Golf initiative serves pints for a purpose
GEELONG's community of indoors golfers turned schooners into support during Men's Health Week. Members of X-Golf in Geelong donated $2 from every beer sold to...
Sharing journeys during Refugee Week
COMMUNITY members from all backgrounds are invited to attend a free family friendly event to mark Refugee Week. The City of Greater Geelong is teaming...
Study highlights surfers’ importance to beach safety
A FIRST-of-its-kind study has shown the critical contribution surfers make to beach safety in Victoria. Researchers from La Trobe University collected data from 562 recreational...
Foundation calls on community to roll up sleeves
THE Barwon Health Foundation is calling on the Geelong community to the give the gift of time during its 2025 Critical Care Appeal. The foundation...
Football leader to depart AFL Barwon at season’s end
AFL BARWON'S head of football Michael Limb will step aside at the end of the 2025 season, following 23 years of service. Across more than...
Truck wash to close ahead of salesyards redevelopment
THE truck wash at the former Geelong Salesyards is set to close in late September, paving the way for planned redevelopments to be made...
Local women invited to take art to the streets
LOCAL female street artists are being encouraged by the City of Greater Geelong to participate in the Women in Street Art (WiSA) program. The initiative...
Geelong Nature Festival to inspire this July
LOCALS and visitors are being invited to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the region at the Geelong Nature Festival. The popular community event...
Push up for better mental health this June
THIS month, headspace Geelong and Corio are encouraging Geelong locals to push for better mental health by participating in The Push-Up Challenge. Participants will take...
Feedback sought on future of Rosewall Park
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging community to have their say on the redesign of Rosewall Park in Corio. Input is sought from residents...
Cats extend premiership pair
THE Geelong Cats have locked away a pair of its premiership stars for another season in the hoops. Mark Blicavs and Tom Atkins have signed...
Supporting neurodivergent youth in sport
A ground-breaking community event from Read the Play and Manna Institute will focus on enhancing inclusivity in sport by supporting neurodivergent youth. The Coaching Young...
City supports Wathaurong hub redevelopment
THE City of Greater Geelong has moved to formally adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C465ggee regarding the Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative hub redevelopment. The planning scheme and...
Bumper surf event locked in at Bells Beach
THE Victorian Open Series has been given a major revamp, shifting from three separate statewide events to a single bumper weekend surfing event at...
Epworth Geelong nurses stop work for fair deal
GEELONG’s Epworth Medical Imaging nurses have stopped work for four hours today (Thursday, June 5) to campaign for a lead apron allowance and decent...
Bells lights up for Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles
This year's Australian Indigeous Surfing Titles wrapped up at the weekend, with champions crowned across all divisions. Finals day was full of powerful performance, spectacular...
Help shape the Highton Stormwater Management Strategy
RESIDENTS in the Highton catchment area are being invited to share their experiences of flooding to help inform the new Highton Stormwater Management Strategy. Highton,...
Mooney to tell Dead Set Country stories
Plenty of laughs are ensured when Australian comedy icon Lawrence Mooney arrives in town this August.Mooney will be bringing his latest show tour Dead...
Bell to ring on Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles
DJARRAK (Bells Beach) will play host to this weekend's Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles, bringing together top surfers from across the country. The event, which returns...
Geelong ready for Big Freeze 4
THOUSANDS of people will pack St Mary's Anthony Costa Oval this Sunday, June 1 for the fourth annual Big Freeze Geelong. Fifteen sliders will brave...
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...