Anthony’s World Cup season to go down in history
BARWON Heads skiing sensation Jakara Anthony will look back on the 2023-24 FIS World Cup with fond memories after completing the best moguls season...
Portarlington launches 150th year celebrations
PORTARLINGTON Football Netball Club' 150th year celebrations begin today (Friday, March 29) when the club's senior sides meet Newcomb at Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Portarlington FNC...
Be forest-safe this Easter, says DEECA
THE state's Conservation Regulator has put out a word of warning for Victorians heading out to forested areas this long weekend. The Department of Energy,...
Meet Tedi, our Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador
FOUR-year-old Tedi Rudd has been named the Greater Geelong region's first ever Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador as the community raises funds today for...
Barwon Heads ends Anglesea’s reign in BPCA decider
BARWON Heads has ended Anglesea's reign as kings of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA), with a 61-run win over the four-time defending premiers...
Leisure Networks signs inclusive partnership
LEISURE Networks has entered a new partnership with AFL Barwon as the sporting organisation's first Official Inclusion Partner ahead of the 2024 season. The announced...
Hawkins thanks Cats ahead of 350th game
GEELONG superstar Tom Hawkins is soaking up the lead-in to his milestone 350th AFL game next week, before the key forward further...
Lonnie residents encouraged to join ‘recycle revival’
AN Op Shop in Point Lonsdale is on the lookout for donations ahead of the cooler months, encouraging residents to join the "recycle revival"...
Locals triumph at Rip Curl Pro Trials
NOT one but two local wildcards will compete at this year’s Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach following this afternoon’s (Saturday, March 23) Rip...
Duck race back bigger than before
CLOSE to 2,000 plastic ducks will be thrown off the Barwon Heads Footbridge this Easter Saturday for the fourth annual Great Barwon River Duck...
Thousands turn out to All Ford Day
THE 33rd annual All Ford Day has been hailed as a great success by the event's director, as favourable conditions provided the perfect backdrop...
Cricket premierships to be decided
CRICKET comes to a close this weekend with Senior Grand Finals taking place across the region. The Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) and Bellarine Peninsula Cricket...
Two options presented in AFL Barwon restructure rethink
CLUBS will come to a decision on AFL Barwon's proposed league overhaul restructure on Monday, March 25 after the regional sporting body made updates...
Cats trio extend contracts
A TRIO of Cats will call Kardinia Park home until at least the end of the next AFL season. Following its Round 1 win over...
Pier consultation opens in St Leonards
BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is urging residents to give feedback during consultation on the redevelopment of St Leonards Pier. Ms Marchant, who spent time discussing...
Gary Ablett Sr to sell collection of memorabilia
GEELONG Football Club legend Gary Ablett Sr is selling a collection of memorabilia from his playing days at the Cats, providing an opportunity for...
Roof replacement a reality following grant success
OCEAN Grove & District Men's Shed will receive one of its biggest government grants to date as the Allan government rolls out a series...
Return to play protocols in place for local footy
CLUBS under AFL Barwon's jurisdiction will join leagues across the country in adopting a new 21-day return to play protocol for players who suffer...
Cats ready for the ‘real stuff’ as season opener looms
GEELONG Cats midfielder Tom Atkins had some positive words for teammate Jhye Clark ahead of the side's Round 1 home opener against St Kilda...
Annual Easter art show to showcase hundreds of works
ARTISTS from across the Bellarine will display their works over the Easter Weekend as part of one of the longest-running art expos in the...
Premiership picture tightens as GCA clubs take on semi-final bouts
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) Division 1 semi-finals take place this weekend with four worthy contenders vying for the 2023-24 premiership. Heavy favourites North Geelong...
Drysdale venturer earns prestigious award
A DRYSDALE Scouts venturer has attained the top accolade possible in his section at a special ceremony earlier this week. 18-year-old Geelong Peninsula District Venturer...
Roos remain the team to beat in A1 Finals
FOUR teams remain in the race to be crowned the best on the Bellarine as semi-final action gets under way in the Bellarine Peninsula...
BWCC chair responds to Grand Final cancellations
THE Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition (BWCC) looked at alternative options prior to abandoning it’s A and B Grade Grand Final day, the competition’s...