Hells Djarrak is back in 2024
ONE of VICTORIA'S most prestigious surfing trophies will be hoisted high into the air by the winners of Torquay Boardriders' annual Hells Djarrak multi-club...
GAWS put freeze on to promote adoptions
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society is hoping to spread some extra pet love this winter through its Winter Fee Freeze campaign. The local animal shelter has...
Local stars feature in Vic Country squad
SIX Geelong Falcons players feature in a strong Under 18s Victoria Country team competing at the AFL U18 Girls National Championships. Stella Huxtable (Torquay), Mekah...
Mayor to advance future business opportunities with South Korea
GEELONG mayor Trent Sullivan will visit Changwon in South Korea to help build relationships and advance future business opportunities. His visit will help encourage investment...
Kelly gets a kick from award
A LARA Football Netball Club volunteer is the latest to be commended statewide for his commitment to being the backbone of his sporting club. Mark...
Foundation grants to give helping hand
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) will provide $215,000 to 13 local organisations supporting emergency relief across the Geelong region. Geelong Food Relief Centre, The...
Finalists announced for Geelong Contemporary Art Prize.
GEELONG Gallery has shortlisted 31 artists from across Australia for its 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize. The gallery's judging panel selected finalists for the $30,000...
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
Wathaurong committed to Narana purchase
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will take on the management of the Narana Cultural Centre, bringing it back into the Aboriginal community's hands. The co-op is...
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
Community dig deep for critical care patients
HUNDREDS of individuals, local businesses and sporting groups rallied together to fundraise for Barwon Health's critical care departments during its Critical Care Appeal. Last weekend's...
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
Cats honour new Hall of Fame inductees
THE Geelong Cats honoured a new group of top contributors both on and off the field at its Hall of Fame Dinner on the...
Narana shuts its doors in preparation for handover to Wathaurong
THE owners of Narana have closed its doors to the public after 28 years in preparation for handover to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. In a...
Fishers enjoying quest for big tuna
RECREATIONAL fishers continue to flock to Victoria's south-west in their pursuit of a special classic catch. Strong numbers of southern bluefin tuna are providing a...
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
Deakin climbs into world’s best 200 universities
DEAKIN University has climbed into the world's top 200 universities, confirming its position in the top 1 per cent of institutions worldwide. Its position at...
genU to get locals in the winter spirit
SUPPORT service provider genU is inviting the community to come celebrate the halfway point of the year at its Winter Solstice Fair. Tomorrow's (Saturday, June...
Foundation to support critical care patients
BARWON Health Foundation (BHF) is calling on the community to take on "feel good" volunteering opportunities at this weekend's Critical Care Appeal. From today (Friday,...
Opals forward Keely Froling signs with Geelong United
GEELONG United has its second signature for its inaugural WBNL season, announcing today (Tuesday, June 18) that Australian Opals forward Keely Froling had put...
Torquay Dance Academy students headline Victorian productions
IT HAS been a huge year for the dancers at Torquay Dance Academy (TDA). Now beginning their 12th year teaching Surf Coast children how to...