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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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