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Festive event to return to the Grove

THE Ocean Grove Business Association's (OGBA) plans for Christmas in the Grove are officially underway with its president encouraging local businesses to jump on...

All Ford Day organisers revved up for registrations

ENTRIES have opened early for Australia's largest gathering of Ford vehicles, which will take place on Geelong's waterfront. Event director Nicholas Heath said Geelong's annual...

Community leans on itself to honour HeartKids

LESS than ideal weather conditions failed to deter hundreds of people taking part in the third annual HeartKids Two Feet and A Heartbeat Walk...

Lifesavers test endurance to begin beach season

LIFESAVERS from across the state were put through their paces to begin the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) beach season at the annual Endurance Championships...

Curlewis golfer secures first PGA win at WA Open

CURLEWIS golfer Deyen Lawson remained composed on the final hole of the Nexus Advisernet WA Open in Perth earlier today to claim the first...

Veterans ready for Around the Bay return

MORE than 10,000 cyclists will take part in six rides across Port Phillip Bay for the return of United Energy Around the Bay. Vietnam veteran,...

Brandon powers through firefighter stair climb

SIX-HUNDRED emergency service personnel dug deep to conquer 28 floors of steps at Melbourne's Crown Metropol Hotel to assist in the fight against depression,...

Rehoming shortage pushes GAWS to capacity

THE City of Greater Geelong's leading pet rescue organisation is now running at capacity, but claims its surrenders have not significantly increased since the...

Lorne SLSC emerges junior champions of the pool

LORNE Surf Life Saving Club are champions of the pool following its successful win at Life Saving Victoria's (LSV) state pool championships. Lorne was one...

Schueller, Supercats part ways ahead of 2023 NBL1 season

GEELONG Supercats will be on the lookout for a new NBL1 men's head coach this off-season following the departure of outgoing coach Justin Schueller. The...

Lara boasts giant numbers, focuses on new stadium

AN ACTION-packed presentation day has symbolised a major moment for Geelong's largest basketball club with more teams than ever to represent the club into...

Business breakfast to address volunteer shortage

LOCAL not-for-profit Geelong Mums is seeing a 25 per cent increase in demand for its services, but a lack of volunteers will be the...

Dolphins announce cricket return

LORNE will field a cricket team for the first time in eight years after being forced into recess due to lack of numbers. Lorne Cricket...

Farm My School to pilot in Drysdale

BELLARINE Secondary College (BSC), Bellarine Community Health (BCH) and Farm My School Ltd. (FMS) founders are inviting the community to a ground-breaking no-dig festival...

Twelve groups awarded in Borough’s latest grant round

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has awarded more than 10 Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and Swan Bay-based organisations with grants to enhance their communities. The 2022-23 round...

Sugar adds to Portarlington resume with new mural

A COLOURFUL mural showcasing some of the region's most prominent flora and fauna has taken centre stage at Portarlington's waterfront. Melbourne-based artist Alex Sugar completed...

Demons declare Finlayson as seniors coach

PORTARLINGTON Football Club has made the first step to a more promising 2023 season, announcing the appointment of Warren Finlayson as its senior coach...

Tigers reflect on maiden GNL cup

A 24-YEAR premiership drought is in the rear-view mirror for the Colac Netball Club, overcoming the unlikeliest of odds, 41-33, to down a Newtown...

“Just as good”: Saints march on to back-to-back flags

LEOPOLD Football Club had a moment of hope when it hit the scoreboard first in Saturday's Geelong Football League (GFL) Grand Final. But that moment...

SALT to provide local platform for local fighters

THE Surf Coast's first ever fight event is locked in for later this year, providing some of the region's best local fighters a platform...

Dunne finds new ground with women’s appointment

FORMER president of the Torquay Cricket Club, Rob Dunne, will take the reins of an exciting new position within the club for 2022/23. Dunne, who...

Saints supreme as St Mary’s go back to back

A DAZZLING display of speed and precision has put St Mary’s back on the Geelong Football League (GFL) podium at a windy St...

Colac stun Towners to end Eagles’ reign

FOR the first time in nine years, Newtown & Chilwell are no longer premiers of the Geelong Netball League (GNL).

Colac defeated seven-time...

Richardson selected as Gold Nugget attendee

ONE of the Surf Coast's own has been selected to attend a premiere Under-14 Academy Program among 232 of country basketball's best young talent. Surfcoast...