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April 13, 2023

Good Friday races return to Geelong

FAMILIES, punters, and residents flocked to Geelong Racecourse, helping raise $100,000 for the The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The Geelong Racing Club hosted...

April 12, 2023

One Day premiers announce ambitions for GCA4

IT has been a fortnight since Surfcoast Stingrays Cricket Club trounced Shelford in Geelong Cricket Association's (GCA) One Day 1 Grand Final, but captain...

April 12, 2023

Lifesavers showcase skills at The Aussies

HUNDREDS of Bellarine and Surf Coast lifesavers are travelling home from a successful Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth with their heads held...

April 10, 2023

Historic boat restoration completion in sight

A BAND of local boat club members are putting the finishing touches on an old whaling vessel, which would make it one of three...

April 10, 2023

Marshall leads local Masters in Aussies gold rush

ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club's (SLSC's) Naantali Marshall blitzed the Master division at this year's Australian Surf Life Saving Championships with four gold medals. Marshall...

April 9, 2023

Geelong reinforces AFLW list with returning Cats

MORE than two dozen familiar faces are returning to the Cattery for Season 8 of the AFLW, following a busy Sign and Trade Period. Geelong...

April 9, 2023

Triathletes triumph at national school champs

TWO of the region's top junior triathletes who helped their state to a spot on the podium at this year's National Schools Triathlon Championship...

April 7, 2023

Geelong’s gift to Good Friday

TIN-rattlers will be out in force throughout Greater Geelong with the region's ambassador stating he will be co-ordinating close to 100 volunteers...

April 7, 2023

Canoe Championships glide into Geelong

MORE than 300 canoe and kayak paddlers will call Geelong home for the next five days. Geelong Canoe Club is ready to host this year's...

April 7, 2023

Lions ready to make finals jump in 2023

THE Belmont Lions concluded its 2022 netball campaign smack-bang in the middle of the Geelong & District Netball League (GDNL) cohort, falling two spots...

April 6, 2023

Supercats season over for Odigie, green light for Hicks

THE Geelong United Supercats will be without one of its key cogs for the remainder of this year’s NBL1 season after the...

April 4, 2023

Mesmerising sculpture heading to Geelong CBD

A 70-TONNE, 700 square-metre open-air art structure will encourage viewers to see the world in a different light when it takes residency at Geelong's...

April 2, 2023

Huxtable claims Rip Curl Pro wildcard

JAN JUC local Xavier Huxtable is heading back to Bells Beach to compete in the 2023 Rip Curl Pro for the second...

April 1, 2023

Umpire boss flags excitement for season 2023 amid sponsorship renewal

GEELONG'S top umpiring boss is excited for football season to return this weekend, with a strong cohort of umpires ready to take the field...

March 31, 2023

New-look Lions won’t “die wondering”

BOASTING a modest season of seven wins and 11 losses and finishing eighth in 2022, coupled with the departures of prolific goalkicker Brent Jacques...

March 31, 2023

Supercats to begin NBL1 on the road

BASKETBALL season is back as the Geelong United Supercats prepare to tip off for season 2023. The NBL1 Supercats hit the road tomorrow (Saturday, April...

March 31, 2023

Tigers appoint leaders ahead of BFL opener

A NEW season, new captains, and a new purpose for 2023 will reset the journey for coach Dom Gleeson and the Torquay Football Club,...

March 30, 2023

Geelong United launches 2023 season

GEELONG United Basketball Association has officially kicked off its new campaign with players, coaches, sponsors, and supporters in attendance at the club's 2023 Sponsors...

March 30, 2023

Pies, Frogs, Dragons and Eagles claim GCA flags

THE Geelong Cricket Association season officially came to a close over the weekend with all First XI Grand Finals taking centre stage across the...

March 29, 2023

Need for speed: Superboats make waves at Geelong Waterfront

SUB-PAR conditions on day one of Round 2 of the Offshore Superboat Championship failed to deter participants and organisers taking part in the Corio...

March 27, 2023

Senior Tigers to further develop young cubs

TORQUAY'S junior netballers will receive first-hand knowledge of what it takes to become a senior netballer this season as several senior-level Tigers will don...

March 27, 2023

Region’s best receive boost for top-level success

MORE than 24 local athletes will receive a financial boost from the Federal Government, allowing them to attend elite-level competitions in their sporting disciplines. Federal...

March 27, 2023

Grubbers to go one step further in 2023

OCEAN Grove's new-look roster will hope to take the Grubbers one step further in 2023 compared to last season, with last year's Grand Final...

March 26, 2023

Torquay Coast announces exciting next steps

A SURF Coast basketball club is celebrating exciting next steps in its history as it expands opportunities for its junior players.