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November 20, 2022
Crowley tops Groms at Torquay Point
TORQUAY Point provided immaculate settings Sunday for the final day of the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp, with fun sized two to three-foot waves and...
November 19, 2022
Altman earns quickest time in eighth running of The Impossible Paddle
THE skill of seasoned veteran Tim Altman was enough to claim quickest time on Saturday's Impossible Ocean Paddle, despite Torquay SLSC champion Matt Gilling...
November 18, 2022
Giving Day to provide more lifelines to the south west
RESIDENTS across Greater Geelong are encouraged to donate to this Lifeline Giving Day to help train crisis supporters. Organisers of the annual giving day, on...
November 18, 2022
Bag donations expected to bounce back for Christmas appeal
BUNNINGS Warehouses across the region will today begin accepting essential items for Australian women living in a refugee or domestic violence shelters, as the...
November 18, 2022
Local lifesavers battle on the beach in South Melbourne
ATHLETES from Anglesea SLSC, Jan Juc SLSC, Lorne SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC made their way to South Melbourne LSC for Life...
November 15, 2022
Same colours, different roles for Cuolahan and Savage
THE region's netball scene has undergone a major coaching shift as not one but two premiership sides will feature new head coaches in 2023. Geelong...
November 14, 2022
Four GSC athletes attend Virtus Games
FOUR swimmers from Geelong Swimming Club are celebrating one of their biggest achievements to date, after being selected to the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia...
November 14, 2022
Youth Hub urged to be explored in Central Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong's Youth Council is urging its senior counterparts to make youth mental health a priority in the region by installing...
November 13, 2022
Geelong-Korea ABL return begins
SEASON 2022/23 is officially underway for Geelong-Korea (GK), kicking off its season opener against Melbourne Aces on Thursday ahead of its home opener Thursday...
November 12, 2022
Lara continues giant push for new home
GEELONG'S largest basketball club is claiming it is "shovel ready" for a new basketball stadium with basketball facilities filled to the brim...
November 11, 2022
Firies to open doors for first time in three years
GEELONG'S western suburb residents will have the chance to meet its local firefighters this Sunday and get a glimpse behind the local...
November 11, 2022
Remembrance Day service returns to hallowed Peace Memorial
RESIDENTS across Geelong and the world will don a remembrance poppy and honour a minute's silence today (Friday, November 11) to remember those who...
November 9, 2022
Telstra investigates Highton pole situation
HIGHTON Reserve may soon upgrade one of its light poles following a proposal from Telstra's tower business at last week's council meeting. Amplitel, has put...
November 8, 2022
AFL Barwon announces changes to female footy structure
AFL BARWON has announced a reshuffle to its female football structure in 2023, aligning its female pathway with the male competitions moving forward. Following a...
November 7, 2022
A chance to remember: Waurn Ponds Memorial to offer service on the eleventh hour
RESIDENTS across Geelong will observe a minute silence at the eleventh hour of November 11 in schools, RSLs, places of business and more, honouring...
November 7, 2022
Kangaroo Jack re-releases popular Sherrin
A POPULAR footy is back on the market thanks to a Torquay-based allied business, raising crucial funds for an Indigenous community located in the...
November 7, 2022
Lacrosse picking up steam in Torquay
A RETURNING six-week program in Torquay could mark the beginning of a lacrosse surge across the region, as the sport gathers interest in western...
November 7, 2022
Diwali-goers undeterred by chilly conditions
DEAKIN University's annual Diwali Festival could be heard around Waurn Ponds as more than a thousand people made their way to the Hindu celebration. A...
November 6, 2022
Local schools to add Christmas flair to CBD
LOCAL students will help bring the City of Greater Geelong's Christmas celebrations to life by decorating Christmas trees. More than 30 Christmas trees designed by...
November 4, 2022
Murdoch emerges on top in Torquay Pro-Am
A LONE bogey on the 14th hole was the only blemish in Jack Murdoch's sublime outing at The Sands Torquay Resort, taking home the...
November 4, 2022
Thomas to contest for national Athlete of the Year
TORQUAY Surf Lifesaving Club's (SLSC) Sophie Thomas is being hailed as a "good chance" to take out tomorrow's (Saturday, November 5) Surf Lifesaving Australia's Surf...
November 2, 2022
Wallace named Supercats coach for 2023
THE Geelong Supercats has made its first announcement in preparation for the 2023 campaign, with former Diamond Valley Eagles coach and well-known figure within...
November 1, 2022
Keegan rewarded for stellar season
BELLARINE Storm young gun Keegan Johnson can add a David Boyd Award to his list of accolades after a year filled with personal growth. The...
October 31, 2022
Singh meets royalty among T20 World Cup festivities
ONE of Torquay Cricket Club's biggest names is still pinching himself after spending six hours with cricket royalty, helping India's national cricket team warm...
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