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February 4, 2023

Local coaches highlight growing women’s game

BELLARINE Football League club Modewarre as well as Geelong & District's Thomson and Bannockburn will expand the number of Barwon region's clubs with female...

February 4, 2023

Dragons go pink for McGrath Foundation

HAMLYN Park was awash with pink as Bell Park Cricket Club committed to its annual breast cancer fundraiser. Bell Park Dragons president Rodney Brown said...

February 4, 2023

Storm sign King, Chery in Championship push

BELLARINE Storm has announced its two key acquisitions to begin its 2023 season in the Big V's Championship competition. American imports Jalen King and Joshua...

February 3, 2023

Community Cup to showcase Geelong’s best football talent

NORTH Geelong Warriors will hope to repeat last year's success and claim its 22nd Geelong pre-season tournament this weekend, as the region's major football...

February 3, 2023

Thousands make the trip to Rippleside for Australia Day celebrations

ORGANISERS estimate close to 5,000 people attended a Family Fun Day celebration event at Rippleside Park. People from across the region gathered at the park...

February 3, 2023

Smooth run for Barwon Regatta’s 142nd year

THE Barwon River has welcomed its first mass regatta of the rowing season welcoming 1,759 athletes. School and club rowers competed in 314 races, with...

February 1, 2023

Dragons fly into T20 Cup quarters off Lymer-Kelly run-fest

A DOMINANT partnership between Bell Park’s Mark Lymer and Steven Kelly led the charge yesterday (January 31) as GCA1’s Bell Park defeated GCA3’s Alexander...

February 1, 2023

Torquay firey gets call-up to state umpires’ list

AFL Victoria's newest state level umpires have been announced for 2023 with a Torquay local being AFL Barwon's lone call-up. Torquay Fire Brigade volunteer and...

January 30, 2023

Catcher preaches responsible practices amid callout uptick

A "BIZARRE" summer season is largely responsible for dozens of callouts in recent months across the Greater Geelong region for snake removals, a local...

January 29, 2023

Storm tickets released for Geelong clash with Roosters

MELBOURNE Storm has officially released tickets to its pre-season challenge against the Sydney Roosters in Geelong next month. The clash at GMHBA Stadium,...

January 29, 2023

Golf director says Vic Open preparations “shaping up well”

THE PGA Tour of Australasia's director is excited to see what the men's field will bring to 13th Beach Golf Links between February 9-12,...

January 28, 2023

“Warrny” back to conclude Summer of Cycling

THE final race of Victoria's Summer of Cycling is less than a month away, with hundreds of riders lined up for their tilt at...

January 27, 2023

Community at the fore of milestone Festival of Sails

WIND is well and truly in the sails of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) as it prepares for its milestone 180th anniversary of...

January 26, 2023

Zen keeps calm to claim 180th Passage Race

NEW South Wales-based TP52 vessel, Zen, has taken home the 180th Passage Race from Williamstown to Geelong in emphatic style, finishing ahead...

January 26, 2023

Bendigo announces Geelong shift for WNBL clash

THE WNBL is on its way to Geelong following the Bendigo Spirit's announcement it will host fellow league side Southside Flyers at Geelong Arena...

January 24, 2023

Hands needed for Pako Festa return

PREPARATIONS are under way for the 41st year of Pako Festa, with the popular multicultural festival returning to Pakington Street after two...

January 22, 2023

Crews from all corners ready for Barwon Regatta

VICTORIA'S largest club and school regatta will return to the Barwon River for a 142nd year next weekend as the 2022/23 rowing season makes...

January 21, 2023

Lorne revives long-awaited Pier to Pub

FOR the first time since 2020, the Pier to Pub returned to Lorne on Saturday with more than 5,000 participants completing the annual event. [caption...

January 21, 2023

GAWS calendar showcases 13 second chances

ALL Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) graduates have a story, and Jack Russell terrier/chihuahua cross Delilah was one of the lucky animals to get...

January 21, 2023

Torquay film internationally recognised

A TORQUAY writer and director is overjoyed with the reaction her short film is receiving following its latest acclaim at an online international film...

January 20, 2023

Dog trials set up for Deans Marsh return

SHEEP dogs from across the nation will show off their skills during the 13th annual Dean Marsh Sheep Dog Trails. The three-day event,...

January 20, 2023

Potential Sharks invited to junior Come and Try Day

GEELONG'S newest rugby league club is on the hunt for boys and girls players aged between five and 18 years in the hopes of...

January 19, 2023

GFNL fixtures released for 2023

THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) 2023 fixture is officially out with the reigning football premiers hosting a night game to start their...

January 18, 2023

Tigers drop Cats to kick off new GCA T20 Cup

GCA2’s Torquay has defeated GCA1 side Lara last night (Tuesday, January 17) to headline the first week matches in the Geelong Cricket Association’s first...