Partnership to get more women surfing
GREATER opportunities for women to surf in a recreational and competitive setting are on the way in 2024. Surfing Victoria has teamed up with industrial...
Phipps wins maiden world title
A POINT Lonsdale surfer has achieved her biggest professional feat to date by winning gold at the Para Surfing World Championships. Laurie Phipps was victorious...
Industry constructs huge fundraising effort for Foundation
GEELONG's construction industry has helped to raise more than $120,000 to support Barwon Health Foundation's 2023 Wish Upon a Star Appeal. For the fourth consecutive...
Landholders commit to restoring Moorabool River
ELEVEN local landholders have committed to restoring a section of the Moorabool River through a combination protective fencing and native tree and shrub planting. The...
Troy hops into new role at the Roos
THE Anglesea Football Club has received an off-field boost, securing the services of a former league senior coach for its 2024 coaching panel. Mitch Troy...
Volunteer call goes out for 2024 Festival of Sails
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for volunteers to sign up to assist with the delivery of the 2024 Festival...
Deakin to explore using AI to bring back the deceased
A DEAKIN University study will help to develop guidelines for how a person's online profile should be managed after they die. The first of its...
AFL Barwon release 2024 GFNL fixture
AFL BARWON has today (Thursday, December 21) released the fixture for the 2024 Geelong Football Netball League. Both football and netball Grand Final's will be...
Geelong celebrate AFLW membership milestone
THE Geelong Cats is celebrating a record number of AFLW members in 2023, placing the club first in the league for overall membership base...
Generosity boosts Giving Tree Appeal to all-time high
THE Geelong Giving Tree Appeal has raised more than $130,000 to support individuals and families facing hardships this festive season. The month-long Meli and Sexual...
Community to help “dreams come true”
A TORQUAY local is continuing to do all she can to help her home country of Ukraine by kickstarting a new festive season giving...
Wildlife of the Year exhibition returns to Geelong
One of the world's most well-renowned photography exhibitions is making its return to Geelong's National Wool Museum to showcase the natural world's most astonishing...
Foundation set $250,000 goal for festive appeal
GEELONG personality Nadia Stamp is one of many locals showing their support of Geelong's most vulnerable and tiny patients this festive season. Ms Stamp is...
Virtual skylights to bring calm to Geelong cancer patients
CALMING virtual skylights have been introduced to two University Hospital Geelong radiation rooms following a generous $60,000 donation from the Firefighters Charity Fund. The installation...
Christmas to make debut at Botanical Gardens
THE famed Geelong Botanical Gardens will host its very own Christmas celebration for the first time ever. Tomorrow's (December 16) Christmas in the Gardens event...
Webb adds another Aussie title
TORQUAY surfer Emma Webb added another two Australian titles to her trophy cabinet at the 2023 Australian SUP Titles at Sussex Inlet in New...
Leisure Networks facilitating sport with a smile
LEISURE Networks has helped to deliver sport with a smile at its annual inclusive Cricket Gala Day. More than 70 all abilities athletes from four...
Think local this festive season
THE popular City-led It's Our Backyard campaign returns this festive season to inspire the community to think local and back local businesses. It's Our Backyard...
Favourite Aussie bands to rock the 2024 Festival of Sails
POPULAR Australian rock band Body Type will take centre stage as the headline act for the 2024 Festival of Sails in January. The four-piece from...
Closures ahead for popular Grovedale route
COMPLETE road closures will occur at the intersection of Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street, Grovedale, this January for routine improvements. Works will improve road safety...
Goodwin for local music industry
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Geelong photographer has been lauded for decades of dedication to the local music industry and awarded a prestigious music prize. Lucinda Goodwin...
Barwon Health win sustainability award
BARWON Health's commitment to sustainability and climate resilient health systems landed them with top honours at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last month, the Barwon...
National champions crowned on Phillip Island
SIX new Australian champions were crowned in quality waves on Phillip Island over the weekend at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The nine-day event featured...
Surfs up for local secondary school students
NEXT year, secondary school students will have a chance to compete in a special tag team surfing event for the first time. The Australian Interschools...