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Blockage being removed from central Geelong sewers

BARWON Water is expected to clear a major sewer blockage that formed in central Geelong at some stage today (Thursday, November 21), following daytime...

Morrison claims maiden club best and fairest after superb campaign

GEELONG Cats midfielder Nina Morrison has added a club best and fairest to her AFLW resume, winning her first Geelong Cats Best and Fairest...

Masterchef program benefitting Geelong residents

A LOCALLY based MasterChef Program is providing all-abilities residents with top quality culinary training, as Leisure Networks teams up with Geelong's beloved Wharf Shed...

Shelley, United ready to ‘shock’ doubters in inaugural season

THE honour of being named the inaugural signing of Geelong United's WNBL side for the 2024-25 season is not lost on Jaz Shelley, and...

Neighbourhood Hub builder appointed, demolition imminent

THE wheels are in motion for the redevelopment of a once-thriving community hub in the heart of Norlane, with project leaders announcing a builder...

Annual feast highlights community strength

AN ANNUAL feast showcasing the skills of migrant refugees has contributed again to the annual Feed Geelong Appeal. The annual Feed Geelong Appeal/Staying Grounded Feast...

Lions secure former Devil as player coach for 2025

BELMONT'S mission to feature in the 2025 Geelong & District Netball League (GDNL) finals has already begun, with the Lions unveiling its new A...

Revving up a Geelong manufacturing giant

Born and raised in Geelong, documentary filmmaker and visual artist Kaitlyn Church is keenly aware of the significance of the closure of Ford's manufacturing...

Geelong Show back to its best despite Friday deluge

DESPITE some inclement weather, organisers of this year's Royal Geelong Show have hailed the event as a huge success following a strong turnout. Royal Geelong...

Cats hope for favourable results as finals loom

GEELONG'S slim chance of making the AFLW finals remains alive for another week, but a trip to Perth tonight (Saturday, October 26) again puts...

Sausage supremacy for Corio butcher

A SIMPLE yet effective approach to the creation of one of its prized sausages has won A Cut Above Family Butcher in Corio a...

Bonjour, Geelong: Annual French festival reaches third year

THE annual Le Festival Français returns to Geelong for the third consecutive year, with organisers saying the event continues to resonate with locals. Hosted and...

Subscription fatigue a real thing, says locally-driven national survey

A NATIONAL survey conducted by a Geelong health insurance service provider states Australians, particularly millennials, are facing subscription fatigue. Frank Health Insurance surveyed Australians to...

New name, new season for Barwon women’s cricket

FEMALE cricket will begin a new chapter in the Barwon region with the 2024/25 Geelong Women's Cricket League (GWCL) season commencing this afternoon. Formerly named...

Four extensions secured

GEELONG has locked in some more of its 2024 AFL list after giving extensions to Jake Kolodjashnij, Jed Bews, Lawson Humphries and Ted Clohesy...

High performance manager appointed at Geelong

GEELONG Football Club has made a big acquisition outside of the club's best 22, appointing Desmond O'Sullivan as the AFL club's new high performance...

Cats still hunting for strong finish to 2024

GEELONG heads into its match against Brisbane this Sunday, October 20 with its season effectively over, but the group still has three clashes to...

Royal Geelong Show straps in for 170th year

A STAPLE on the Geelong community calendar is just a  away, with the 170th edition of the Royal Geelong Show taking over the Geelong...

Positive ageing expo heads to The Eastern Hub

A ONE-DAY event aimed at celebrating positive ageing and taking on elder abuse will take place later this month in East Geelong. The Changing Mind...

Ocean Grove resident celebrates 90th birthday in the sky

EVEN at 90 years of age, Ocean Grove resident George Weinmann knows how to keep himself young.

Mr Weinmann, accompanied by family from...

Swans sign former ‘Wammos’ coach for 2025

SOUTH Barwon Football Netball Club is hoping the signing of one of Geelong Amateur's co-coaches will provide dividends in the long run. The Swans announced...

Two more GFL clubs reveal coaching changes

THE coaching landscape in the Geelong Football League (GFL) has altered again, with two clubs announcing alterations to their senior coaching structures. Colac and St...

Cats season hangs in the balance

GEELONG'S AFLW season is hanging by a thread, but confidence is rising following the club's narrow win over Sydney last weekend. The Cats defeated the...

Comic relief: Inaugural fair slated for Sunday

THE first Geelong Comic and Toy Fair is preparing to take Geelong West Town Hall by storm this Sunday, October 13, as demand grows...