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March 24, 2025

Titans celebrate inaugural top-grade triumph

Armstrong Creek won its inaugural top-grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association premiership in thrilling fashion. The Titans posted 8-202 from 75 overs before restricting Barwon Heads...

March 24, 2025

Wheels turning for proposed tyre recycling facility

USED tyres will be given new life through an initiative at the Geelong Refinery. Viva Energy has taken the first step toward developing a tyre-recycling...

March 23, 2025

Fitted mouthguards being encouraged for footy season

FOOTBALLERS of all codes are being urged to get a fitted mouthguard for the coming season to give themselves the best chance of avoiding...

March 21, 2025

Pickleball finds home at giant space in Geelong

AN INDOOR pickleball facility has replaced the Hoop City basketball hub in Grovedale. The Dinx Pickleball Club held their grand opening on the weekend with...

March 21, 2025

History to be made for clubs chasing top-grade glory

THE Titans and Seagulls will be chasing their own pieces of history in this weekend's Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 grand final, starting tomorrow...

March 20, 2025

Tigers hunting another “complete” performance

GROVEDALE's First XI are determined to go one better this season after again progressing to the Geelong Cricket Association preliminary final. The Tigers clash with...

March 19, 2025

Lazarus Community Centre refurbishment reaches milestone

LAZARUS Community Centre's pursuit of creating a more welcoming space for the homeless is becoming a reality and a major refurbishment could be completed...

March 17, 2025

State government issues warning about dangers of summer weeds

THE Victorian government is warning farmers about the dangers of summer weeds in the south-west, following recent and sporadic rainfall. Heliotrope, also known as potato...

March 15, 2025

Titans striving for inaugural top-grade premiership

A FOCUS on batting depth during the off-season has helped Armstrong Creek’s A1 take the next step in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association, according...

March 15, 2025

Heat fired up for semi-final

HIGHTON survived their first pressure-cooker test of making the Geelong Cricket Association first XI finals and will now look to survive a knockout semi-final. The...

March 15, 2025

Good Friday Appeal auction aims to break million-dollar mark again

A FULLY furnished house worth $1.4 million in Mount Duneed is this year's Good Friday Appeal home and will be up for auction on...

March 14, 2025

Geelong Gift gets record registrations at new venue

THE Geelong Gift has registered a record number of entries ahead of the big day this Sunday, March 16. Victorian Athletic League (VAL) president Matthew...

March 13, 2025

Seagulls embrace new ideas to secure maiden premiership

BARWON Heads' inaugural top-grade premiership captain/coach Steph Theodore said she loved her first season at the club and was proud of the way the...

March 11, 2025

Job applications open at Nyaal Banyul

NYAAL Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is looking to fill 12 new roles ahead of its opening to the public next year. Applications will...

March 9, 2025

Deller living out his Moke dream

HIGHTON'S Graeme Deller was about 15 years old when he decided he would like to one day own a Moke. He had spotted an old...

March 8, 2025

Fourth, fifth on equal ladder points with finals on line

BARRABOOL or Jan Juc will celebrate sneaking into the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association first XI finals tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) night but it's difficult...

March 7, 2025

Geelong City, Barwon Heads chase debut flag

BOTH teams will be chasing top-grade premiership glory for the first time when Geelong City and Barwon Heads meet in the Geelong Cricket Association...

March 7, 2025

Saints, Heat finals race going down to wire

TWO teams face imposing run chases tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) as they battle to secure the remaining top-four finals spot in the Geelong Cricket...

March 6, 2025

Full steam ahead for Great Rail Run following record-breaking event

RIVER Run Geelong broke its participation record for the third consecutive year with a sell-out 1350 entrants at the event held last Sunday. Will Newton...

March 5, 2025

Draft plans released for improved mountain bike, BMX facilities

A SECOND stage of community engagement has opened as the City of Greater Geelong looks to improve its mountain bike and BMX facilities. Draft upgrade...

March 4, 2025

Roos hop onto new court as club rejoices

ANAKIE Football and Netball Club celebrated the opening of its new court by playing a "Netty versus Footy" netball game at Anakie Reserve earlier...

March 4, 2025

Feedback sought on protecting Geelong’s trees

THE City of Greater Geelong wants to come up with a system of protecting trees on private land and is seeking community input. At the...

March 2, 2025

New award added to artX Regional exhibition

THE largest exhibition and competition in the Geelong region for artists with disability or a history of mental illness has a new award category. GenU...

March 2, 2025

United re-sign pair, pick up import

GEELONG United's two reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) recipients have extended their time in the blue and white for another season. Guard Demarcus Gatlin and...