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July 24, 2025

Dangerfield bands together in road safety push

GEELONG skipper Patrick Dangerfield is just one of the thousands of Victorian footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level donning blue armbands this...

July 24, 2025

Ramen restaurants to face court over entitlements

THE Fair Work Ombudsman has started legal action against the operators of four Japanese noodle eateries in Geelong and Torquay. Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd...

July 23, 2025

Ambulance Victoria helps kids save lives

AMBULANCE Victoria's Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more Victorian students. All schools are being encouraged to sign...

July 23, 2025

Deakin offers new scholarship

A NEW scholarship from the Dawn Wade Foundation offered through Deakin University aims to open the world of tertiary education to Geelong and regional...

July 22, 2025

Most footy, netball finals venues confirmed

AFL BARWON has confirmed most of the venues for this year’s finals series across its affiliated football and netball competitions in the Geelong region. In...

July 21, 2025

Vic Country girls slip to 1-2

VICTORIA Country have gone down to cross-state rivals Victoria Metro on Sunday at RSEA Park, the side's second loss of the Under-18 Girls Championship. After...

July 21, 2025

Vic Country boys defeat Vic Metro

VICTORIA Country's boys team has concluded its Under-18 Boys Championship campaign with a win against cross-state rivals Victoria Metro. The side's second consecutive win makes...

July 17, 2025

Interest sought in Little Malop Street market

A MARKET akin to the famous weekly event in Hobart is on the cards for central Geelong, with the City of Greater Geelong asking...

July 16, 2025

EPA offers hot tips for the best woodfires this winter

VICTORIA'S environmental watchdog has some handy tips for everyone who has a wood burning heater keeping their toes warm this winter. EPA Victoria says the...

July 11, 2025

Geelong Cats AFLW leaders announced for 2025

Two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald will captain Geelong's AFLW side for a sixth-straight season, with the Cats confirming a new three-player leadership group for

July 11, 2025

City spruiks closer ties with India

THE City of Greater Geelong has hosted its first Geelong India Business Roundtable, bringing together key state, national and international stakeholders to stimulate opportunities...

July 10, 2025

Local news and the global fight for our fair share

WHEN people pick up the Surf Coast Times, the Bellarine Times, the Geelong Times and the Armstrong Creek Times, they expect more than just...

July 10, 2025

Geelong Cup winner to get golden ticket into Melbourne Cup

THE status of the Geelong Cup has galloped ahead, with the winner of this year’s edition to now receive a “golden ticket” into...

July 10, 2025

Clubs face off again for a charitable cause

ARMSTRONG United has beaten Barwon Heads thanks to an 85th minute goal in the clubs’ annual Community Cup soccer match. Now in its fifth year,...

July 10, 2025

Netball star Mannix hosting holiday clinics

YOUNG netballers have the chance to learn from Australian Diamonds player and Geelong product Emily Mannix these school holidays. A Vixens premiership player and Sharelle...

July 10, 2025

Kids invited to explore a secret food world

THE Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Regional Libraries, is bringing the successful The Secret...

July 9, 2025

University Hospital Geelong lauded for stroke care

University Hospital Geelong has been recognised for its excellence in caring for stroke patients, becoming the first in the Geelong region to receive stroke...

July 8, 2025

Community Pharmacy pilot becomes permanent

Community pharmacists can keep treating patients for more everyday health conditions, as the 18-month Victorian Community Statewide Pilot became a permanent program at the...

July 8, 2025

Study warns about taking health advice from AI

A world-first study about health advice generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is urging people to trust their doctor, not a chatbot. Chatbots can easily be...

July 7, 2025

Four Falcons feature in Vic Country under-18 win against Allies

VICTORIA Country have secured their first win of the under-18 Boys Championship, beating the Allies at Ikon Park on Saturday. After losing their first two...

July 5, 2025

New chair, member of Kardinia Park Stadium Trust appointed

FORMER Victorian parliamentarian John Eren has been appointed the new chair of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, bringing considerable experience across tourism, sport and...

July 4, 2025

Cats announce late change, debutant for coach’s milestone match

STAR Geelong forward Tyson Stengle is out of tomorrow's (Saturday, July 5) AFL game against Richmond for family reasons, with George Stevens to make...

July 4, 2025

New drought support package announced

THE Victorian government has announced a new $75 million suite of drought support measures, bringing the total support package to $144 million. The measures, revealed...

July 1, 2025

Geelong United WNBL’s rebrand strikes

GEELONG United's WNBL team has relaunched with a new name, and will now be known as Geelong Venom. The club says the process took eight...