North Geelong storm to sixth straight First XI flag
NORTH Geelong are kings of the crease again, winning their sixth straight GCA 1 1st XI premiership in fine fashion. The Magpies defeated Newtown &...
North Geelong storm to sixth straight First XI flag
NORTH Geelong are kings of the crease again, winning their sixth straight GCA 1 1st XI premiership in fine fashion. The Magpies defeated Newtown &...
Early bird tickets go on sale for QMF
MUSIC LOVERS can now secure their early bird tickets for the 2025 Queenscliff Music Festival. The festival's subscriber-only presale launched yesterday (Thursday, March 27) with...
Aussies cutting food waste
NEW research suggests 90 per cent of Australians believe they have a responsibility in ending food waste in our country. Data from not-for-profit End Food...
Better benefits for Victorian carers
LOCAL carers can now get access to more flexible payment benefits, with new changes brought in by Services Victoria last week. Carer Payment recipients can...
Huxtable and Wylie lock in Challenger Series spots
JAN Juc locals and best mates Xavier Huxtable and Tully Wylie have both qualified for the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series. The pair overcame...
North Shore to play on in season 2025
NORTH Shore will have footy sides playing in the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) this year, following a decision by the club's executive team. Last...
BFNL season preview
THE 2025 Bellarine Football Netball League season is almost upon us, with matches to start on April 5. The Times News Group give you the...
Duk to peak in Torquay
AUSTRALION electronic duo Peking Duk are set to bring their high energy antics to Torquay next month. The two-piece group comprisng Adam Hyde and Reuben...
Lorne and Apollo Bay prepare for 2025 opener
TWO clubs in the Great Ocean Road region will start their 2025 Colac District Football Netball League seasons next weekend. Reigning football premiers Lorne will...
Umpires, Metricon team up for 20th year
GEELONG Football Umpires League and Metricon are celebrating two decades of nurturing the next generation of grassroots football in 2025. This year, the two parties...
Geelong hope to tame Lions
GEELONG faces a tough assignment tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) when it comes up against reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. The Cats will...
Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim dazzles at Mount Duneed Estate
THE funk soul brother Fatboy Slim dazzled at Mount Duneed Estate over the weekend, casting 13,000 people into a dancing craze. The DJ better known...
Australians’ diet to drop by 2030
AUSTRALIAN eating habits are on a downward spira,l according to new research study from the CSIRO. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health...
Geelong industries to be showcased at airshow
GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition. Thousands...
Water storages low across region
GEELONG's water storage levels have hit a six-year low, with local users being encouraged to use water wisely. Storages along the upper Barwon and Moorabool...
Smith closes in on huge hurdling milestone
A BARWON Heads hurdler is generating momentum as he dashes towards a potential debut at the World Athletics Championships in 2026. The 16-year-old is presently...
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,...
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...
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...
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...