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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...