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February 8, 2023
Lonnie SLSC “lifeblood” receives Australia Day honour
POINT Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club's (SLSC) "lifeblood" has received an award in the Australia Day Honours List for his dedication and long service...
February 7, 2023
Eccles excitement “up there” for Vic Open return
A HOMETOWN advantage will hopefully play into the hands of one of the region's elite golfers ahead of next week's Vic Open at 13th...
February 6, 2023
Tomlinson’s drive for third belt stronger than ever
ONE of the region's most prolific fighters is on the brink of attaining a third belt in separate weight classes when he leads a...
February 4, 2023
Local coaches highlight growing women’s game
BELLARINE Football League club Modewarre as well as Geelong & District's Thomson and Bannockburn will expand the number of Barwon region's clubs with female...
February 3, 2023
Community Cup to showcase Geelong’s best football talent
NORTH Geelong Warriors will hope to repeat last year's success and claim its 22nd Geelong pre-season tournament this weekend, as the region's major football...
February 3, 2023
Smooth run for Barwon Regatta’s 142nd year
THE Barwon River has welcomed its first mass regatta of the rowing season welcoming 1,759 athletes. School and club rowers competed in 314 races, with...
February 1, 2023
Dragons fly into T20 Cup quarters off Lymer-Kelly run-fest
A DOMINANT partnership between Bell Park’s Mark Lymer and Steven Kelly led the charge yesterday (January 31) as GCA1’s Bell Park defeated GCA3’s Alexander...
February 1, 2023
Torquay firey gets call-up to state umpires’ list
AFL Victoria's newest state level umpires have been announced for 2023 with a Torquay local being AFL Barwon's lone call-up. Torquay Fire Brigade volunteer and...
January 30, 2023
Leopold excited for new home of tennis
LEOPOLD'S tennis community can look forward to a new base of operations with a new pavilion confirmed for construction in the Bellarine town. A new...
January 30, 2023
Rod Run to roar across the Bellarine again
HUNDREDS of hot rods will roar down the Bellarine Highway next weekend when the Queenscliff Rod Run returns to its original format...
January 29, 2023
Storm tickets released for Geelong clash with Roosters
MELBOURNE Storm has officially released tickets to its pre-season challenge against the Sydney Roosters in Geelong next month. The clash at GMHBA Stadium,...
January 29, 2023
Golf director says Vic Open preparations “shaping up well”
THE PGA Tour of Australasia's director is excited to see what the men's field will bring to 13th Beach Golf Links between February 9-12,...
January 28, 2023
“Warrny” back to conclude Summer of Cycling
THE final race of Victoria's Summer of Cycling is less than a month away, with hundreds of riders lined up for their tilt at...
January 27, 2023
Public School Push: Petition urges expansion of Ocean Grove campus
AN Ocean Grove mother of two is hoping to resume the conversation of a second public secondary school campus on the Bellarine, with hundreds...
January 26, 2023
Zen keeps calm to claim 180th Passage Race
NEW South Wales-based TP52 vessel, Zen, has taken home the 180th Passage Race from Williamstown to Geelong in emphatic style, finishing ahead...
January 26, 2023
Bendigo announces Geelong shift for WNBL clash
THE WNBL is on its way to Geelong following the Bendigo Spirit's announcement it will host fellow league side Southside Flyers at Geelong Arena...
January 25, 2023
Pt Lonsdale SLSC grateful for community response
POINT Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) has given a heartfelt thank-you to the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff communities for their generosity in the club's...
January 24, 2023
Seagulls celebrate decade of Vic Open contribution
THE Vic Open returns to Barwon Heads for the 10th time next month, marking a decade of volunteering for the Barwon Heads Football and...
January 23, 2023
Bridge to Bridge to resume for third chapter
A TEAM of 17 Barwon Heads Cycling Club (BHCC) members will begin an 800km journey at the Barwon Heads Bridge later this month to...
January 22, 2023
Crews from all corners ready for Barwon Regatta
VICTORIA'S largest club and school regatta will return to the Barwon River for a 142nd year next weekend as the 2022/23 rowing season makes...
January 21, 2023
Lorne revives long-awaited Pier to Pub
FOR the first time since 2020, the Pier to Pub returned to Lorne on Saturday with more than 5,000 participants completing the annual event. [caption...
January 21, 2023
GAWS calendar showcases 13 second chances
ALL Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) graduates have a story, and Jack Russell terrier/chihuahua cross Delilah was one of the lucky animals to get...
January 21, 2023
Torquay film internationally recognised
A TORQUAY writer and director is overjoyed with the reaction her short film is receiving following its latest acclaim at an online international film...
January 18, 2023
Tigers drop Cats to kick off new GCA T20 Cup
GCA2’s Torquay has defeated GCA1 side Lara last night (Tuesday, January 17) to headline the first week matches in the Geelong Cricket Association’s first...
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