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Geelong Venom nearly stun WNBL powerhouse

The Geelong Venom may have fallen just short in a 97-94 overtime thriller against the Sydney Flames, but their fight, flair and...

Eight primetime games for Geelong

Geelong has cemented its status as a primetime heavyweight, earning eight Thursday and Friday night games in the first 15 rounds of the 2026...

Raise a quid, grow a mo for noble cause

LEGENDARY men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer charity Movember is ready for another November of hirsute shenanigans from tomorrow, with...

Kate Darby calls time on AFLW career

Geelong Cats favourite Kate Darby has announced she will retire from the AFLW at the end of the 2025 season, wrapping up...

AFL introduces major rule changes to cut game time in 2026

The AFL will introduce seven new rule changes for the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, aimed at reducing dead time, increasing ball-in-play...

GDFNL clubs set for big 2026 season opener

The Geelong & District Football Netball League has released its full fixture for the 2026 season, with Round One locked in for Saturday 11...

Venom fall short in tight clash with Spirit

Geelong Venom have continued their competitive start to their debut WNBL campaign, falling just short in a 62–55 Round 2 loss to...

Guthrie exits Geelong after 240 AFL games

Geelong Cats midfielder and two-time Carji Greeves Medallist Cameron Guthrie has officially called time on his career at Kardinia Park, ending a...

AFL fans crash records in Trade Radio frenzy

The 2025 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio has set a new benchmark for fan engagement, smashing records across every platform and proving once...

Pets on planes? Virgin makes Aussie aviation history

Virgin Australia is making history with the launch of Australia’s first-ever pet-friendly passenger flights.

From 16 October, travellers will be able...

Buckley added to coaching team ahead of 2026 season

The Cats have strengthened their coaching panel with the addition of AFL great Nathan Buckley ahead of the 2026 season.

After...

Teenage boy dead following collision near school

A 15-year-old boy has died after being struck by a truck near a central Bendigo school on Friday morning.

Emergency services...

Geelong CEO Steve Hocking reveals phone seizure in AFL audit

Geelong Football Club chief executive Steve Hocking says the club has taken full responsibility for a series of breaches uncovered in a...

Victoria’s biggest-ever free travel deal arrives this summer

Free weekend public transport is rolling out across all of Victoria this summer, giving regional and metropolitan travellers unlimited travel with no...

AFL hits Geelong with fine after audit findings

The AFL has fined the Geelong Football Club $77,500 following an extensive audit that cleared the club of salary cap breaches but...

Sweet win for brownies at state food show

BRAZEN Brownies has won gold at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show for its walnut brownie, backing up its previous wins with a new...

Cats issue apology after Mad Monday backlash

The Geelong Football Club has issued an apology after controversial Mad Monday costumes and social media posts prompted criticism from the AFL...

AFL makes radical changes set to reshape the game from 2026

The AFL Commission has signed off on two major changes that will reshape the game from the 2026 Toyota Premiership Season.

RBA holds rates and dashes hopes of quick cuts

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates steady as widely expected, with attention turning to when, or if, the central bank will...

Stanley back for Cats as Neale makes miracle grand final return

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has made an extraordinary recovery to be selected for the AFL grand final against a Geelong side featuring Rhys...

Grand Final Record lands with bumper 244-page edition

The Grand Final is more than a match. It’s a moment, a ritual, and a celebration of footy’s finest. And no moment...