Falcons land on AFL lists
FOUR Geelong Falcons found a home on AFL lists following last week's AFL National Draft. Tanner Bruhn (pick 12, GWS), Oliver Henry (pick 17, Collingwood),...
AFL Barwon releases key dates for 2021 season
The Geelong Football Netball League 2021 season will get under way on April 17 as AFL Barwon has released key dates for next year's...
Saints stun ladder leader, Bears rise above
GCA2 MARSHALL rose to top spot on the Geelong Cricket Association division two firsts ladder by defeating fellow top four side Torquay. Marshall posted 197 with...
Diving in: registrations open for 2021 Wreck2Reef
THE Wreck2Reef will officially make the plunge next year in welcome news to open water swimmers across the region following the cancellation of several...
Golfers prepare for Longest Day to support great cause
Barwon Valley Golf Club (BVGC) member Simon Trickey came to the club a couple of months ago eager to partake in the Longest Day, and...
Hotondo Ocean Grove recognised for excellence
The team from Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove have every reason to celebrate after being named the Professional Builder of the Year in Victoria,...
HomeBuilder drives strongest sales numbers since June 2018
Increasing sales volumes brought about by the HomeBuilder grant and record low interest rates has seen the Victorian housing market record its highest sales...
GORCAPA to begin new era along Great Ocean Road region
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) officially came to life last week, beginning a new era for the region. GORCAPA will provide...
Bellarine market on fire
In defiance of a pandemic and a recession that is apparently no longer, the coastal property market is on fire, with the Bellarine leading...
Geelong City delivers unstoppable bowling display | BPCA, GCA cricket wrap
GCA2 GEELONG City delivered a telling performance with the ball to set up an emphatic victory over St Peters in the Geelong Cricket Association Division...
Little hoping to bring big passion to presidency
Bellbrae builder Mark Little is putting his hand up to be president of Master Builders Association of Victoria. It doesn’t take long for Little’s passion...
Geelong’s developer of choice
COVID has shown in stark fashion just how high a value people place on family and community – and lifestyle. Lockdown has kept so many...
Barwon project bringing generations together and raising awareness
THE Warm Safe Home Project is combining the sometimes difficult conversation of elder abuse and arts and crafts in order to raise awareness within...
Second hole-in-one for promising golfer
Most golfers yearn for just one hole-in-one to put up on the mantlepiece, but for Louis Van Ingen, he already has two next to...
Clean technology demonstrations hope to pave way of the future
FOUR creative organisations will conduct clean technology demonstrations in our region in a bid to harness renewable energy sources and decrease emissions in the...
Victorian Government to provide casual workers sick leave
VICTORIAN casual or insecure workers in priority industries will receive up to five days of paid sick and carer's leave as part of the...
Australia Post urges customers to allow plenty of time for Christmas deliveries
AUSTRALIA Post is encouraging customers to order Christmas presents as early as possible to ensure gifts make it time for Christmas. Australia Post is preparing...
Western United lands regional fixtures, eager to build connection
WESTERN United FC is eagerly anticipating hosting Adelaide United at GMHBA Stadium on December 28, in what will be the first match allowing fans...
Ocean Grove girls ready to launch into under-18s
OCEAN Grove Football Club is excited to field its inaugural under-18 women's football side in 2021. The club has been working through the under-12 and...
Covid no obstacle to buyer demand
A surge in buyers to Geelong and the Surf Coast has been confirmed by CoreLogic’s most recent Regional Market Update, which reports 4,627 house...
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Lorne cancelled
New Year's Eve fireworks in Lorne have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. ...
Anglesea reigns supreme in top-of-the-table clash | BPCA, GCA cricket wrap
BPCA A1 ANGLESEA put to rest any debate over who is currently the number one side in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 competition, travelling...
Bragging rights on offer as tradies hit the surf
Top surfing tradies from across Victoria will hit the water for another instalment of the Worksafe Tradies Challenge on November 28. Fifty of the best...
Regional Travel Vouchers set to stimulate tourism industry
THOUSANDS of $200 travel vouchers to eligible tourists are set to bring a welcome boost to the Victorian tourism industry. The Victorian Budget will provide...