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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

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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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...

September 9, 2024

Making ‘R U OK?’ a year-round conversation

THE message of having discussions about mental health year-round and not on just one day is the message Tony McManus has been preaching for...

September 7, 2024

Grubbers end Ammos’ perfect season to repeat as premiers

OCEAN Grove’s ability to pull through at crucial stages has earned it another Bellarine Netball League premiership, in another thrilling contest against rivals...