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November 28, 2024

Geelong calendar cover winner announced

A VIBRANT aerial shot of Eastern Beach's promenade and swimming enclosure has been crowned the cover shot of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong...

November 27, 2024

Music fundraiser to rip in for Ocean Mind

LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is banding the local community together to rock out for a special cause this December. The organisation's inaugural Let...

November 26, 2024

Beach kinder helping to build STEM skills

RESEARCH from Deakin University has shown learning by the sea is helping kids grasp early science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) concepts. Dr Chris Speldewinde...

November 24, 2024

Lindsay locked in for 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy

A NEWTOWN & Chilwell junior headlines a 28-man squad selected in the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy. 17-year-old rebounding defender Josh Lindsay will join players...

November 24, 2024

Exhibition raises more than $13,000 for Cottage by the Sea

A FIFTH-GENERATION Queenscliff resident has raised more than $13,000 for Cottage by the Sea by hosting his own creative exhibition. Last weekend, Darren Albutt showcased...

November 23, 2024

Cats confirm initial AFLW list changes

The Geelong Cats have confirmed its initial AFLW list changes to its 2025 playing squad, headlined by the departure of Irish defender Anna-Rose Kennedy. The...

November 23, 2024

Students build community network through Rotary program

BELLARINE school students have gained transferrable skills they can take back into their community by participating in the Rotary Ocean Grove networking program. Eleven Grade...

November 22, 2024

Cats to open 2025 against reigning premiers

THE Geelong Cats will open the 2025 AFL season in a Preliminary Final rematch against the Brisbane Lions. Geelong will take on the reigning premiers at...

November 21, 2024

Oakdene take top gong at Geelong Wine Show

WALLINGTON winemakers Oakdene Vineyards have emerged as the top local producers at the 2024 Geelong Wine Show. The Grubb Road establishment was awarded five awards,...

November 21, 2024

Footpath network grows in Ocean Grove

AN ACCESSIBLE footpath network in Ocean Grove is beginning to take shape, with some of its paths now complete and more set to be...

November 18, 2024

Prespakis shortlisted for AFLW 22Under22 squad

STAR Cats onballer Georgie Prespakis has been rewarded for her strong season in the hoops by being picked in the initial squad for this...

November 15, 2024

Martin to don the hoops in 2025

GEELONG fans will see a new face in the hoops in 2025, with the AFL club securing utility Jack Martin as a delisted free...

November 15, 2024

Geelong shines blue for River’s Gift

THE Geelong community has shone blue and raised more than $63,000 for Australia's leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) research funding charity River's Gift. More...

November 14, 2024

Bellarine Fair to spotlight local community groups

COMMUNITY members are encouraged to connect and learn more about their fantastic local groups at the Bellarine Fair in Drydale on Saturday (November 16). The...

November 11, 2024

Local talent to represent Victoria at Aussie Junior Titles

MORE than a dozen local surfers will represent the state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong, New South Wales later this month. The...

November 10, 2024

Geelong cricketers to represent their state

SEVEN Geelong cricketers have been selected to represent Victoria at the U/16 Female 2024-25 National Championships. Chloe Sewell, Sarah Burton, Grace Potter, Ally Croft, Eve...

November 10, 2024

Project 1,200 under way to boost Geelong hockey

THE Geelong Hockey Association is aiming to attract another 500 players to the sport to boost its ranks in the coming years. The association launched...

November 9, 2024

New surfing event to focus on fun

THE next generation of surfing stars will have the chance to surf against with their friends in a first of its kind surfing event...

November 8, 2024

Local clubs receive TAC road safety funding

LOCAL football and netball clubs have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety and prevent road trauma during the 2024 season. The Surf...

November 8, 2024

Cats’ AFLW season over after loss to Crows

THE AFLW season is over for the Geelong Cats, with their slim finals chances dashed with a four-point loss to the Adelaide Crows. A brave...

November 8, 2024

Premiership trio to play on in 2025

PREMIERSHIP winning Geelong Cats trio Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley are locked in to play in the hoops again in the 2025...

November 8, 2024

Merger floated between support organisations

THE BOARDS of two local community organisations have started a project to explore a potential merger. MEGT Australia and gforce employment + recruitment believe a...

November 6, 2024

United aim to get on winners’ list against Bendigo

GEELONG United will be hoping to record a victory on Sunday afternoon (November 10) in its Round 2 WNBL clash with the Bendigo Spirit. The...

November 4, 2024

Distillery levels up with new GM appointment

A GEELONG hospitality maestro is adding his experience and business polish to one of the Bellarine's top attractions. Thirty-year industry veteran Paul West has taken...