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December 29, 2022

SEED athletes shine at Geelong Gift

NINE Northern Bay College students showcased their talents on the running track as the annual Geelong Gift made its way to Geelong's Steampacket Gardens...

December 28, 2022

Lorne takes double in the Grove

LORNE SLSC's crews again proved too hot to handle on the Bellarine as the Cutlets and Edge took first place finishes in the open...

December 28, 2022

Sharks and Tigers return to Spring Creek Reserve for bridge battle

A RIVALRY spanning four decades will again take the wicket as the two towns on each side of the Spring Creek Bridge prepare to...

December 27, 2022

Belmont Lions scraps junior registration fees

BELMONT Lions juniors will have their membership fees scrapped for the 2023 season as the club looks to drive up its junior participation numbers. The...

December 26, 2022

Anthony nabs podium double in Alpe d’Huez

FOLLOWING victories in Ruka, Finland and Idre Fjall, Sweden, Barwon Heads athlete Jakara Anthony has continued her dominance, completing a hat-trick of titles and...

December 25, 2022

Football and netball to light up Bellarine in 2023

FOOTBALL and netball on the Bellarine and Surf Coast is locked in for 2023 following AFL Barwon's BFNL fixture release, hot off the organisation's...

December 23, 2022

Candles to be lit in Johnstone Park after three-year absence

AFTER two years of virtual Carols by Candlelight, YMCA Geelong is ready to rock the night away at Johnstone Park tomorrow (Saturday, December 24)...

December 23, 2022

Christmas Run to cap off 80th year in style

SANTA Claus' journey throughout the region will take an exciting turn into Armstrong Creek on Christmas Eve. With the assistance of volunteers from Grovedale CFA,...

December 23, 2022

Carols on Pako rejoice at new home

HUNDREDS of residents from Geelong's western suburbs and beyond gathered to enjoy Geelong West Presbyterian Church's first community carols inside its new home. Church Pastor...

December 21, 2022

Geelong’s home of sport under the spotlight

GEELONG'S biggest sporting precinct is under the microscope with council investigating how the region's home of sport may be improved in future years. The City...

December 21, 2022

New-look Christmas appeal highlights OneCare’s impact

HUNDREDS of residents will be better off this Christmas thanks to a new appeal garnered by OneCare Geelong and a passionate group of volunteers. OneCare...

December 18, 2022

Chops and Edge impress at short couse champs

LORNE Surf Life Saving Club has again shown off its prowess in the boat, snagging a runner-up and bronze medal finish between...

December 17, 2022

BPBA announces push for Bellarine facility

BASKETBALL on the Bellarine is in need of a new home and the region's leading basketball association has gone public with its intention to...

December 16, 2022

Carols to echo through Geelong on Sunday

CHRISTMAS is barely a week away and carols across Geelong are in full swing, from local church choirs to professional entertainers, the region is...

December 15, 2022

Gerdtz appointed AFL Barwon chair

AFL Barwon's deputy chair Michelle Gerdtz has been appointed as the new chair of the organisation, replacing Craig Keating...

December 15, 2022

Cats yet to commit to final list spot

SIX fresh new faces will call Geelong home in season 2023 following a memorable AFL draft, with a seventh name to be...

December 14, 2022

Sevens heaven: Leisure Networks reveals news comp

A NEW football competition is on its way to the region only a couple months after Leisure Networks announced the launch of its Inclusion...

December 13, 2022

Geelong Gift to take over waterfront

ONE of the state's premier athletics events is returning to Geelong's Steampacket Gardens for the second time in 2022, with more than $10,000 up...

December 10, 2022

Local schools laud Great Vic Bike Ride as it rolls through region

THE Great Victorian Bike Ride has concluded for 2022 with thousands cycling the Great Ocean Road en route to Buninyong's finish line. Among more than...

December 9, 2022

Cycling Classic launches countdown to New Year’s Day start

THE countdown to the Citroën Bay Cycling Classic is underway following the event's official launch on Geelong Waterfront. Guests gathered at Novotel Geelong earlier this...

December 9, 2022

Torquay and Ocean Grove claim success in Lorne

THE junior lifesaving season is officially under way as Lorne Surf Life Saving Club opened the first week of summer by hosting back-to-back junior...

December 9, 2022

Lara Carols to return to Pirra Homestead

CHRISTMAS celebrations will begin earlier than December 25 this year as Lara residents and visitors fill the Pirra Homestead's grounds this Sunday. The Combined Churches...

December 9, 2022

Torquay farewells captivating Beach Volleyfest

A PACKED crowd on centre court cheering on Aussie athletes in two medal games provided the perfect end to the Surf Coast's first beach...

December 9, 2022

Vic secures podium finish at junior nationals

THE Victorian Junior Surfing Team has managed a podium finish at North Stradbroke Island last weekend. Team Victoria placed third overall at the Woolworths Australian...