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July 1, 2022
Goannas return to Torquay, junior Chargers benefit
SURF COAST basketballers were given a treat on Saturday afternoon, learning some new skills from Australia’s best deaf basketballers. Australian Goannas head coach and Torquay...
June 30, 2022
Skinner in the game: Cats recruit ready to make impact
THE second draft night was a lot more stressful than the first, according to one of the Geelong Cats’ latest AFLW recruits.
June 30, 2022
Finals, mental health top of list for new AFL Barwon boss
FINALS venues, junior engagement, mental health, and league amalgamations are all on the table for AFL Barwon’s new boss, with some of these topics...
June 30, 2022
Anakie ready to play in inaugural Indigenous jumper
EXCITEMENT is brewing out in Anakie as the Roos prepare to don their first indigenous jumper, a huge moment for the club in continuing...
June 30, 2022
Artworks sought to enliven Drysdale Library
DRYSDALE’S new library will boast creative and encouraging artwork as part of a recently opened commission at the request of the Drysdale community. The City...
June 30, 2022
Brigades seek new members as summer months near
THE Barwon Heads Fire Brigade are encouraging eager residents across the Bellarine to join up at a local CFA unit just in time for...
June 28, 2022
Point Lonsdale cuppa opens discussion on elder neglect
INITIATIVES and events promoting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day were held all over the Geelong and Bellarine regions on June 15 as elder abuse...
June 24, 2022
Local lifesavers perform in the pool
LIFE Saving Victoria’s (LSV) athletes have put on impressive performances away from the beaches following a successful return to the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships. Athletes...
June 24, 2022
Four new faces to don blue and white in Season 7
THERE will be four new faces calling GMHBA Stadium home for the AFLW’s seventh season following a busy trade period down at Kardinia Park. West...
June 23, 2022
Foot becomes first woman to complete Finke “double”
MORIAC'S Danielle Foot is back home on the Surf Coast after creating history in the Northern Territory over the Queen's Birthday weekend. Foot was named...
June 23, 2022
Hall-Sullivan excited for international debut
CORIO Bay Rowing Club will have one its own wear the green and gold in a month’s time at July’s World Rowing Under 23...
June 23, 2022
Gallagher joins Comm Games cycling gold rush
GEELONG has added another name to Australia’s Commonwealth Games cohort heading to the English city of Birmingham next month, this time in cycling. At age...
June 23, 2022
FightMND dinner serving up awareness in Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON'S community is preparing to rally behind the fight against motor neurone disease (MND) with the help of a favoured local pizzeria. Team Monica Hayes,...
June 23, 2022
City aims to help “healing” during Refugee Week
STORIES like Ukrainian-born Helen Chernonok's are among several being shared by the City of Greater Geelong as the municipality celebrates Refugee Week from June...
June 23, 2022
Greens welcome new base with open arms
FC LEOPOLD finally has a place to call home almost six years after it was formed marking the next chapter in the young club’s...
June 21, 2022
Eagles remember as premiership coach flies high
EAST Geelong Football and Netball Club reserves coach Craig “Doc” Carey is being remembered as a popular figure not only a within the Eagles...
June 20, 2022
Pink Devils on precipice of BWCC entry
THE northern suburbs of Geelong are on the brink of adding another senior female side into the rapidly growing Barwon Women Cricket Competition (BWCC),...
June 19, 2022
Simmons brothers setting the standard
A PAIR of Indented Head brothers is making waves on the sailing scene as both boys prepare to represent Australia on the international level. Aidan...
June 17, 2022
Collaboration assembles mental health tool for local clubs
A NEW framework surrounding mental health in local sport has been made available to more than 16,000 local clubs across Victoria with organisations throughout...
June 16, 2022
Tomlinson eyes up multi-division accolade
ISAAC Tomlinson has been on a tear as of late, the 23-year-old picking up a super featherweight title, facing an old foe, and earning...
June 16, 2022
Stone commits to 2023 extension
THE “Rock” of Lara Football Club will remain at Bisinella Oval for a fifth year following the confirmation that head coach Shayne Stone inked...
June 14, 2022
Lifeline unveils McKillop Street upgrade
INDIVIDUALS suffering from mental health issues can now expect more help as Geelong’s Lifeline Crisis Support centre has become Lifeline’s largest call centre nationwide...
June 13, 2022
BCH announces cut in dental wait times
A funding boost from Dental Health Services Victoria will slash wait times for public dental appointments at Bellarine Community Health (BCH) clinics by up...
June 11, 2022
Eight groups to share in latest environmental grants
A RESTORATION of Moorabool River Reserve is among eight different projects that will be funded as part of council's latest round of environmental grants. The...
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