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February 26, 2025
Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
THE first sod has been turned on the new $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital in Geelong.
Minister for...
February 26, 2025
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...
February 25, 2025
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...
February 25, 2025
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...
February 25, 2025
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...
February 24, 2025
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...
February 23, 2025
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...
February 23, 2025
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...
February 22, 2025
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...
February 21, 2025
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...
February 21, 2025
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...
February 21, 2025
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...
February 16, 2025
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...
February 15, 2025
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...
February 12, 2025
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...
February 11, 2025
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...
February 10, 2025
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...
February 10, 2025
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...
February 7, 2025
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.
February 6, 2025
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...
February 4, 2025
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...
February 4, 2025
Cooney-Cross selected in Matildas squad for SheBelieves Cup
TORQUAY’S Kyra Cooney-Cross has been selected in the CommBank Matildas squad for the nation’s historic debut at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. Cooney-Cross is part of...
January 31, 2025
The Sands to host PGA qualifier
THE Sands Torquay will next weekend host a qualifying event for the prestigious New Zealand Open. The PGA Australia sanctioned event will take place on...
January 31, 2025
Warralily Market returns for 2025
MIRAMBEENA Park will come to life tomorrow (Saturday, February 1) for the return of the Warralily Market. The event will feature stalls consisting of handcrafted...
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