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Mini Movers Program getting kindergarteners moving

A NEW program to get kindergarten students moving in the Greater Geelong area is being hailed as a positive move from local learning centres. Local...

Geelong umpires, Metricon excited for 2024 start

UMPIRES are pulling up their socks and making sure their whistles are working with the start of the local football season just days away. Geelong...

Rice ready to add grit to United line-up

GEELONG United has acquired a key piece in its front court, signing six-foot-four centre Jada Rice from Norwood for this year's NBL1 South season. A...

Ironman 70.3 returns to Waterfront

SOME of the world's fittest humans will race in Geelong this Sunday, March 24 as part of the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Known for its...

Rantall returns to basketball

GEELONG United has continued its string of signings with the acquisition of former junior Australian representative and multi-sport athlete, Jay Rantall. The 22-year-old, who was...

Head of the Schoolgirls raced in fine conditions

SCHOOLGIRL rowers from across the state descended on Geelong last week for the 2024 Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta, racing up and down the...

Thousands turn out to All Ford Day

THE 33rd annual All Ford Day has been hailed as a great success by the event's director, as favourable conditions provided the perfect backdrop...

Cricket premierships to be decided

CRICKET comes to a close this weekend with Senior Grand Finals taking place across the region. The Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) and Bellarine Peninsula Cricket...

Two options presented in AFL Barwon restructure rethink

CLUBS will come to a decision on AFL Barwon's proposed league overhaul restructure on Monday, March 25 after the regional sporting body made updates...

Cats trio extend contracts

A TRIO of Cats will call Kardinia Park home until at least the end of the next AFL season. Following its Round 1 win over...

Gary Ablett Sr to sell collection of memorabilia

GEELONG Football Club legend Gary Ablett Sr is selling a collection of memorabilia from his playing days at the Cats, providing an opportunity for...

Return to play protocols in place for local footy

CLUBS under AFL Barwon's jurisdiction will join leagues across the country in adopting a new 21-day return to play protocol for players who suffer...

A good yarn: Knitting project to take region by storm

A COMMUNITY knitting project is aiming to shine a light on elder abuse as part of an exciting new initiative. Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS)...

Cats ready for the ‘real stuff’ as season opener looms

GEELONG Cats midfielder Tom Atkins had some positive words for teammate Jhye Clark ahead of the side's Round 1 home opener against St Kilda...

Premiership picture tightens as GCA clubs take on semi-final bouts

THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) Division 1 semi-finals take place this weekend with four worthy contenders vying for the 2023-24 premiership. Heavy favourites North Geelong...

Show shines despite high mercury

CHRYSLERS from across the country converged on Lovely Banks this past Sunday as part of the annual Chryslers By The Bay Show 'n' Shine. Close...

Petty announced as new United coach

GEELONG United's new women's head coach Jamie Petty says opportunities to coach in the NBL1 South do not come around often, which is why...

Ford frenzy arrives in Geelong

MORE than 1,500 vehicles both vintage and modern will arrive at Geelong's Eastern Park this Sunday as part of the 33rd annual All Ford...

Major regatta to go ahead despite algae outbreak

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has advised today (Thursday, March 14) the Barwon River is still experiencing an outbreak of blue-green algae.

The...

BWCC chair responds to Grand Final cancellations

THE Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition (BWCC) looked at alternative options prior to abandoning it’s A and B Grade Grand Final day, the competition’s...

Anthony breaks and extends all-time season record

BARWON Heads moguls skier Jakara Anthony's record-breaking season continued in stellar style over last weekend. Anthony rode to her 12th and 13th season wins of...

Free event to shine a light on loneliness

AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident is leading the charge in highlighting loneliness across the region at a community event in Grovedale later this month. Geelong local...

Hozier to headline Torquay’s SummerSalt Festival

GRAMMY-NOMINATED singer and songwriter Hozier will headline this year’s SummerSalt Festival in November.

SummerSalt organisers made the announcement this morning (Tuesday, March 12).

House4Health taking shape ahead of charity auction

EXCITEMENT is brewing at the Barwon Health Foundation with completion of its House4Health fast approaching. The house is being built through a fundraising initiative, anticipated...