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March 9, 2024
Seagulls aiming for finals return
BARWON Heads will look to refine its tactics over the next couple of weeks, according to its senior football coach, as preparations for Round...
March 9, 2024
Suns focused on 2024 as proposal decision looms
SURF Coast Suns Football Netball Club eagerly awaits AFL Barwon's proposed competition restructure decision, but the club says it is as well-placed as ever...
March 8, 2024
Demons start 150th year at annual golf day
PORTARLINGTON Football Netball Club's 150th year is officially in full swing following the club's annual golf day. Demons president Steve Cogger said the full field...
March 8, 2024
Torquay ready to ride at ABB Grand Final
TORQUAY Boardriders Club will represent the region on the national stage this weekend in this year's Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. Torquay...
March 7, 2024
Point Lonsdale Boardriders celebrate 60 years young
THE Point Lonsdale Boardriders have marked six decades in the waves, with the club holding its 60th birthday celebration on Saturday. Club president Max Lazarus...
March 7, 2024
First premiers crowned in local cricket
LOCAL cricket's first premiers of the 2023-24 season have been confirmed following four terrific Grand Final contests in the Barwon Women Cricket Competition last...
March 7, 2024
Surfers impress at Junior State Titles opener
A QUARTET of Barwon locals have secured round wins in the State Junior Surfing Titles at Bells Beach and Torquay Surf Beach at the...
March 5, 2024
Falcons unveil list for 2024
THE finalised list for this season’s Geelong Falcons squad has been announced with 67 players being named to the club’s extended roster. This season’s Falcons...
March 4, 2024
Ag show to switch dates next year
NEXT weekend's Bellarine Agricultural Show will be the final time the Portarlington-based event will be held over the Labour Day weekend, according to the...
March 3, 2024
Potato Fair to return this month
EVERYTHING you could want to know about potatoes will be on display at Drysdale Primary School later this month. Drysdale Primary School's Potato Fair is...
March 3, 2024
Read The Play expands to soccer in new partnership
LOCAL mental health service Read The Play has announced its first soccer club partnership in an exciting next step for grassroots sports. Soccer club Geelong...
March 2, 2024
Sharks swimming forward into 2024
ARMSTRONG Creek Football Netball Club is all systems go for another season of growth as final player numbers will be determined before the month...
March 2, 2024
Net upgrade complete at Manifold Heights
MANIFOLD Heights Cricket Club will get a few weeks to fully enjoy its upgraded cricket nets before season's end, but the club is grinning...
March 1, 2024
Wombat’s Wish hopes for good result at Gala Night
THE Greater Geelong community is ready to band together to raise crucial funds for a local bereavement service based in Drysdale. The biennial Wombat's Wish...
February 29, 2024
Cats shift focus to Essendon pre-season encounter
GEELONG assistant coach James Rahilly says the team's mindset will be closer to a home and away game when the Cats meet Essendon in...
February 29, 2024
Barwon Health to receive funding from Good Friday Appeal
THE Barwon region will directly benefit from fundraising during this year's Good Friday Appeal on March 29, in an unprecedented move for the Royal...
February 29, 2024
Drysdale footballer pedalling for MND cure
A BELMONT resident and Drysdale footballer is currently tackling one of his biggest physical challenges to date, all in the fight to "Beat The...
February 28, 2024
Local football and netball deciders return to Kardinia Park
THE Geelong Football Netball League’s (GFNL) Grand Final Day proceedings will return to the Kardinia Park precinct in 2024, following confirmation of...
February 27, 2024
Comedy legend locked in for Point Lonsdale show
A POPULAR Australian comedian will headline a coming comedy night in Point Lonsdale next month in the hope of raising additional funds for local...
February 26, 2024
Lions provide financial boost to local brigade
A COMMUNITY cricket match held last month in Barwon Heads has resulted in a kind gesture between two local community organisations. The Lions Club of...
February 25, 2024
Rettstatt signs with Storm to finalise Big V side
TIM Sanderson's Big V Women's side for 2024 is now complete, following the signing of the squad's final import. The Bellarine Storm welcomed six-foot-two forward...
February 24, 2024
AFL Barwon invites clubs to “Game Plan” event
AFL BARWON is providing the ultimate toolkit for club volunteers, officials, and coaches this Sunday, February 25 to collect necessary information for the 2024...
February 24, 2024
Geelong supercharged for superboat return
SUPERBOAT action is locked in to return to Geelong's Corio Bay, with vessels set to reach speeds of 180kmh. Round 2 of the 2024 Offshore...
February 23, 2024
Smith arrives at Cattery
GEELONG'S newest addition to its women's roster has shared her excitement during her first message to Cats fans around the region. Former Brisbane Lion and...
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