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Geelong to stop and honour this Remembrance Day

RESIDENTS across Geelong will stop what they're doing at 11am on Saturday, November 11 to remember those who gave their lives in times of...

“Dirty Warrny” to roll through Surf Coast

GRAVEL bike riding will take over the Surf Coast sports stage this weekend with the return of the “Dirty Warrny”.

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Supersaints focused on further improvement in 2024

ST ALBANS Football Club has begun turning its head towards the 2024 Geelong Football League season, with the club locking in its senior coaching...

Hawks heroes commit to flag defence

INVERLEIGH'S premiership defence has received a major boost in personnel with four core pieces to Chris Moore's line-up confirmed for the 2024 Geelong &...

Team ASCEND does Deakin proud in solar challenge

DEAKIN University's Team ASCEND is riding high after a gallant effort at the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC). The university's BWSC entrant in the...

Sleeping Beauty to wake up Geelong Arts Centre

A GEELONG-BASED theatre company is hard at work perfecting their production of a panto classic following a three-year absence. Medimime Productions is back in the...

Blessing of the Bikes roars into Geelong

MORE than 2,000 motorcycles roared their way onto Cunningham Pier last Sunday, as Geelong hosted the annual Blessing of the Bikes event for the...

Hundreds enjoy Lara Fun Run

HUNDREDS of runners took in the wide-ranging and lush beauty of Serendip Sanctuary during this year’s Lara Fun Run with hundreds taking on the...

Cats’ season on the line in crucial clash against Hawks

THE Geelong Cats' AFLW season is on the line as the final round of the home and away season takes place this evening. The Cats,...

Tigers on the prowl in GCA1

EXTRA depth in the batting order and three wins from their first four contests has Grovedale staking an early claim to the Division 1...

Foundation Cat calls time on career

GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB foundation player Renee Garing will retire from the AFLW at the conclusion of the 2023 season, after informing her...

Professional catcher urges calm amid early start to snake season

A LOCAL snake catcher is urging residents to take a deep breath when sighting snakes during what is expected to be hotter and drier...

Spring sales return to Botanic Gardens

GEELONG'S popular Botanic Gardens have reopened its annual spring plant sales, allowing the community to take home a piece of the gardens at bargain...

Top Supercats receive 2023 honours

GEELONG United Supercats stars Demarcus Gatlin and Sarah Elsworthy have taken home the club's top honours at Geelong United Basketball's presentation night, held on...

Cats, Bombers to clash in Country Game

THE Geelong Cats head down the Princes Highway this Sunday, October 8 for a pivotal clash against Essendon as the AFLW Finals Series approaches. With...

Locals to pedal Around The Bay

MORE than 10,000 cyclists will journey around Port Phillip Bay and through Geelong this Sunday as Around The Bay takes place for a milestone...

AFL legends headline annual fundraiser

GEELONG Amateur Football Netball Club's junior program will receive a tremendous boost ahead of the 2024 season following another successful Sportsman's Lunch. Club president Simon...

Modern living on full display at Sustainable House Day

LOCAL sustainability group Geelong Sustainability has announced the return of one of its largest yearly events, providing residents with the opportunity to learn more...

Botanic gardens ready to bloom for Open Day

ONE of Geelong's oldest institutions is gearing up for its biggest day of the year as it prepares to open its doors to the...

Upcoming roadworks at Belmont shopping strip

A WEEK of roadworks will impact a busy Belmont road from tomorrow outside a popular shopping precinct. A 100-metre section of High Street in Belmont,...

Geelong road users urged to be aware of annual ride

THE nation's largest bike ride will sweep around Port Phillip Bay early next month and road users are being urged to plan ahead due...

Geelong Sustainability announces multi-region installation project

GEELONG Sustainability has announced a new collaboration with community partners across the Barwon region, transitioning community organisations to using renewable energy solutions. Three prominent community...

Western Heights secures biggest win in program history

A LOCAL school basketball program co-ordinator says his team's recent tournament win is the crowning achievement of the program's history, defeating all of the...

Colac coach hints at dynasty following Grand Final thriller

COLAC Tigers A Grade coach Courtney Cuolahan said a robot could coach her side during Grand Final week, but has led her club all...