Geelong recognised as a Tree City of the World
THE City of Greater Geelong has been awarded Tree City of the World status for a third year running. Geelong was one of 11 Australian...
The Sands clinch women’s pennant win
THE Sands Torquay is celebrating a landmark season for its women's golfers following their win in Division 3 Pennant competition. The team of Kerry Bond,...
Gather around new Ocean Grove café
A new café has opened in Ocean Grove with a sense of community at the heart of its offering. Gather slid its doors open for...
Suns receive 2026 points allocation, cap space
THE Surf Coast Suns have been allocated 60 player points and $110,000 in its salary cap for its inaugural senior football season in the...
Hank to leave United for Europe
AFTER one season with Geelong United's WNBL team, Hannah Hank will make the move to Poland for their upcoming 25/26 season. Hank has exercised the...
Sawyers Arms takes the cake at AHA Awards
NEWTOWN'S Sawyers Arms Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
City to mark National Reconciliation Week
THE City of Greater Geelong will mark National Reconciliation Week with a series of planned activities across the region. City Hall will be lit up...
Coutas building momentum
QUEENSCLIFF is feeling full of confidence after pulling off a big upset in the Bellarine Football League seniors just before the league bye. The Coutas...
Surfers to battle on the Surf Coast
MORE than 50 of the state's best surf athletes will take to the water this weekend in a double-header of surfing events on the...
Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots
BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over...
Sawyers Arms wins top industry gongs
NEWTOWN’S Sawyers Arm Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
Wear orange on Wednesday for the SES
LOCAL SES volunteers will be recognised for their monumental emergency services efforts on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW). The National Day of Thanks will take place...
Cats hope to put out the Power
GEELONG will be hoping to respond strongly to last weekend's nail-biting loss against the Giants when it meets Port Adelaide this afternoon (Saturday, May...
Dental property sells for $3.01 million
A purpose-built dental facility has been sold at 80 Geelong Road in Torquay for $3,010,000. The home of Surfside Dental Torquay was offered for sale...
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
Sea of pink turns out for Mother’s Day Classic
MORE than 2,300 people wore pink for a purpose last weekend and participated in the Geelong edition of the Mother's Day Classic. Held at Eastern...
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
A SEXTET of councils have teamed up to oppose the Victorian Labor Government's proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy. Representatives from the six...
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
Registrations open for push-up challenge
THE community is being encouraged to get their bodies moving and push up for better mental health this June. The Push Up Challenge is Australia's...
Expressions of interest open for Geelong Small Business Festival
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for businesses, industry leaders and organisations to host an event during the Geelong Small Business Festival. The flagship event...
Safety upgrades to start on Ghazeepore Road
WORKS will begin next month to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety on Ghazeepore Road in Waurn Ponds. The upgrades will include indented parking bays, pedestrian...
Growing together in reconciliation
GEELONG's Johnstone Park will come to life later this month for a vibrant celebration of First Nations culture, community and connection. The annual Reconciliation in...