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July 27, 2024
Books bonanza: Geelong Book Fair returns
TENS of thousands of paperback and hard-cover books will take over Geelong West Town Hall next weekend as part of the Geelong Book Fair. The...
July 25, 2024
Supporters pack out Read The Play breakfast
HUNDREDS of supporters and donors gathered at GMHBA Stadium's Presidents Room last week for the annual Read The Play Fundraiser Breakfast. Featuring special guest speaker...
July 25, 2024
Meet your Paris 2024 Olympians
With 2024 Paris Olympic events already underway, we've compiled the local names to keep an eye on at this year's games. Joel Baden Event: High Jump Residence:...
July 25, 2024
Dig in and join National Tree Day events
NATIONAL Tree Day event is shaping up to be a big day out locally, with organisers encouraging the community to attend. Residents will get their...
July 25, 2024
Australian of the Year nominations to close at month’s end
TIME to nominate for this year's Australian of the Year Awards is quickly running out with only a few days remaining until entries officially...
July 24, 2024
North Shore park plan adopted
NORTH Shore's most frequented public space now has the green light to begin undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, with the City of Greater Geelong's council...
July 23, 2024
Popular Woolies to reopen in 2025
A POPULAR supermarket on the Bellarine Highway will be closed for the rest of this year as it undergoes renovations and improvements. Woolworths Newcomb will...
July 21, 2024
Americans take over Bells with Longboard Classic wins
AMERICANS Soleil Errico and Taylor Jensen have secured ultimate glory at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic this afternoon (Sunday, July 21), winning their...
July 21, 2024
Donated food haul to benefit region
AN ANNUAL food drive that has delivered nearly $50,000 in donated food to the Greater Geelong region has again been hailed as a huge...
July 21, 2024
Former Wolverine commits to United
GEELONG United has added an injection of collegiate star power to its ranks ahead of its inaugural WNBL season. United announced the signing of Elissa...
July 20, 2024
Split results for United’s finals aspirations
A ROLLERCOASTER 2024 season has fallen short of finals contention for one of Geelong United's NBL1 sides, with the other scraping in by the...
July 20, 2024
Read The Play Round returns
GEELONG-BASED mental health service Read The Play is gearing up for another year of bringing mental health to the fore of local sport, hosting...
July 19, 2024
Family and culture: NAIDOC Week to feature at Lions’ Den
THE annual Geelong & District Football Netball League NAIDOC Week fixture returns to Winter Reserve this week for a standalone Sunday clash with women's...
July 15, 2024
Generous donation makes difference to leukaemia foundation
A GENEROUS donation from a local cycling club and one of its members will benefit those affected by leukaemia. Cycling Geelong and one of its...
July 15, 2024
genU announces merger with Activ Foundation
GEELONG-BASED national disability service provider genU has expanded its family, completing a merger with Activ Foundation, one of Western Australia's leading providers. genU chief executive...
July 14, 2024
Waurn Ponds Memorial commemorates 105 years
SUNDAY marked 105 years of recognition for one of the region's most important war memorials, with Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve hosting its annual July...
July 14, 2024
Local charity sizing up to diabetes, one footy at a time
A NEW fundraising item is selling like hotcakes across the country with all proceeds to benefit Geelong-based national diabetes charity The Type1 Foundation. Foundation founder...
July 13, 2024
Geelong Archers aim to grow the sport
ARCHERY in Geelong continues to be a sport for all, according to the president of the region's only archery club. Geelong Archers president Nardo De...
July 13, 2024
All knitted up: community project reaches meaningful conclusion
A COMMUNITY knitting project dating back four months has come to a resounding close, culminating in a major donation to one of Geelong's most...
July 12, 2024
Cats and Pies primed for MCG showdown
GEELONG has a chance to improve its top four aspirations with a win tonight (Friday, July 12) against reigning premiers Collingwood at the MCG. The Cats...
July 11, 2024
Renegades lock in Geelong return ahead of BBL fixture release
THE Melbourne Renegades have will return to Geelong later this year with the Renegades' BBL14 home opener to take place at GMHBA Stadium.
July 9, 2024
Hoop City Ballers to make it rain for Dry July
A LOCAL initiative is hoping to beat its fundraising record of $15,000 with participants preparing to ball out later this month. The Hoop City Ballers...
July 8, 2024
GeelongPort representative wins national construction award
GEELONG'S Sinead Redmond has walked away with a deserving win at this year's national Women in Industry Awards in Sydney. Ms Redmond, who is GeelongPort's...
July 7, 2024
Elsworthy primed for second WNBL stint
GEELONG United's NBL1 women's captain Sarah Elsworthy is excited to make her long-awaited return to the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Elsworthy, who has served...
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