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January 6, 2025
New survey data reveals lack of horn knowledge
VICTORIANS are largely confused about the legal use of car horns, according to an RACV online poll. Only 11 per cent of 1,200 respondents selected...
January 3, 2025
Nomination period extended for annual awards
THE City of Greater Geelong has extended its nomination period for the 2025 Women in Community Life Awards. The awards are presented as part of...
January 3, 2025
Geelong Derby to kick off VPL2 25
THIS year's soccer season will launch with a bang as two local heavyweight clubs meet to open the Victorian Premier League 2 (VPL2) campaign...
January 2, 2025
Division restructure among changes to female football
FEMALE football will have a different look in 2025 following several new changes outlined by AFL Barwon last month. Through consultation with clubs over the...
December 31, 2024
Barwon Health announces Peter Foyster Award recipent
A MEMBER of Barwon Health's Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) has been awarded an annual award coincidentally named after a former colleague. Barwon...
December 29, 2024
Classical aspirations: An orchestra for all
A MUSICAL group full of personalities, skill and community spirit is providing opportunity for lapsed classical musicians around the region, free of judgment and...
December 28, 2024
Fireworks displaysto mark the new year
THE Greater Geelong region will send off 2024 with a bang as its celebrations welcome 2025. The City of Greater Geelong has confirmed the return...
December 27, 2024
Emerging artist stage back for Festival of Sails
The Emerging Artist Stage will make its highly anticipated return to the 2025 Festival of Sails, allowing local performers the opportunity to showcase their...
December 27, 2024
25 years of partnership for Lara United
LARA United and local land developer Bisinella Developments have celebrated 25 years of sponsorship together, benefiting the Lara community through the game of football. In...
December 25, 2024
LSV urges complete community effort to stop drownings
THE state's lifesaving authority has revealed a worrying increase in drownings as the region enters its peak summer period. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) released figures...
December 24, 2024
Major upgrade coming for Geelong BMX club
A LOCAL BMX club is looking forward to expanding its capabilities following the approval of an infrastructure grant by the City of Greater Geelong. Geelong...
December 23, 2024
Local JPs continue community service
JUSTICES of the Peace (JP) in Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast are reminding the community to continue considering using their free services...
December 22, 2024
Geelong United fixture released for NBL1 South 25
The official fixture for Geelong United's NBL1 South campaigns have dropped with the region's representative basketball side looking to make major cases for finals...
December 22, 2024
Sporting clubs across Barwon region receive funding boost
SPORTING clubs across the Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine have been awarded grants to help more people get involved in their local sporting...
December 21, 2024
‘Warrny’ lauched for 2025 edition
THE Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic was officially launched last month, featuring an array of past champions to start the countdown to Australia's oldest...
December 20, 2024
Carols by Candlelight shapes as a bumper show
JOHNSTONE Park is again expected to be inundated with thousands of locals on Monday, December 23 for the 61st year of Carols by Candlelight...
December 20, 2024
Santa’s Geelong visit locked in
SANTA Claus will be riding around in a four-wheeled sleigh on Christmas Eve, making a series of stops in Geelong's west and south and...
December 20, 2024
Grovedale premiership player-coach secures top VFLW job
THE Geelong Football Club has turned to a 22-year-old to coach the club's reserves women's side in 2025, following the appointment of Taylah Hassett...
December 20, 2024
College honours pair with boat christenings
TWO esteemed members of The Geelong College's rowing history have had their names etched into two of the school's newest rowing assets. Former college rower...
December 18, 2024
Geelong Symphony Orchestra announces 10th-year series
PERHAPS the region's most prominent classical music group will celebrate a decade of performing in Geelong next year, by inviting the community to attend...
December 15, 2024
GDFNL releases 2025 fixture
WITH Christmas just around the corner, the Geelong & District Football Netball League (GDFNL) has released its fixture for 2025. Senior football premier Thomson will...
December 14, 2024
Cats re-sign squad trio for 2025
GEELONG'S journey back to the AFLW finals in 2025 will involve three key returning players in Claudia Gunjaca, Rachel Kearns and Zali Friswell, after...
December 13, 2024
Lara Carols to make grand return after five-year hiatus
THE Lara Carols are back for the first time in five years tomorrow (Saturday, December 14) night, returning to the historic Pirra Homestead. Lara Carols...
December 13, 2024
Trees “planted” by local schools
GEELONG'S Johnstone Park has been lined with decorative Christmas trees as part of an annual initiative led by the City of Greater Geelong to...
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