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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...
February 23, 2024
Exciting months ahead for QCAN
AN EXCITING year awaits for Queenscliffe Climate Action Now (QCAN) following a productive first meeting of 2024, according to its president. QCAN president Stuart Kent,...
February 22, 2024
Kinder surprise: Bush kinder grants hit Bellarine
A TRIO of Bellarine kinder programs will receive a one-off grant this year to encourage outdoor play and become more familiar with local bush...
February 20, 2024
Charity golf day raises $40,000 for prostate cancer research
A LOCAL charity golf day in Portarlington has raised tens of thousands of dollars for men's health. Organisers say 15th E.J. Whitten Charity Golf Day...
February 19, 2024
Canteen volunteers needed at Bellarine school
A NATIONAL education support service is on the lookout for volunteers to assist at two local Bellarine school canteens. EdConnect Australia has put a callout...
February 18, 2024
AFL Barwon comments on proposed concussion guidelines
THE Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released its latest guidelines for concussion management at the local and community sports level, with one local...
February 18, 2024
Portarlington SUPer highlights suicide awareness
A PORTARLINGTON residentl is putting his paddling endurance to the test this month in the fight to increase suicide awareness. Wayne Singleton is taking on...
February 16, 2024
Leading the way: GAWS announces inaugural community walk
RESIDENTS and their furry companions will get the chance to celebrate Geelong's largest animal shelter next month as part of a new regional fundraising...
February 16, 2024
Barwon Heads locked and loaded for finals return
BY VINNIE VAN OORSCHOT BARWON Heads Cricket Club is poised to return to the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) semi-finals, and the skipper says the...
February 15, 2024
Ladies’ luncheon raises big total for breast cancer
PLAYERS and supporters of Ocean Grove Cricket Club wore their best shades of pink on Saturday for the club's annual Pink Stumps Day. The club's...
February 15, 2024
Anthony breaks Aussie record, claims overall World Cup championship
BARWON Heads Olympian Jakara Anthony has etched herself further into Australian sporting history, breaking the all-time national record for World Cup title wins. Anthony continued...
February 13, 2024
Wreck2Reef goes gangbusters in Indented Head
A RECORD number of swimmers arrived on the shores of Indented Head on Saturday for the biggest Wreck2Reef event to date. About 480 participants took...
February 13, 2024
Epworth recommits to local female football
AFL BARWON and Epworth HealthCare will continue its female football partnership for the next three years, after signing an extension. The extension takes Epworth's commitment...
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