Headstrong Games empowers young men
THE VOICES of Geelong's young men took centre stage at headspace Geelong's Headstrong Games earlier this month. The September 15 event aimed to empower young...
Golfers tee off in Geelong for sick kids
GEELONG golfers have hit the virtual fairways this month to help sick children by participating in X-Golf's Starlight Scramble event. The indoor golf tournament is...
GAWS selects cute and cuddly animals for 2025 Graduate Calendar
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society has picked the cute and cuddly animals that will grace the pages of its 2025 GAWS Graduate Calendar. The lucky group...
Donors encouraged to claim Rippleside playground mementoes
COMMUNITY members who supported the inaugural funding of the Rippleside playground can register to claim their piece of playground history. The City of Greater Geelong...
Whale carcass to naturally decompose at 13th Beach
THE fin whale carcass now on 13th Beach will be left to naturally decompose, with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)...
Premiership duo headline Cats’ list changes
THE Geelong Cats have confirmed some changes to its AFL list for next season, headlined by the delisting of premiership duo Brandan Parfitt and...
Insights into women’s pain revealed
A LANDMARK inquiry into women's pain has revealed the significant impact endometriosis, pelvic pain and migraines are having on the lives of Victorian women...
Tasting more than two decades of wine
The region's best cool-climate wines will be in the spotlight at the 21st edition of the Toast to the Coast event next month. Attendees are...
Geelong pitches in to help those most vulnerable
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF) Pitch Up Geelong event has raised more than $100,000 to support vulnerable members of the local community. More than...
Unforgettable evening promised to aid dementia research
A FIRST-of-its-kind fundraising event promises to be unforgettable while raising money for dementia research. The Forget Me Not Ball will be held at 1915 Restaurant...
Victorian surfing double-header shines at Bells
TORQUAY Boardriders has gone back-to-back in the Victorian Teams Titles for the first time in six years. The local powerhouse was too strong for its...
Local longboarders ride to success at Aussies
SURFERS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine represented the state with pride at the Australian Surf Championships over the weekend. The Australian Surf Championships brought...
Fundraiser to deliver a plus to locals with disability
HUNDREDS of people will gather on Friday, September 27 to raise much needed funds for Kids+ at its annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The annual...
Upgrades slated for Goldsworthy Reserve
THE home of Corio Little Athletics Club will be closed for upgrades later this month in anticipation of a busy summer season. Works at Goldsworthy...
ACEnergy to host information sessions for BESS project
RESIDENTS of Little River, Lara and its surrounds are invited to learn more about the proposed Little River Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at...
Kick-off times adjusted for GFL Prelims
MINOR adjustments have been made to the start times of the Geelong Football League (GFL) Preliminary Finals at West Oval this weekend. The football game...
Culinary scene opens up for spring
THE local hospitality scene is ready to blast off with many local establishments opening their doors again in time for the warmer weather. Venues across...
Delayed start to season for Geelong Cricket Ground
GEELONG Cricket Club will be playing matches away from the Geelong Cricket Ground for the first half of the season while issues with the...
People power helps raise $25,000 at charity gala
MORE than 180 people helped to raise more than $25,000 for the Power In You Project (PIYP) at its annual Charity Gala. The event, held...
Spring sun shines for Warralily Market
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a day out in the sun at the Warralily Spring Market over the weekend. The event at Mirambeena Park featured more...
Community walks for suicide prevention
MORE than 50 members of the Geelong community walked 9km on Tuesday this week to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day. Lifeline...
Geelong business boosts plastic recycling economy
PLASTIC recycling in Victoria has been given a big boost with the expansion of a major Geelong recycling facility. Multimillion-dollar upgrades to GT Recyling’s base...
Geelong hosts major indoor golf championship
GEELONG played host to the largest indoor golf championship event in the Pacific region last weekend. The 25 finalists from eight teams from as far...
Entries open for Australian SUP Titles
ENTRIES are now open for marathon and technical race paddlers to be part of the Australian Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Titles this October on...