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June 2, 2022

All-Abilities Auskick breaks new ground in Moolap

A NEW and inclusive footy program at the Newcomb Power is off and running in Geelong’s east. The Power are halfway through a game changing...

June 2, 2022

Flight White takes off in Geelong

SATURDAY night was not the fairytale first home game for Geelong Supercats star signing Jack White, however, the five-tool forward was impressed by a...

June 2, 2022

Mathieson reflects as Renegades Recruit returns

TWENTY20 club Melbourne Renegades has put the call out to local cricketers for its in-house reality TV show after one of Geelong's own took...

June 1, 2022

Books to a better future land in Corio

CHILDREN learning at a Corio-based learning centre will be able to turn a new page in life before primary school thanks to a generous...

May 31, 2022

Free flu shot program announced for month of June

VICTORIANS aged six months and over will be able to get a free flu jab from tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) as part of a...

May 31, 2022

Bensted to make Australian judo history in Birmingham

WHEN Geelong’s Jake Bensted was first taken to the mat at six years of age, he didn’t expect to be a two-time Commonwealth Games...

May 31, 2022

$15K raised from inaugural dog walking challenge

MORE than 170 supporters raised over $15,000 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) as part of the inaugural The Great Dog Walk Challenge. All money...

May 30, 2022

Harwood resigns from AFL Barwon role

THE region’s leading sports body has announced the surprise resignation of its regional manager only seven months after he took up the...

May 28, 2022

Bendigo Bank House opens doors

BARWON Health’s McKellar Kids’ Rehab Centre, now named Bendigo Bank House, has officially opened and will support hundreds of young people and their families...

May 28, 2022

Region’s lifesaving volunteers recognised

MORE than two dozen of the region’s lifesaving volunteers were awarded on Saturday night for their outstanding achievements in operations, club services, development, training,...

May 27, 2022

Grubbers to host first Bridge Battle of 2022

THE next chapter of the region's fiercest rivalry will be written this Saturday with the Barwon Heads Seagulls making the short walk to Ray...

May 27, 2022

Ammos trusting the process

HEAVILY touted Bellarine Netball League (BNL) favourites Geelong Amateur are on a mission to finish what they started in 2021, but that objective is...

May 21, 2022

Geelong Mums raise record $180K at annual lunch

A RESOUNDING turnout at Mount Duneed Estate has led to a record amount of money raised for Geelong Mums at its annual Mother’s Day...

May 20, 2022

‘Basketball for all’ the motto at Lara

THE northern suburbs sporting community is set to benefit from a range of basketball programs run by the local basketball club. Lara Giants Basketball Club...

May 20, 2022

Brown to stay on for third season at Joeys

A STALWART of local women's cricket in Geelong has announced she is staying on as head coach of St Joseph's female first XI. Joeys female...

May 19, 2022

Start your engines: Surf Coast racers rev up for Finke 2022

THE Surf Coast will again be represented this Queen’s Birthday long weekend at one of the world’s greatest desert races. Moriac and Lorne locals Danielle...

May 19, 2022

Residents encouraged to Be Brave and Make Change

RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to listen, learn and build reconciliation in Johnstone Park this Sunday. Reconciliation in the Park is back for its 13th...

May 18, 2022

A plan for sustainability

Financial, environmental and social sustainability are at the core of decision-making for councillors and City of Greater Geelong staff. You may have heard the council...

May 15, 2022

Thousands persevere in pink for Mother’s Day Classic return

AN OCEAN of pink descended on Eastern Park for Mother’s Day with more than 1,500 walkers and runners spending their weekend raising awareness, raising...

May 13, 2022

Anglesea powerhouses join Magpies flock

NORTH Geelong Cricket Club is fresh off winning its third-straight premiership proving they are the best side in Geelong, and now they look even...

May 13, 2022

SBA grand finals sound off on stellar summer season

SURFCOAST Basketball Association (SBA) has held a successful grand final weekend to farewell its long-awaited summer season as Wurdi Baierr Stadium hosted hundreds of...

May 12, 2022

Supercats weather Thunder in Round 3

THE Geelong Supercats' home record remained perfect against Keilor last weekend with the women improving their record to 3-1 as the men maintained their...

May 11, 2022

Getting into gear: Geelong Revival to return this November

THE Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will return to its original weekend this November following the overwhelming success of the postponed 2021 event held in...

May 10, 2022

Geelong high tea to address period poverty

GEELONG will host its first DigniTea high tea event on May 27 raising awareness and funding for those experiencing period poverty in Australia. The annual...