Herbison to step aside
BARWON Heads longest serving senior football coach will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2024 BFL season. Two-time premiership playing-coach...
Coker visits Anam Cara to deliver grant
ANAM Cara House Geelong has welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker to its world-class facility in Waurn Ponds, with Ms Coker delivering a grant...
Shiraz festival toasts successful weekend
THOUSANDS of wine lovers descended on the region's best wineries over the weekend for this year's Winter Shiraz Festival. People came from far and wide...
Extension proposed for Lonny Lighthouse project
UPGRADES to Point Lonsdale's Lighthouse Reserve could take longer than anticipated, with a two year-extension on the project being proposed, At its July 24 meeting,...
Veteran support gets huge grant boost
TWO local RSL branches will share in more than $14,500 in grant funding to help cater for the needs of local veterans. More than $13,000...
Local pair make Victorian Emerging Cricket Squad
A PAIR of Geelong cricketers have been selected in Victoria's elite pathway Female Emerging Squad. Off-break bowler Aanliya Cheeran and fast-bowler Bronte Leishman are part...
Giddy up to help Cottage by the Sea
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea are inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of inspiration and fun at its annual...
Matches to bring awareness of domestic violence
AFL Barwon and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre are teaming up this weekend to raise awareness and show solidarity about domestic...
Inclusion Round to shine bright
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon are teaming up to celebrate inclusion in sport by hosting a first-of-its-kind Inclusion Round. This weekend, players from Geelong West...
Locals to compete at Australian Surf Championships
TEN local athletes will represent Victoria at the Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The event will take place over nine days...
Grubbers to celebrate 50 years of netball
SHELL ROAD will turn into a sea of red and white next weekend for the Ocean Grove Netball Club's 50th anniversary. The "Grubbers" will mark...
Dürer-inspired etching series
Geelong Gallery is presenting a suite of contemporary etchings from Australian artists Raymond Arnold and Ian Westacott. Double Vision: Mapping Dürer in a Time of...
Northeast Party House welcoming visitors
THE Torquay Hotel will turn into a party paradise when electrifying Melbourne dance outfit Northeast Party House comes to town this month. The six-piece band...
Grubbers to celebrate 50 years of netball
SHELL ROAD will turn into a sea of red and white next weekend for the Ocean Grove Netball Club's 50th anniversary. The "Grubbers" will mark...
Kardinia Rotary support locals in crisis
KARDINIA Rotary Club is helping to create a fairer community by donating $10,000 towards local crisis and support organisation Lazarus Community Centre. The Geelong based...
GAWS extends freeze on adoption fees
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has extended its Winter Fee Freeze program in the hope more animals can find their forever home. The program was...
Bag Raiders to bring the dance vibes
Dance lovers are sure to get their hips moving next weekend when Australian electronic music duo Bag Raiders roll into town. The hitmakers are locked...
David Schwarz to headline gala fundraiser
FORMER AFL footballer and recovered gambling addict David Schwarz will headline The Power in You Project's annual fundraising gala event in Geelong. The August 31...
Local surfers represent community with pride at WSL event
LOCAL trio Bea Conroy, Ben Considine and Molly Powell represented the region with pride during the 2024 World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard...
Local lifesavers win at Australian IRB Championships
SURF Coast and Bellarine lifesavers helped bring multiple wins home for Victoria at the Sharkskin Australian and Interstate Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships. Strong performances...
Patagonia develop end-of-life wetsuit solution
ENVIRONMENTAL surf gear leader Patagonia has co-developed a groundbreaking circular solution for wetsuits. Alongside sustainability experts Bolder Industries, Patagonia is turning its end-of-life Yulex wetsuits...
Entries open for 2024/25 Queenscliff Art Prize
ENTRIES are now open for the fourth annual Queenscliff Arts Prize and all eyes are on making it the biggest one yet. The art extravaganza...
Riding the wave of positivity
Local therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is searching for some new facilitators to ride waves and make a positive impact on young people's lives. Ocean...
Rotary Ocean Grove toast successful year
ROTARY Club of Ocean Grove celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season and inducted new board members at its Changeover Dinner last week. More than...