$174,900 in grants to enrich and connect Geelong region
MORE than 60 community groups, clubs, organisations and neighbourhood houses are celebrating the spoils of receiving a share of $174,900 in grants. The latest City...
Better boating just in time for summer
UPGRADES are now complete at the popular Avalon boat ramp, allowing boaters to hit the water just in time for the warmer summer months. The...
GNL superstar to return to Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE’s pursuit of back-to-back A Grade netball premierships has received a huge boost with three-time GNL A grade league best and fairest Zanna...
Foundation’s donation to expand Mini Movers program
A GENEROUS $25,000 grant from the Anthony Costa Foundation will help Leisure Networks expand their popular Mini Movers program throughout Geelong region. Mini Movers is...
Bellarine women’s squad to storm championship division
THE BELLARINE Storm senior women's team will be moving up into the Championship Women's competition in 2024. The move is seen as a "vote in...
New raised crossing to provide safer transport in Highton
A NEW raised crossing is helping to provide Highton residents with safer ways to get to school and around the community. The crossing has been...
House to deliver health for Geelong community
BARWON Health Foundation's single biggest fundraising activity in its 21-year history is underway. The blueprint of the House4Health, which is a four-bedroom Hamlan Home on...
Odigie re-signs for 2024 season
AFTER sustaining a serious injury which derailed his 2023 season, Owen Odigie can't for the 2024 NBL1 season to get started. The experienced forward is...
Australia’s best dazzle at Rip Curl GromSearch National Final
SIX new national champions were crowned at the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final at URBNSURF earlier this week. Monday's event saw 72 of the country's...
Doyle secures heavyweight crown
ANGLESEA'S Ryan Doyle says he's feeling "on top of the world" after becoming the WBC Muay Thai State Heavyweight Champion. The Bones MMA fighter defeated...
State team set for national titles on home soil
A STAR-STUDDED lineup of local athletes will represent the state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles on home soil in Victoria next month. A baker's...
Captain for a Cause to support Ukraine
A PASSIONATE Geelong local is leading the charge this weekend at a community event with a cause very close to his heart. In conjunction with...
Cats aim to tame Tigers in big AFLW clash
THE Geelong Cats' season hangs in the balance with only two matches remaining in the AFL season. With a spot in the top eight on...
headspace to amplify young voices at Q and A event
HEADSPACE centres in Geelong and Corio are inviting local service providers and clinicians to attend a Q and A panel event directed at empowering...
Queens of the Stone Age to headline Torquay Common festival
INTERNATIONAL rock icons Queens of the Stone Age will be headlining the LOOKOUT Festival in Torquay in Feburary 2024. The American rockers will be heading...
Council mark National Coming Out Day
GREATER Geelong councillors gathered on the steps of the City Hall last week to show support for the LGBTIQA+ community on National Coming Out...
New shared-use path sets “benchmark” for active transport
ACTIVE transport advocates have welcomed a new shared use-path as part of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. The 4km path is the road's first continuous...
Countdown on for Geelong mega sporting weekend
THE countdown is on for two of Geelong's major sporting events, with less than 100 days until the Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans...
Lions volunteer gains hero status
GEELONG Corio Bay Lions Club volunteer Brian Stewart Edward APMOAM has been crowned the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for his devotion...
Surfers inspiring story
Torquay surfer Angela Ball has become one of the Surf Coast's most inspiring humans both in and out of the water. From dealing with a...
Tigers list signs up for back-to-back flag tilt
THE Torquay Tigers' search for back-to-back Bellarine Football League (BFL) flags has received a huge boost, with 21 of the club's 2023 premiership players...
Chisholm stoked with board’s role in world title
A LOCAL surfboard shaper has played an integral in helping an American surfer win her third WSL World Longboard Title in Malibu, California. South Coast...
Kids FunFest to launch Children’s Week
LOCAL entertainers will dazzle crowds at the Kids Funfest event on Monday (October 23) at Leopold’s Memorial Park. The City of Greater Geelong signature pre-school...
Jacobs wins gold at Aussies
A OCEAN Grove lawn bowler has won big at the Australian Lawn Bowls Championships and secured her first gold medal at a national tier...