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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
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
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
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 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 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...
September 18, 2024
Dog park design opens for feedback
COMMUNITY consultation is now open as the City of Greater Geelong begins planning the design of a new fenced dog park at Sparrovale Reserve...
September 15, 2024
SPAN Walk reaches 15-year milestone following large turnout
GEELONG'S leading bereavement support service says it is in need of more support at the bureaucratic level so it can continue to help residents...
September 15, 2024
South Coast eye second side in 2025
FOLLOWING an abundance of interest during its inaugural season, the South Coast Sharks are confident it can field an Over 45s side in 2025...
September 15, 2024
New CEO appointed at Geelong Community Foundation
GEELONG Community Foundation's next leader was announced this week, with Amy Waters to serve as the new chief executive officer. Ms Waters said she was...
September 14, 2024
East Geelong stands tall with Grand Final win over Winchelsea
EAST Geelong has added to its A Grade netball silverware cabinet after claiming its second Geelong & District Netball League (GDNL) flag in...
September 14, 2024
Thomson overcomes 2023 heartbreak to win second flag in six years
THOMSON has overcome the demons of last year to claim the 2024 Geelong & District Football League (GDFL) premiership against Belmont, a year...
September 14, 2024
Sharks hope flag can spark Under 16s side
A MAIDEN flag for a growing club may have provided the catalyst for the creation of an inaugural Under 16 boys football side in...
September 14, 2024
Cats staying “positive” despite narrow non-wins
GEELONG Football Club AFLW coach Dan Lowther is taking a positive approach leading into this weekend's must-win clash with Carlton. The Cats, who squeezed out...
September 13, 2024
Blues, Eagles to meet in anticipated finale
THE two best Geelong & District Netball League teams since the turn of the COVID-19 pandemic meet tomorrow (Saturday, September 14) for their long-awaited...
September 13, 2024
United gets home opener in 2024-25 fixture
THERE are less than two months remaining until the start of the 2024-25 WNBL season, where Geelong United will open the campaign on its...
September 13, 2024
Tigers, Lions face off for GDFL premiership
A YEAR after a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 Grand Final, Thomson is riding a wave of momentum heading into this year's decider tomorrow...
September 11, 2024
Wildcats too strong for Bears in Prelim Final
WILDCATS Basketball Club is moving on to next week’s RL Signs Women’s Winter Championship Grand Final following a four-quarter performance against Try...
September 11, 2024
Pivot City jump on Surfcoasters early to advance to Grand Final
PIVOT City will get a rematch at Wildcats Basketball Club in next week’s RL Signs Men’s Winter Championship Grand Final following a...
September 9, 2024
Housing boost approved near Bell Post Hill
THE City of Greater Geelong has given approval for a new 3,645-house precinct near Bell Post Hill, potentially providing new homes for 10,000 people...
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