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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...