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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...

Popular basketball stadium gets makeover

A KEY location for basketball in the region is now known by a new name, following the merger of its namesake sponsor in recent...

Bumper month ahead of Sustainable House Day

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for this year's Sustainable House Day with a rare 10-star home headlining the houses on offer for residents to...

CCMA urges responsible rubbish removal

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is encouraging the wider community to do the right thing around the Barwon River and dispose of rubbish...

Saints ready to compete in GCA1

ST Peter's Cricket Club returns to the GCA1 stage for the first time in seven years today (Saturday), facing formidable opposition East Belmont in...

GMHBA wins industry award for third straight year

GEELONG-based health provider GMHBA has added another gong to its cabinet after receiving the prestigious Canstar Outstanding Value Award – Hospital Cover (VIC) for...

Centenary celebration warranted

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is about to begin a month-long celebration to celebrate 100 years since the club obtained its Royal Warrant...

AFL Barwon begins award naming refresh

AFL Barwon has officially closed its search for names to bestow upon its individual awards given to players and coaches throughout the season. The first...

Eagles announce Cats legend as coach

GEELONG Football Club legend Steve Johnson will coach Newtown & Chilwell in 2025, the club confirmed on Sunday. Johnson arrives to Elderslie Reserve following two...

Towner named best on ground for Futures match

A GEELONG Falcon has emerged as a key name from AFL Grand Final Day after an exceptional performance in the day's curtain-raiser event the...

Eroni’s Circus is back in town

THE circus is back in town these school holidays, providing an abundance of entertainment for local families. Eroni's Circus has pitched its tent in Moolap...

Nationwide callout made for blood and plasma

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood is urging the Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast communities to consider giving blood as it pushs to reach 100,000...

Community advocate receives Honorary Doctorate

BELOVED Geelong resident, real estate businessman and community advocate Bob Gartland has been honoured by Deakin University with an Honorary Doctorate more than 50...

Eagles topple Joeys in Grand Final cliffhanger

NEWTOWN & Chilwell has tied South Barwon with a record eight Geelong Netball League (GNL) premiership, after a scintillating win over St Joseph’s...

Leopold go back to back with win over South Barwon

LEOPOLD has paid tribute to head coach Garry Hocking in the biggest possible way by raising the 2024 Geelong Football League (GFL) premiership...

GFL premiership decider returns to Cattery

THE Geelong Football League Grand Final returns to GMHBA Stadium today (Friday, September 27) for the first time in five years, with Leopold and...

Geelong powerhouses face off at K Park

IT WILL be nothing but respect between St Joseph's and Newtown & Chilwell today (Friday, September 27) when they meet on the main netball...

United names WNBL naming rights sponsor

AUSTRALIAN fastening company INFASTECH will be a part of history when Geelong United undertakes its inaugural season, signing on as the club's WNBL name...

Late GFL legend honoured on the eve of Grand Final

A REVERED member of the local footballing community, who passed away earlier this year, will have his name immortalised on the Geelong...