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July 14, 2026
Lara’s path back to senior competition revealed after review uncovers club-wide issues
Lara Football Netball Club has three months to prove it can rebuild after a major review identified cultural, governance and participation issues that must...
July 14, 2026
Surf Coast club creates new pathways into sport for all abilities
A new Surf Coast sports club is aiming to remove barriers for people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and others requiring additional support to get...
July 12, 2026
Geelong accountant urges taxpayers to avoid costly mistakes as ATO cracks down
TAX time has arrived, and with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) increasing its oversight, Geelong residents are being reminded to lodge returns before the...
July 12, 2026
Public and Catholic school teachers continue bargaining into term 3
VICTORIAN public and Catholic school teachers are continuing their fight for improved working conditions into term 3. Both groups, represented by the Australian Education Union...
July 11, 2026
Jess Gallagher reflects on local roots ahead of Commonwealth Games return
JESS Gallagher always loved sport. The Geelong-born para-athlete cherishes the memories of watching the Commonwealth Games as a child, and is now preparing for her...
July 10, 2026
Molly Smale knows the system – now she has helped change it
Three Geelong locals have used their firsthand experience of the mental health system to shape the region’s newest youth mental health service into the...
July 10, 2026
Geelong Cougars out to impress in first home fixture of the season
THE Geelong Cougars want the community to know top-level netball is no game of stop-and-pivot. It is precise, intense and, for the first time this...
July 10, 2026
Four Geelong juniors earn Victorian netball trial nod ahead of exhibition clash
FOUR Geelong junior netballers invited to trial for Victoria will be among the region's best young players on show before the Geelong Cougars' first...
July 10, 2026
From players to coaches: women shaping the future of Barwon sport
MORE than 15,000 women and girls across the AFL Barwon network are involved in community sport as players, coaches and officials. Data from the inaugural...
July 9, 2026
Grovedale gains larger medical centre
A growing population has prompted the South Barwon Medical Centre to expand into a larger, purpose-built clinic in Grovedale. The GMHBA-run practice has relocated from...
July 9, 2026
Drysdale Hawks playing long game as young side builds for future
CALSEY Taylor's Hawks are playing the long game. With four wins this season, the Drysdale coach is focused on retaining players and building a foundation...
July 8, 2026
Corio cafe serving meals, job skills to the community
A Corio cafe is preparing students for the workforce while providing affordable meals for the community. Cloverdale Community Centre's Lotus Cafe is the practical training...
July 4, 2026
Geelong Foodshare model returning $123 for every $1 invested
EVERY dollar invested in Geelong's social supermarkets generates an estimated $123 in social and economic value, according to new research highlighting the broader benefits...
July 3, 2026
South Barwon Medical Centre opens new Grovedale clinic amid rising demand
The South Barwon Medical Centre (SMBC) has relocated to Grovedale, opening a larger, purpose-built clinic designed to meet growing demand across Geelong’s south. The GMHBA-run...
July 3, 2026
Romance bookstore champions ‘no judgement’ reading space
A new bookstore is tapping into the booming romance genre by creating a judgement-free space for women to explore "spicy" fiction openly. Good Girls Read...
July 3, 2026
Three-day sourdough process behind Bellarine bakery’s cult loaves
A Bellarine bakery is producing some of the region's most sought-after bread – and each loaf takes three days to make. Miriam Donnarumma grew up...
July 2, 2026
Torquay teen chasing Australian honours
A Torquay teenager will hit the field in Darwin on Friday as he takes another step towards his dream of representing Australia. Ashton Schram fell...
July 1, 2026
New training helps Geelong nurses identify and respond to family violence risk
NEW training has equipped maternal and child health nurses (MCHNs) in Geelong to better recognise and respond to concerning family violence behaviours. The Sexual Assault...
June 30, 2026
From campus groups to sporting clubs, queer spaces help build community
LOCAL advocates say dedicated queer spaces remain vital in Geelong as people continue to search for community and peers. More than one in 20 Victorians...
June 29, 2026
Mobile GP van brings free healthcare to Geelong’s homeless community
A FREE mobile GP service supporting people experiencing homelessness has launched in Geelong, where about 1,500 people are estimated to be without stable housing. Street...
June 29, 2026
Geelong Running Festival ambassadors reflect on health, community impacts
THE first Geelong Running Festival will be shaped by local stories, with two ambassadors sharing how running changed their lives. Nova Maulani-Hutchinson and Sebastian Reaburn...
June 29, 2026
School holiday swims: students offered free water safety lessons
FREE water safety lessons will help children build confidence and competency around water these school holidays. In line with National Drowning Prevention Day on 25...
June 28, 2026
Calling all cranky women with a grievance
AN Australian comedy veteran wants to know what is bothering the women of Geelong. Byron Bay-based comedian and teacher Mandy Nolan wants will bring her...
June 28, 2026
Australia-wide music competition
A NATIONAL talent search could be the launchpad for the Surf Coast's next breakout music star. Entries for Passport to Airlie have opened, offering unsigned...
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