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February 26, 2025

Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s

THE first sod has been turned on the new $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital in Geelong.
Minister for...

February 25, 2025

Study shows climate change worries surfers

A SURFERS for Climate survey has shown surfers are alarmed about climate change impacting their livelihoods moving forward. The environmental action group recently surveyed 1,085...

February 24, 2025

Date set for Longest Lunch fundraiser

ONE of Geelong's top culinary fundraising events returns next month to raise money for the Barwon Health Foundation. Geelong's Longest Lunch will be held at...

February 23, 2025

Retelling of George Orwell classic opens in Geelong

A RETELLING of George Orwell's dystopian novel premiered on Friday evening (February 21) at the Waurn Ponds Hall. Presented by award-winning Skin of our Teeth...

February 23, 2025

Pet photographer seeks local subjects

AN internationally acclaimed pet photographer is making her way to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong this week to continue an exciting national charity project. Kerry...

February 23, 2025

Paws to the floor for GAWS

TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...

February 22, 2025

Longboard riders get ready for state titles

THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...

February 21, 2025

BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes

AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...

February 21, 2025

Extreme heat forces changes to V/Line trains

EXTREME heat timetables will be in place tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) for trains on V/Line's Geelong line due to forecast hot temperatures. Train speed restrictions...

February 21, 2025

Exhibition to explore the importance of bees

The importance of bees to humanity will be explored in a new art exhibition which opens today (Friday, February 21) at Geelong's Platform Arts. Spanning...

February 21, 2025

WNBL season over for Geelong United

GEELONG United has completed its historic first season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The club's 2024-25 season ended on Sunday with a loss...

February 21, 2025

Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open

TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...

February 20, 2025

Book fair bonanza

THE Rotary Club of Geelong West has raised more than $29,000 for local projects in need of support at its annual Book Fair. The three-day...

February 18, 2025

Big Freeze to head to St Mary’s in 2025

GEELONG'S fourth Big Freeze will head to Anthony Costa Oval in Geelong in 2025, with a goal to raise $100,000 for motor neurone disease...

February 16, 2025

McKeegan endorses grant program

WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...

February 15, 2025

United to round out WNBL season

GEELONG United's inaugural season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) will draw to a close tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, February 16). United will face Adelaide...

February 14, 2025

Browse the shelves at Rotary book fair

MORE than 30,000 books will hit the shelves today (Friday, February 14) at the annual Rotary Club of Geelong West Book Fair. The community event...

February 10, 2025

Seven Cats sign on for 2025 AFLW season

GEELONG Cats captain Meghan McDonald headlines a list of seven players to sign one-year contract extensions with the club for the 2025 AFLW season. Joining...

February 8, 2025

Warralily Market returns for 2025

MIRAMBEENA Park will come to life tomorrow (Saturday, February 1) for the return of the Warralily Market. The event will feature stalls consisting of handcrafted...

February 7, 2025

United to get more girls hooping on the coast

MORE than 40 Torquay Coast Basketball Club players have completed a special skills clinic with Geelong United forward Hannah Hank.

February 6, 2025

Wine to shine in Geelong

GLASSES of wine will flow on Saturday (February 8) across Greater Geelong as the APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk returns for another year. The popular...

February 4, 2025

Troy Selwood’s passing mourned

FORMER Geelong Cats VFL captain and staff member Troy Selwood has passed away at the age of 40. Selwood spent more than 10 years at...

February 4, 2025

Cooney-Cross selected in Matildas squad for SheBelieves Cup

TORQUAY’S Kyra Cooney-Cross has been selected in the CommBank Matildas squad for the nation’s historic debut at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. Cooney-Cross is part of...

January 31, 2025

The Sands to host PGA qualifier

THE Sands Torquay will next weekend host a qualifying event for the prestigious New Zealand Open. The PGA Australia sanctioned event will take place on...