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May 21, 2024

Swans off to stellar start under new coach

A NEW coach has not delayed South Barwon's mission to return to the Geelong Netball League (GNL) finals, with the Swans unbeaten through five...

May 20, 2024

Ex-Portarlington CFA captain to take on stair climb

A FORMER CFA Portarlington captain is excited to take on a long-awaited personal challenge later this year. Darren Nisbet, who has been a crew member...

May 20, 2024

Bell Park celebrates new change facilities

PLAYERS, coaches, and supporters of Bell Park Sports Club can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at its Batesford venue. City of Greater Geelong councillors, Member for...

May 18, 2024

BPBA appoints new president, court shortage remains key focus

THE Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association's (BPBA) new president is excited for what the future holds for basketball on the Bellarine, but says the association's...

May 17, 2024

Barwon Valley hosts seminar to increase female participation

A GOLF club in Geelong is getting more women into the sport while aiming to address the challenges that may be standing in the...

May 17, 2024

Liddle leads Indigenous Round across region

FOOTBALL and netball clubs across the Barwon region will don Indigenous uniforms this weekend as part of AFL Barwon's Indigenous Round. At Geelong West, senior...

May 16, 2024

Community raises $10K for local program

AN ANNUAL golf day has raised a five-figure amount for local youth to go overseas for the opportunity of a lifetime. The annual Bellarine Golf...

May 16, 2024

Considine, Conroy secure Longboard State Titles

TWO Bellarine locals have earned their place in the Bells Beach Longboard Classic Word Tour event in July after taking home state titles at...

May 16, 2024

Cats reveal Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys

GEELONG's home and away guernseys for Sir Doug Nicholls Round were recently released by the club, designed by Keerray Woorroong and Yorta Yorta woman...

May 16, 2024

The way forward: Moves begin for Geelong’s WNBL tip-off

GEELONG United Basketball's (GUB) Board chair and chief executive say there is plenty to be excited about ahead of the 2024/25 Women's National Basketball...

May 14, 2024

Barwon Valley superintendent receives lifelong honour

BARWON Valley Golf Club's top course manager has been recognised for his four decades of service to golf clubs around Victoria. Barwon Valley's superintendent Colin...

May 13, 2024

Geelong contingent to aid Mets in quest to glory

SEVEN Geelong baseballers will compete for a chance to reach the Little league World Series later this year but will need to face the...

May 13, 2024

Geelong mental health ambassador pushing up for mental health

AN ambassador from Greater Geelong says she hopes she can spread a positive message on mental health as part of next month's The Push-Up...

May 12, 2024

Survey released for future carols look

CAROLS by Candlelight Geelong is conducting a survey for public consultation for the first time in its 60-year history, as it assesses making permanent...

May 12, 2024

Buccaneers get Australian call-up

THE chance of a lifetime awaits two Geelong-based Gridiron football players, after being selected to the Australian Under 20 World Championship team. Geelong Buccaneers outside...

May 11, 2024

Devils turning the heat up in early stage of the season

CORIO'S momentum gained from last year's first finals appearance in five years has flowed into 2024, with the Devils leading the Geelong & District...

May 11, 2024

United finding consistency, Kobe sidelined for season

GEELONG United has a chance this weekend to find the form that has eluded them to this point in the season, meeting two top...

May 10, 2024

Next stop, Geelong: United acquires WNBL license

THE Geelong community can look forward to supporting another elite-level sporting team, as early as this year, following Geelong United Basketball Association’s acquisition...

May 10, 2024

800-gamer reflects on milestone day

A LEGEND of hockey in the Geelong region says her love of the game remains as strong as ever, following her milestone game last...

May 10, 2024

Unbeaten Joeys and Dragons to face off

AN UNBEATEN first four rounds has given St Joseph's the perfect start heading into tomorrow's (Saturday, May 11) Round 5 fixture against Bell Park. The...

May 10, 2024

Cats hope to rebound at home against Power

FOR the first time in the 2024 AFL season, Geelong will look to bounce back from defeat in its Round 9 meeting with Port...

May 9, 2024

Bassett crowned state surfing champ

BARWON Heads surfer Max Bassett has been crowned the Under 18 State Champion following the third round of the Victorian Junior Titles at Phillip...

May 8, 2024

Ocean Grove Soccer Club born out of name change

AN Ocean Grove-based soccer club will be known by a different name moving forward. The formerly named Surfside Waves Soccer Club, has made the call...

May 8, 2024

Mama’s Market back on Pako

A POPULAR Mother's Day market is back on the Geelong calendar with hundreds of items to go on sale next weekend. The Ukrainian Women's Association...