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May 8, 2025

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...

May 7, 2025

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...

May 5, 2025

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...

May 4, 2025

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...

May 4, 2025

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...

May 2, 2025

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...

May 2, 2025

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...

May 2, 2025

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...

April 28, 2025

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...

April 27, 2025

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...

April 27, 2025

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...

April 23, 2025

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...

April 23, 2025

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...

April 20, 2025

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...

April 20, 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,...

April 20, 2025

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...

April 17, 2025

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...

April 13, 2025

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...

April 13, 2025

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...

April 11, 2025

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...

April 10, 2025

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...

April 6, 2025

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...

April 6, 2025

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...

April 5, 2025

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...