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Annual Pro Am reaching new heights

THE biggest event of the year for the Geelong Golf Club is getting even bigger with a record cash pot up for grabs. The MMD...

AFL Barwon invites clubs to “Game Plan” event

AFL BARWON is providing the ultimate toolkit for club volunteers, officials, and coaches this Sunday, February 25 to collect necessary information for the 2024...

Paton extends into fourth season as head coach

GEELONG United Women's coach Matt Paton will stay on with the club for another campaign after extending his head coaching contract through to 2025. Paton...

Convoy converges on Geelong, surpasses $200,000 target

THE Greater Geelong community was out in full force for the fight against cancer during this year's Camp Quality Convoy Geelong. Camp Quality general manager...

Geelong supercharged for superboat return

SUPERBOAT action is locked in to return to Geelong's Corio Bay, with vessels set to reach speeds of 180kmh. Round 2 of the 2024 Offshore...

Smith arrives at Cattery

GEELONG'S newest addition to its women's roster has shared her excitement during her first message to Cats fans around the region. Former Brisbane Lion and...

AFL Barwon comments on proposed concussion guidelines

THE Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released its latest guidelines for concussion management at the local and community sports level, with one local...

Cost of living pressures spark record grant requests

GEELONG Community Foundation (GCF) has received an unprecedented level of requests for financial assistance, reflecting the significant impact of cost-of-living pressures. In its 24th year,...

Local fundraising team leading the fight against cancer

A LOCAL fundraising team is leading the charge in the fight against cancer as an annual convoy prepares to roll through Geelong. Camp Quality Convoy...

Leading the way: GAWS announces inaugural community walk

RESIDENTS and their furry companions will get the chance to celebrate Geelong's largest animal shelter next month as part of a new regional fundraising...

Scannell stays on for third season

GEELONG United's NBL Women's side is starting to take shape with the club announcing another returning face to its 2024 roster. Irish national team representative...

Anthony breaks Aussie record, claims overall World Cup championship

BARWON Heads Olympian Jakara Anthony has etched herself further into Australian sporting history, breaking the all-time national record for World Cup title wins. Anthony continued...

GCA boss confident T20 Cup has promising future

THE Geelong Cricket Association's (GCA) top boss is confident the association's new T20 competition can be sustainable into the future, as the second year...

New Leisure Networks CEO responds to NDIS Review

THE newly appointed chief executive of Geelong's leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider has spoken out following the federal government's release of its...

Epworth recommits to local female football

AFL BARWON and Epworth HealthCare will continue its female football partnership for the next three years, after signing an extension. The extension takes Epworth's commitment...

City reacts to flying fox challenges

CITY of Greater Geelong has put in place an exclusion zone at a popular open space to lower injuries among flying foxes. The city states...

Convoy details announced for fight against cancer

ALMOST 200 trucks will roll through Geelong on February 18 as part of the ninth annual Camp Quality Convoy Geelong, raising funds for children...

North Shore community swim indicates strong numbers for 2024

ORGANISERS of an annual North Shore swimming event are gearing up for another day of community fun, 24 years on from its inaugural swim. The...

Extra public transport locked in for Taylor Swift concerts

SWIFTIES around Victoria can look forward to additional public transport options when Taylor Swift arrives in Melbourne in five days' time.

The Victorian...

Scholarship applications open for junior footballers in need

A GEELONG-BASED charity organisation is celebrating 10 years assisting local junior footballers to realise their dream of playing Australian rules football. The Mark West Foundation...

Tri-State Tournament expected to break records

HUNDREDS of water polo athletes will make a splash in Geelong next weekend with the return of the Tri-State Championships over February 16-18. Hosted by...

Junior rowers kickstart 2024 season

GEELONG'S strong start to the rowing season has continued following another bumper event last Saturday at the annual Morongo Regatta. Rowing Geelong president Sam Elliott...

Stanley enjoying Cats’ early pre-season

AN EARLIER start to pre-season preparations has Geelong confident it can make a push for AFL finals in 2024, according to the side's leading...

Local hoopers named to Vic Country squads

A BIG contingent of local basketballers will don the "Big V" this April, after being selected to the Under-18 State National Championships in Queensland...