Local surfing stars reflect on Rip Curl Pro
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals are riding a huge wave of confidence following their appearance in this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Xavier...
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...
Price reappointed local RDA chair
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the Barwon South West region. She will continue to support the Barwon South...
Cats hope to claw Pies’ momentum
THE ladder-leading Magpies await Geelong tomorrow (Saturday, May 3) night at the MCG in what is sure to be a blockbuster clash between the...
Tuohy joins Freeze MND fight
A GEELONG Cats premiership player has joined the fight against Motor Neuron Disease and become an ambassador for the 2025 Big Freeze Geelong. Irish-born footballer...
Great Ocean Road re-opens following crash collision closure
THE Great Ocean Road has re-opened this afternoon (Friday, May 2) after being closed in both directions earlier this morning between Fairhaven and Lorne...
Helicopter crashes with three on board in Point Lonsdale
EMERGENCY services have responded to a helicopter crash near the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this morning (Friday, May 2). A chopper with three people onboard was...
Wearing pink for a purpose
MORE than 2000 people will take to the starter's line to participate in next weekend's Geelong Mother's Day Classic. The May 11 event will be...
Sutherland to step away from Cats’ board
GEELONG Football Club director James Sutherland has advised the Cats board he will be stepping down from his position. Sutherland has been part of the...
Geelong, Carlton to collide in Sunday clash
GEELONG will hope to carry plenty of confidence out of its Round 6 win over the Hawks into this afternoon's bumper AFL fixture with...
Love is in the air
BARWON Health Foundation and Ceres Life are teaming up for a second straight year to raise vital funds to support cancer services in Geelong. The...
AFL Barwon appoint new Region General Manager
AFL Barwon has appointed Lisa Patterson as its new Region General Manager. Ms Patterson's selection for the top leadership position follows a successful 13-month tenure...
TAC and Surfing Victoria team up on road safety
THE Transport Accident Commission will be on the ground at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to highlight the danger of texting and...
US import Stewart signs with Geelong
GEELONG has signed US-import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season. The University of Minnesota guard/centre is fresh off winning the 2025...
Local lifesavers dominate Aussies
LOCAL lifesavers have brought home more than 30 medals from the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Competitors from Torquay, Anglesea,...
Ginger Monkey gets new groove
TORQUAY coastal café haven Ginger Monkey has a reinvigorated menu and layout following a change in ownership. Local couple Linda and Dan have taken the...
Friends celebrate 40 years of garden care
THE Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens has celebrated its 40th anniversary in style, with a special visit from the Governor of Victoria. The group were...
Barwon Heads junior named first Team NAB Auskicker
A BARWON Heads footballer has been named the first Team NAB AFL Auskick recruit for this year. Six-year-old Charlie Smart will have the opportunity to...
Local shaper shifts board for books
THE three-decade shaping journey of renowned local surfboard shaper and multidisciplinary artist Sergio Gomez has been put to paper for the first time. Shape Shifter...
All Ford Day shines in Geelong
RECORDS have been broken at this year's All Ford Day, with more than 1,600 vehicles taking centre stage at Geelong's Eastern Gardens. The 34th annual...
United ready for double-header
GEELONG United has their sights set on securing two big wins over the coming few nights of NBL1 South action. United will head away to...
More time for books at Armstrong Creek Library
AN INNOVATIVE new service will help locals access the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library outside of staffed hours. The Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation is launching its...
Moody to lead United’s women’s program
GEELONG United has signed championship winning coach Megan Moody as its NBL1 South women's leader for 2025. Moody previously coached the Bendigo Braves for two...
GFNL season preview
THE 2025 Geelong Football Netball League season is almost upon us, with matches to start on April 12. The Times News Group give you the...