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Artists find the wonder in the world

A new and exciting art exhibition over the coming school holidays will feature more than a dozen talented artists from Lorne. Exhibition director and local...

BNL final five finalised ahead of Round 18

TWO new teams will feature in this season's Bellarine Netball League A Grade finals series with all five sides confirmed heading into the last...

Elderslie Reserve draped in purple for Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match

SATURDAY was a emotional day for former Bell Park football player and father Lach Kennedy, as he attended Elderslie Reserve for the second annual...

Lara receives Grand Final hosting rights for 2023

AFL BARWON has announced the venues of this season's Junior Football Finals Series, with six clubs earning the right to host finals fixtures later...

Sold-out breakfast provides major boost for Read The Play programs

ALMOST 300 attendees gathered at GMHBA Stadium last Friday (August 4) for local youth mental health service Read The Play’s annual Fundraising Breakfast. The event...

Harrison reaches new best at US Open

BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has left Huntington Beach with her head held high following a podium finish at one of the World Surfing...

Win or stay home: Supercats poised for preliminary final

GEELONG United's road to the NBL1 South Grand Final requires one more hurdle to be cleared, but it took an extra five minutes of...

Hundreds get hands dirty on National Tree Day

HUNDREDS of local residents turned out to get their hands dirty for National Tree Day, planting more than 3,000 trees at a City of...

GDFNL pulls up its socks for Read The Play Round

A SPOTLIGHT will shine on mental health this weekend in an exciting new initiative at the grassroots sports level. Local mental health service provider Read...

Regional pool challenge returns to Geelong

SOME of regional Victoria's best eight-ball pool talent will gather in Geelong for three days starting from tomorrow (Friday, August 4). More than 200 pool...

In Zoe’s memory: Eagles and Dragons go purple for asthma awareness

TWO Geelong clubs will unite as one on Saturday, August 5 in the hopes of bringing asthma management and destigmatisation to the fore of...

Countback process begins after Asher’s resignation

A NEW councillor will be named in the coming months to replace outgoing City of Greater Geelong representative Stephanie Asher, following the shock resignation...

Cyclists make journey to Glasgow for UCI Worlds

A TRIO of local cycling clubs have sent their best cyclists to compete in the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow next month...

Blister pack pilot program takes off in Geelong

A NEW end-to-end recycling initiative aiming to prevent blister packs going to landfill has taken off in the City of Greater Geelong. Rotary Club of...

Sprint entries open as Geelong Revival takes form

RACE entries to the 2023 Geelong Revival Motoring Festival have officially opened with 300 contestants expected to rev up along Geelong’s Waterfront. Competition entries for...

Former mayor resigns from Geelong council

CITY of Greater Geelong councillor and former mayor Stephanie Asher has resigned from the role, effective immediately.

In a statement to incumbent mayor Trent...

City’s Children’s Week Grants application deadline approaching

APPLICATIONS for this year's City of Greater Geelong Children's Week Grants officially close on Monday, July 31 with $10,000 on offer to community groups...

Supercats shooter joins Bullets for NBL24

GEELONG United Supercats guard Gabe Hadley will return to Australian basketball's top flight in 2023/24, after he was signed to a one-year deal at...

Eager wait for Supercats ahead of home prelim

GEELONG United Supercats will have to wait until today's (Sunday, July 30) NBL1 South second semi-final is complete to find out who it will...

Saints head to Lions’ Den for first time since 2019

ST MARY'S co-coach Glenn Keast has credited his side's depth as a major reason for its gradual rise back to the top of the...

Queenscliff’s cinephiles keep film festival running

Hundreds of film-lovers and a panel of special guests will converge on Queenscliff Town Hall at the beginning of August for the return of...