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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...

Anthony breaks and extends all-time season record

BARWON Heads moguls skier Jakara Anthony's record-breaking season continued in stellar style over last weekend. Anthony rode to her 12th and 13th season wins of...

Hawks usher in new era in female football program

A NEW approach to coaching in AFL Barwon's senior women's competitions is hopeful it can take the region by storm in 2024. Drysdale Football Club...

Hozier to headline Torquay’s SummerSalt Festival

GRAMMY-NOMINATED singer and songwriter Hozier will headline this year’s SummerSalt Festival in November.

SummerSalt organisers made the announcement this morning (Tuesday, March 12).

Summer drowning report released

SURF Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has released its annual summer drowning report, sending a clear message to beachgoers to swim between the flags. SLSA has...

Geelong targets outlined in final regional football strategy

A SUB-REGIONAL facility in Armstrong Creek, the improvement of capacities at local grounds, and improvements to player and referee change facilities have headlined the...

Total Fire Ban issued for Labour Day

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has announced a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the South West region tomorrow (Monday 11 March).

Tomorrow's conditions...

BWCC Grand Finals cancelled due to extreme heat

The Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition (BWCC) has called off this afternoon’s (Sunday, March 10) A Grade and B Grade Grand Finals, due to...

Cottage By The Sea surpasses $200K at Giving Day

QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea has been blown away by the community's generosity at its annual Giving Day on Tuesday this week. Cottage...

Cats coaches to debate side ahead of Round 1

GEELONG Cats assistant coach Steven King admitted the selection process for Round 1 of this year's AFL season will cause him and his fellow...