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December 29, 2023
Dawnbusters ready for annual run
HUNDREDS of residents are expected to cap off the year on a runner's high when the 32nd Dawnbuster Fun Run gets going...
December 29, 2023
City unveils plans for New Year’s Eve
CORIO Bay will ring in the New Year with not one, but two, dazzling fireworks displays on Sunday, December 31 as greater Geelong welcomes...
December 27, 2023
Geelong Sustainability wins big at Premier’s Awards
LOCAL not-for-profit Geelong Sustainability has solidified its standing as a driving force for renewable practices in the region, after taking home two awards at...
December 27, 2023
Toy library’s growth continues
SURF Coast Toy Library membership numbers are at an all time high with committee members excited about the library's future. Surf Coast Toy Library committee...
December 26, 2023
Community consultation opens on draft masterplan
THE City of Greater Geelong has put forth its Draft Mercer and Gheringhap Streetscape Masterplan and is asking for community feedback prior to the...
December 26, 2023
Pearce announces departure following coaching announcement
GEELONG Cats AFL development coach Daisy Pearce will move west in 2024 to take on the position of senior coach in the West Coast...
December 25, 2023
CLOS to expand following state government grant approval
A LOCAL Geelong business has received over $800,000 from the State Government to expand operations constructing high-quality and affordable housing components such as wall...
December 23, 2023
Santa Runs lined up for Christmas Eve
SANTA Claus will be out and about greater Geelong on Christmas Eve spreading Christmas joy to residents with the help of local fire brigades. A...
December 21, 2023
City’s call to spend locally this Christmas
THE City of Greater Geelong is urging Christmas shoppers to buy locally as part of a callout to support local businesses during the festive...
December 20, 2023
Sweet 60: Carols by Candlelight six decades strong
THE greater Geelong community will be in the Christmas spirit, a day earlier than originally planned, for the 60th anniversary of Carols by Candlelight...
December 19, 2023
Female football under lights in 2024
AFL BARWON has announced its Female Football competitions will switch predominantly to Friday nights next season after extensive consultation with its member clubs. The Senior...
December 17, 2023
Drownings increase by thirty-three per cent
A LOCAL lifesaving club president is urging beachgoers to remain vigilant, as the Surf Coast and Barwon region prepares for a bumper summer period...
December 16, 2023
United to face old rival in 2024 home opener
GEELONG United will face off against familiar regional foes to start the 2024 NBL1 South season, one of which is a highly anticipated home...
December 15, 2023
Diamond Valley big joins United for 2024
GEELONG United Men's head coach and former Diamond Valley Eagles head coach Grant Wallace has delved into his connections at his previous club to...
December 15, 2023
Frank honoured in bronze
A PROMINENT figure in Geelong's history has been immortalised following the unveiling of a specially made sculpture located on the corner of Ryrie and...
December 15, 2023
Carols to sing out across Geelong
GREATER Geelong is primed for a festive start to the Christmas season with a host of community Carols events lined up over the coming...
December 15, 2023
New executives named in City restructure
FOUR of City of Greater Geelong's most credential executive directors will head up new directorates as part of a restructure led by new CEO...
December 14, 2023
Community turns out for Festival of Sport
ANOTHER Kardinia Park Stadium Trust Festival of Sport is in the books with more than 3,000 people enjoying over 30 sports activations on Sunday...
December 14, 2023
Anthony makes it two out of two at World Cup
LOCAL ski superstar Jakara Anthony is off to a flying start to her World Championship defence, claiming back-to-back victories. Anthony, who won in Ruka, Finland...
December 13, 2023
AFL Barwon releases 2024 BFNL Fixture
A GOOD Friday double-header opener will kick off the 2024 Bellarine Football Netball League season on March 29 as the Bellarine’s best...
December 13, 2023
Cats rookies start their pre-season
GEELONG Football Club's interstate rookie selections for 2024 are embracing life in Geelong as they begin pre-season training. The Cats' West Australian-draftees Mitchell Edwards and...
December 13, 2023
Keating named first AFL Barwon life member
AFL BARWON has unveiled its first Life Member, presenting the honour inaugural AFL Barwon commission chair Craig Keating at last Thursday's annual general meeting. Keating...
December 12, 2023
Melbourne secures former Supercat for 2024
FORMER Geelong United Supercats player Sara Blicavs will make her long-awaited return to the NBL1 South, but it will not be in Geelong. Blicavs will...
December 11, 2023
Fans to get refunds after BBL abandonment
CRICKET fans who attended the abandoned Melbourne Renegades clash with Perth Scorchers in Geelong can expect a refund as a result of the premature...
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