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September 30, 2024

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...

September 28, 2024

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...

September 27, 2024

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...

September 27, 2024

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...

September 27, 2024

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...

September 27, 2024

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...

September 27, 2024

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...

September 26, 2024

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...

September 24, 2024

Madigan tops Mathieson count

ONE of South Barwon’s finest has been named this year’s Mathieson Medal winner just days out from competing in the Geelong Football League...

September 24, 2024

Best and fairest gong shared for second time in GNL history

FOR the second time in Geelong Netball League (GNL) history, the A Grade best and fairest medal will be share among two...

September 24, 2024

Buxton joins forces with Geelong United

GEELONG United has secured a major backer ahead of its inaugural WNBL season, with real estate agency Buxton jumping aboard the club as a...

September 22, 2024

Local swimmers excel at Short Course Champs

GEELONG Swimming Club athletes are grinning from ear to ear following a successful trip this year's Victorian Age Short Course Championships held on September...

September 21, 2024

Eagles reach 10th straight Grand Final after one-sided Prelim win

NEWTOWN & Chilwell is through to its third Geelong Netball League Grand Final in three years, defeating South Barwon in this afternoon’s (Saturday,...

September 21, 2024

Swans upset minor premiers to set up Grand Final rematch

SOUTH Barwon will get its rematch with Leopold in this year’s Geelong Football League Grand Final after upsetting minor premiers St Joseph’s today...

September 21, 2024

Dog area opens in St Albans Park

THE anticipated opening of Aldershot Park in Geelong's eastern suburbs has finally arrived with a new fenced dog park, basketball half court and connecting...

September 21, 2024

Final roster secured for Geelong WNBL side

GEELONG United's inaugural WNBL roster is now complete, following a trio of signings last week. United welcomed import Lynetta Kizer, Daniel Raber and Taylor Mole...

September 21, 2024

AFLW Cats still searching for first win

GETTING its season off the ground with a win this weekend is imperative for the Geelong Cats AFLW side after a sluggish start to...

September 20, 2024

Eagles fly high for second time in three years

THE Geelong & District Netball League Grand Final local netballers had hoped for since the height of COVID-19 delivered what was promised, but a...

September 20, 2024

Thomson’s flag a GDFL first

THOMSON made history on Saturday when it became the first side to win a Geelong & District Football League (GDFL) premiership after winning four...

September 20, 2024

Footy boss driving Eagles’ silverware restoration

A COMMITTED member of the East Geelong Football Netball Club has embarked on an ambitious task to restore nearly a quarter of a century...

September 19, 2024

Geelong to launch IRONMAN Pro Series

LOCAL IRONMAN fans have cause for celebration following this morning’s (Thursday, September 19) announcement that IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong will feature as the opening...

September 19, 2024

Geelong Bank reach half-century of operation

GEELONG'S leading customer-owned credit union is celebrating five decades of operations in the Geelong region, with the company CEO praising its community-first approach for...

September 18, 2024

Sharks defy Wildcats surge in Grand Final clash

THE class and experience of Sharks Basketball Club has prevailed on the big stage again as it denied Wildcats a repeat win...

September 18, 2024

Wildcats pull away late to claim Grand Final

WILDCATS Basketball Club have been crowned RL Signs Men’s Winter Championship champions following last night’s (Tuesday, September 17) win over Pivot City...