Torquay signs first top import
TORQUAY Cricket Club has locked in its first overseas recruit, with Scotland Under-19 representative Finn Carter set to wear the yellow and black in...
Local tradies to surf concrete tubes
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top tradies will swap their tools for surfboards and compete in a fun and relaxed competition at URBNSURF Melbourne. The...
Half-price Fridays to continue in central Geelong
COMMUTERS, shoppers and other visitors can continue to park all day in central Geelong for a discounted fee on Fridays. Parking at the Busport Car...
Moody joins Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has strengthened its coaching ranks with the appointment of Megan Moody as assistant coach for the upcoming WNBL season. Fresh from being named...
St Joeys claim illustrious soccer title
ST Joseph's College Geelong has become just the second Associated Catholic College to win the Football Victoria Premier Schools Cup Soccer Championship. Joey's senior side...
Surf Coast FC celebrate historic season
SURF Coast Football Club has capped off a remarkable 2025 season, with nine teams reaching a Grand Final and four of those bringing home...
Harrison helps Australia win surfing gold
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has helped Australia secure its first open team gold medal surf at the ISA World Surfing Games since 2011. Her...
Queen of the waves returns
WORLD Surf League (WSL) women's champion Molly Picklum has been given a “second homecoming” at Rip Curl in Torquay to celebrate her famous recent...
Suns’ striking new look
THE Surf Coast Suns have unveiled a bold new jumper design ahead of their entry into the Bellarine Football Netball League in 2026. This week,...
GFNL’s best players crowned
THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) has crowned its top players for the 2025 season, with a two-way tie in the Mathieson Medal and...
Community hub ready to assemble
ARMSTRONG Creek's newest community hub is quickly taking shape, with fabrication nearly complete on the three-room kindergarten, community spaces and allied health suites. The new...
Lens on Geelong as annual calendar photo contest launches
THE search is on of standout shots of Geelong, as entries open for the city's annual Geelong Calendar photographic competition. This year's theme "Your City,...
Associations to come together for tournament experience
THREE of the region's top basketball bodies are teaming up to host Koorr Koorr Nigitji (Coming Together), an annual celebration of the sport. Geelong United,...
The Imperfects return to Geelong
Geelong will delve deep into the world of imperfection with the kings of Australian podcasting, The Imperfects. Audiences can expect an evening of laughs, candid...
Stepping forward for mental health
A GEELONG local is bravely putting one foot in front of the other next month to raise funds for a vital cause. Annette Spurr will...
Local pair making a splash
A PAIR of water polo players are ready to make a splash when they represent Victoria for the very first time. Geelong Marlins' Katie Parnell...
World’s best surfers welcomed to Bells Beach
THE World Surf League (WSL) has thanked its local, national and global partners and athletes at an event in Torquay this week to launch...
Riv on the Record – Sam De Koning
WELCOME to Riv on the Record, a new weekly column connecting you with the unique and fascinating individuals shaping our community. This series will offer...
Geelong playgrounds set for an upgrade
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on four local playgrounds set for renewal this year. The upgrades will ensure each playground includes...
Hot Wheels children’s bonanza
EXPERIENCE all the thrills of the Hot Wheels Kids Fun Zone at this year's Royal Geelong Show. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, the Hot Wheels Fun Zone...
Draft plan paves way for bigger, better recreation reserve
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a new draft master plan which will help shape the future of the Sovereign...
Locals to wax up in Bells Longboard Trials
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top surfing talent will put it all on the line tomorrow (September 16) for a shot at qualifying for...
Sharks kings of the competition again
THE South Coast Sharks have tasted ultimate success once again, winning back-to-back in the AFL Masters Victoria Country tournament. The Sharks defeated the Murray Crays...
Roos hop to famous Grand Final victory
ANGLESEA has broken their 26-year premiership drought and has been crowned the kings of the Bellarine Football League for 2025. The Roos (14.10.94) prevailed by...