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February 6, 2025

Round 14 disappointment for Geelong United

GEELONG United suffered another upsetting week in the WNBL, ending Round 14 with two losses. United hit the court on Wednesday last week to take...

February 4, 2025

Finding patients in times of emergency

Victorians are being urged to use what3words in emergency situations to help determine the precise location of patients. Ambulance Victoria is behind the push, with...

February 3, 2025

Rodeo thrills headed for Geelong

TWO action-packed nights will be on display at the Geelong Show Grounds next weekend as the Geelong Pro Rodeo takes centre stage. Hosted by M5Rodeo...

February 2, 2025

Geelong company awarded Australian first grant

A GEELONG-BASED diving company has been awarded an Australian first grant through the PADI AWARE foundation mission hub. Australian Diving Instruction (ADI) are the recipients...

February 1, 2025

Finding the beauty in each piece of wood

Bellarine local Paul Barton has spent years practicing the art of turning piles of timber destined to be firewood into sculptured pieces inspired by...

January 31, 2025

Cadel Evans Road Race kicks off

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has officially kicked off for 2025 with some of the world's best cyclists descending on the region. The...

January 31, 2025

Festival of Sails draws record numbers

TWO days of world-class sailing took place on the Geelong Waterfront over the long weekend as the Festival of Sails returned for 2025. The January...

January 30, 2025

Marg Jennings Cup goes down to the wire

GEELONG Cricket Club's Under 15 girls' side has gone back-to-back, taking out the 2025 Marg Jennings Cup against Prahran earlier in the week. The two...

January 30, 2025

Townsville Fire too good for Geelong United

GEELONG United was defeated by Townsville Fire, going down by 19 points last Saturday (January 25) in their WNBL clash. The teams faced off in...

January 30, 2025

Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles to return

INDIGENOUS Australian surfers will take to the waves at Urquhart Bluff next month as the Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles return. To be held on February...

January 30, 2025

Anglesea hosts Junior Life Saving Carnival

HUNDREDS of junior nippers descended on Anglesea beach over the weekend for a junior life saving carnival. More than 700 athletes representing 21 clubs from...

January 30, 2025

Football club emerges victorious over cricketers

THE Barwon Heads Cricket Club and Barwon Heads Football Netball Club clashed on the cricket pitch for their annual Australia Day fundraising match on...

January 26, 2025

Clubs collide in Australia Day match

BARWON Heads Cricket Club (BHCC) and Barwon Heads Football Club (BHFC) will go head-to-head today, January 26 as the annual match returns for 2025. Hosted...

January 25, 2025

Supporting mums with quality products

Four years ago Surf Coast mother of two Phoebe Giustra purchased By Sampson and Delilah and has since been providing parents and expectant parents...

January 24, 2025

Victory and defeat for Geelong United

ROUND 12 of the WNBL has produced mixed results for the Geelong United team, finishing with one win and one loss. The team took to...

January 23, 2025

Drinks flow at Geelong Beer Festival

THE warm weather didn't stop thousands of people from flocking to Johnstone Park last Saturday (January 18) for the Geelong Beer Festival. Around 5000 people...

January 23, 2025

Local wine bar celebrates a year under new owners

Emma Aitken Alexander and Rob Alexander are celebrating one year of providing exceptional wines, beverages and tapas at Archers Torquay. The pair, who moved back...

January 21, 2025

Barwon Water ranked best in the state

BARWON Water has been ranked as the top water authority in Victoria in a recent customer survey. The latest Essential Services Commission customer perception survey showed...

January 20, 2025

Victorians affected by cancer feeling the financial pinch

Cost of living pressures continue to affect Victorians, as the number of those impacted by cancer who require financial support has risen by more...

January 19, 2025

Museum’s new attraction poses treasure test

Crack the code to uncover missing treasure as the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum reveals its newest attraction. Benito's Lost Pirate Treasure Escape Room has arrived on...

January 19, 2025

Corio Model Railway Exhibition steams in for 50th year

MODEL railway enthusiasts will have the opportunity to feast their eyes on plenty of layouts at the 50th annual Corio Model Railway Exhibition next...

January 18, 2025

Dashing to the finish line

Dachshunds will be on the starting line at the Geelong Harness Racing Club (GHRC) on Friday, January 24 as the Dachshund Dash returns for...

January 17, 2025

Battle continues for BPCA top spot

THE fight for the top spot on the A1 ladder has resumed in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BCPA), with the 2024-25 season returning...

January 16, 2025

United fall short against Perth

GEELONG United battled it out in their first home game of 2025 as they took on top two team Perth Lynx in Round 11...