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May 25, 2026

Pickleball’s winning formula attracting Geelong players

ONE of Australia's fastest growing sports has developed a major following in Geelong. Since forming in 2024, the Geelong Pickleball Club has grown to more...

May 25, 2026

Study backs mental health benefits of girls’ football

PLAYERS at North Geelong Warriors Football Club have assisted in a research study evaluating the benefits of playing sport for young women. The study explored...

May 23, 2026

Hot shot leading South Barwon from under the ring credits club culture with success

THERE is something in the water at South Barwon and it has their A grade side on a roll. Sitting a game clear on top...

May 22, 2026

Record-breaking run headlines festival weekend

FIRST timers, charity runners and new mums are among the 11,000 people who crossed the finish line at this year's Great Ocean Road Running...

May 21, 2026

Wathaurong Dreaming Project moves forward as Morgan Street site set for demolition

THE building that became a home for generations of families is preparing to close its doors, with demolition of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative's Morgan Street...

May 21, 2026

From dead heats to home stretch: How racing language shapes our everyday speech

LANGUAGE can be a powerful tool. It connects people to times and places, carries meaning across generations and influences the way we speak in...

May 21, 2026

Torquay guernsey design led by junior Aboriginal players celebrates Country and community

BESPOKE guernseys and netball bibs designed by junior Aboriginal players are helping celebrate the women of the Torquay Football Netball Club while honouring Country,...

May 21, 2026

‘I felt like a superhero’: Grand final rematch win sweeter for milestone captain

THE football world was at the feet of Geelong Amateur's Melanie McNamara as she celebrated her 200th game in a hotly contested grand final...

May 20, 2026

‘Together as a team’: Torquay SES volunteers here for the community

Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers respond to more than 33,000 requests a year and for those made in Torquay, there is a chance...

May 20, 2026

Jessi Rebel celebrates connection, culture and Country with new exhibition

TORQUAY First Nations artist Jessi Rebel wants audiences to feel something when they step into Platform Arts' latest exhibition. Yarrangany is the first exhibition Rebel,...

May 19, 2026

Behind the Freeze: months of work for one big day

THOUSANDS will watch and cheer as local personalities take a plunge into an ice pool this May, but they wouldn't be there without the...

May 17, 2026

Candlelight vigil honours lives lost to family violence

HUNDREDS gathered last week in solemn recognition of the women and children whose lives have been lost to family and domestic violence. The annual Geelong...

May 15, 2026

Teachers’ union backs latest government pay deal

The leadership of the Australian Education Union (AEU) has today settled on a deal on wages and conditions with the state government after almost...

May 12, 2026

Lorne named among Australia’s top travel destinations

Lorne has been named one of Australia’s best towns to visit, leading a strong showing for the Surf Coast and Geelong region in Australian...

May 12, 2026

Game changer: grant backs push for disability sport hub

PLANS are underway to transform an East Geelong sports site into a purpose-built hub for disability sport and inclusive participation, following new funding to...

May 11, 2026

Decades of volunteering recognised by the Try Boys Brigade

DECADES of service have been recognised as the Try Boys Brigade inducts two new life members. Aaron Green and Wayne Myers joined the Try Boys...

May 10, 2026

New team, more opportunity:

A decade's worth of investment in women's football is paying off for St Joseph's. Launching its women's program in 2015, the 'Roos have bounced from...

May 5, 2026

Beyond buildings: keeping girls in the game

CLUBS across the region have benefited from upgraded amenities, and while the flow-on effects of improved infrastructure can be significant, investment in non-building initiatives...

May 5, 2026

Certified course puts Geelong marathon on the map

FINISHERS in Geelong's first marathon will be able to use their times to qualify for world majors. The Geelong Running Festival courses meet the standards...

May 4, 2026

School’s out: Geelong teachers to walk off job again

Geelong public school teachers will again walk off the job in May. The escalation in action follows months of unsuccessful bargaining between the Australian Education...

May 4, 2026

Flagging down new players: American football’s future in Geelong

It is a behemoth in the United States, but tucked away in Corio, American football has been growing in Geelong for two decades. Founded in...

May 4, 2026

When Taylor met Meghan: Youth mental health brought to royal attention

Four Geelong ambassadors have brought the needs of regional young people to the attention of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Taylor Morrison, Amber Morris,...

May 1, 2026

Cash splash brings Mount Duneed high school back to life

Negotiations are underway for a long-awaited secondary school in Geelong’s southern growth corridor, with the state government moving to secure land in Mount Duneed. The...

May 1, 2026

Power in numbers: Geelong Women’s Impact Collective battling inequality together

A babbling baby, hot flushes and heels too uncomfortable to stay in – these experiences of real womanhood helped set the tone for Geelong's...