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Lions’ den to host GFNL deciders

AFL Barwon has announced Leopold Memorial Park as the site for this year’s Geelong Football and Netball League (GFNL) Grand Final.

The region’s...

Inverleigh prepare for post-bye gauntlet

INVERLEIGH Football Club has a tall task ahead with all of the top three Geelong & District Football League (GDFL) sides taking on the...

“We are the hunted”: Ammos unbeaten but stay focused

AMMOS' A Grade coach says her team will not be looking at its matchup with Modewarre at face value, with the Bellarine Netball League's...

High-flying Hawks home in on finals

DRYSDALE co-coach and forward Tom Ruggles has declared the next month of Bellarine Football League action as one of the Hawks' most important of...

Building healthy habits this Men’s Health Week

MALES of all ages are being encouraged to make healthy changes in their lives as part during Men's Health Week (June 12-18). Co-ordinated...

Winter Glow returns to Adventure Park

MILLIONS of lights and a thousand colourful installations await residents and visitors in Wallington when Adventure Park opens its month-long winter festival today (June...

Moriac youngster named in Victorian side

A ST MARY’S Sporting Club footballer is among three local players selected to compete at the Under 12 Australian Football Championships later...

State of Origin returning to Ocean Grove

STATE of Origin football returns to Ocean Grove on the weekend of July 1-2 with two talented junior programs going head to head in...

Celtic celebrations enlivens Portarlington

CELTIC culture was on full display over the King's Birthday long weekend as the 19th National Celtic Folk Festival returned to Portarlington's shores. Festival director...

Respected local basketball figure remembered

THE local basketball community is mourning the tragic loss of one of its well-known figures. Geelong United Basketball (GUB) and the Surfcoast Basketball Association (SBA)...

Flags on the mind of re-elected Tigers president

A CLUB Championship will be the top of the agenda for Tim Humphries as he enters his second season at the helm of the...

Country Champs to showcase region’s best juniors

MORE than 20 young aspiring Surf Coast FC players will make the short trip to Ballarat this long weekend, as regional soccer communities from...

Joeys resurgence stakes early finals claim

THE lack of change in personnel may prove to be the ultimate factor in St Joseph's returning to the Geelong Netball League (GNL) finals...

Roos happy at halfway point

DESPITE Anglesea's six-goal defeat to the Bellarine Football League's reigning premiers over the weekend, the Roos' player-coach is happy where his side sits at...

Cox realises US college dream

A DIVISION One offer was the last thing Geelong United Supercats forward Georgia Cox expected to hear during a late-night phone call from a...

Local clubs commit to Pride Round

DRYSDALE Football Club player Jessie Morrow said AFL Barwon's Pride Round this weekend will be a great day to be a part of when...

Vinnies volunteers dress big for homelessness

MARINE Parade in Ocean Grove was turned into a temporary catwalk when Vinnies volunteers strutted their stuff in the fight against homelessness. Vinnies volunteers in...

Celtic Folk Festival back in full swing

AUSTRALIA'S biggest Celtic festival returns to Portarlington today (Friday, June 9) for four days of culture, folk and traditions for the first time in...

AFL Grand Final to become “Hunter-licious”

A NEWCOMB Power Auskicker will get the opportunity of a lifetime on that one day in September after being announced as a Team NAB...

Queenscliff Men’s Shed paying it forward in the Borough

A GENEROUS donation to the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum is further highlighting the selfless dedication of the Borough of Queenscliffe's local men's shed. The Queenscliff Maritime...

Barrel sale to attract wine enthusiasts from all over

A TRADITION dating back almost a decade will continue on June 17-18, when Scotchmans Hill hosts its annual mid-year barrel sale. National sales and marketing...

Ocean Grove residents welcome new seat

A NEW seat in Ocean Grove inspired by 30 vibrant paintings created by community members has officially been launched. The new five-metre curved bench seat...

Sock It Up for youth mental health

A LOCAL mental health service provider has laid down the challenge to local clubs, players, members, umpires and corporates to jump on board its...

Local lifesavers lauded for 22/23 season

LOCAL lifesavers across the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions have been commended for their efforts protecting the region's beaches at Life Saving Victoria's...