the Life Saving Victoria...
Get in the festive spirit at Warralily
THE festive spirit will be in the air on Saturday (November 2) when Warralily host its Pre-Christmas season market. The event at Mirambeena Park will...
Local students to benefit from new phonics program
A NEW mandatory phonics course will be rolled out in local classrooms to ensure Victoria's students remain the best performers in the country. Phonics Plus...
Local clubs encouraged to make money sustainably
LOCAL football clubs will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable thanks to a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria's Container...
Shine Blue for SIDS
AUSTRALIA's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) charity River's Gift is encouraging schools, business and the community to "Shine Blue" on November 7. The River's...
National grant to broaden scope of Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program
SURFING Victoria will broaden the scope of its Victorian Indigenous Surfing Programs thanks to funding support from the Australian Sports Commission. The Australian Sports Commission...
Students showcased in National Water Week competition
THE creative talents of local primary school students have been showcased as part of a special National Water Week initiative from Barwon Water. More than...
Geelong bartenders to compete in national cocktail competition
TWO of Geelong's best bartenders are ready to mix up a storm at the prestigious 'Enter the Dragon 3' Australian cocktail competition this weekend. Gorge...
Top Geelong drops toasted
HUNDREDS of local wine-lovers charged their glasses and enjoyed the festivities at the 21st annual Toast to the Coast event last weekend. The cultural extravaganza...
Jack Rabbit wins statewide honours
STATE success has rolled around again for The Sharp Group with the team adding another Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Hostplus Awards for Excellence...
Geelong grab Smith from Bulldogs
THE Geelong Cats finally got their man, with Western Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith to don the hoops in 2025 and beyond. A deal was...
Santa to trade snow for sand
THE man in the big red suit will be swapping snow for sand this festive season when he returns to the Bellarine Peninsula Throughout late...
Adventurous echidna returned to safety
AN OCEAN Grove tradie has helped return a small echidna back to its home after it crawled across multiple busy roads and burrowed in...
Upgrades get underway at Grubb Road
SAFETY upgrades at Ocean Grove's busy Grubb Road are moving ahead, with preliminary works underway ahead of major construction kicking off in 2025. Crews are...
Local family’s legacy shines on at Cottage
A FIFTH-GENERATION Queenscliff resident is continuing his family's legacy at Cottage by the Sea by hosting a special fundraising exhibition. Darren Allbutt will be selling...
Lifelong volunteer to steer support register forward
THE BELLARINE Community Support Register has elected a lifelong local volunteer as the chair to steer it into an exciting new modern era. At the...
Fishing festival hooks a huge crowd
HUNDREDS of avid fishers enjoyed perfect conditions for the annual Hooked on Bellarine festival at Portarlington on Sunday. The event drew people from all over...
Daniher’s Drive raises a record $2 million for MND research
THE search for an MND cure ventured coastal last week, with more than 230 people helping to raise a record breaking $2 million for...
AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes
AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...
Tradies drop tools for surfboards at URBNSURF
LOCAL duo Ethan Huxtable and Callan Cross reigned supreme in their respective surfing divisions at the 2024 WorkSafe Tradies Challenge. Huxtable (Jan Juc) was victorious...
Expo helps to provide workers for peak season
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed exploring a range of employment opportunities at the Gordon's Tourism and Hospitality Expo. The free-to attend event aimed to address workforce...
Gurus Stoneage Romeos glory
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus will be dropping into Geelong next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its hugely successful Stoneage Romeos album. The...