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June 25, 2024
Anam Cara House Giving Day returns with double the energy
The Anam Cara House Geelong is hoping to double the amount of guest beds at its Waurn Ponds location at the conclusion of this...
June 23, 2024
Geelong United releases first membership options ahead of inaugural season
LOCAL basketball fans have a chance to be a part of history, with Geelong United launching its first membership options ahead of its...
June 23, 2024
St Ignatius celebrates new senior student learning centre
THE competition of a newly opened learning centre at one of the Bellarine's Catholic schools is expected to greatly improve studies for local students. St...
June 21, 2024
Ocean Grove “chicken whisperer” releases new book
AN OCEAN Grove legend has released a tell-all story of experiences caring for rehomed and rescued chooks over 12 years. A Bellarine resident for more...
June 21, 2024
13th Beach collects hardware at annual IRB State Champs
THE best IRB crews in the state put their skills to the test in Lorne over the weekend at the 2024 Victorian IRB Championships...
June 20, 2024
Cats midfielder signs two-season extension
GEELONG midfielder Tanner Bruhn has inked a two-year extension on his deal with the Geelong Football Club, keeping him at GMHBA Stadium until at...
June 20, 2024
Queenscliff frost-bitten by inaugural swim event
RESIDENTS and visitors from across the region are being challenged to embrace the icy waters of Port Phillip Bay tomorrow (Saturday, June 22) as...
June 20, 2024
Knitting project proves a success
A REGION-WIDE knitting initiative has culminated in a huge lunch event turnout, celebrating the work of more than 20 local organisations and raising awareness...
June 18, 2024
Celtic Festival hailed as “best ever” over long weekend
ANOTHER National Celtic Folk Festival has been added to the history books, with thousands of residents and visitors flocking to Portarlington over the King's...
June 16, 2024
Sharks swimming along in first season
THE region's newest football club is flying in its inaugural season, with confidence building ahead of a major tournament later this month. South Coast Sharks...
June 14, 2024
Winter Glow to light up the Bellarine
THE region's landmark water park is set to transform into an icy and bright winter spectacle as Winter Glow returns to Adventure Park for...
June 13, 2024
Bellarine proving doubters wrong in first Championship campaign
BELLARINE Storm's Championship women are blocking out all external noise in its first season at the top level of Big V basketball. Storm head coach...
June 13, 2024
Community members honoured at annual awards gala
BELLARINE community members were hailed for their contributions over the past year at this year's Ocean Grove Rotary's Community Awards night last week. The event,...
June 13, 2024
Jim Mason to not contest election
CITY of Greater Geelong councillor Jim Mason has announced he will not contest his seat at the upcoming council elections in October. The announcement, shared...
June 9, 2024
Pearce completes Cats’ AFLW roster
THE final piece of the Geelong Cats' AFLW list is in place, after talented ruck Lilly Pearce joined for the 2024 season. Pearce, 21, will...
June 7, 2024
Hawks ready for “massive” Heads clash
DRYSDALE Football Club's senior skipper says his side's clash this week against Barwon Heads is a "massive" contest, as the second half of the...
June 7, 2024
Annual breakfast celebrates females in sport
A CAPACITY audience at GMHBA Stadium's Presidents Room turned out to the third annual Female Festival of Sport Breakfast event on Friday last week. Guests...
June 7, 2024
AFL Barwon opens Bellarine training site for umpires
A MAJOR win for football umpires across the region has been offically opened, with AFL Barwon now operating a secondary facility for the game's...
June 7, 2024
AFLW fixture released for 2024
CATS fans have cause for excitement with the 2024 fixture released for Geelong's AFLW side released late last week. Geelong says it welcomes its 2024 draw,...
June 6, 2024
Cats welcome new president
THE Geelong Football Club has announced its new president. The Cats unveiled Grant McCabe as the club's new president last week. Mr McCabe will take...
June 6, 2024
Storm rolls on as finals picture looms
BELLARINE Storm men's head coach Luke Beauglehall says his side knows there is still a long way to go in the season, but he's...
June 6, 2024
Council rescinds 24-hour cat curfew motion
THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to restrict cats indoors for 24 hours per day, after passing a notice of...
June 5, 2024
Leopold Fire Brigade welcomes new tanker
LEOPOLD CFA has welcomed a big boost to its brigade following the official handover of a new tanker to its unit. State Member for Bellarine...
June 3, 2024
Community award finalists announced
NOT one, but two Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale residents have been awarded Citizen of the Year awards at an annual awards ceremony earlier this...
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