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March 2, 2024
Net upgrade complete at Manifold Heights
MANIFOLD Heights Cricket Club will get a few weeks to fully enjoy its upgraded cricket nets before season's end, but the club is grinning...
March 2, 2024
Local gardens to receive extra love
THREE Geelong-based community gardens will receive important rejuvenations thanks to the City of Greater Geelong's latest round of Community Infrastructure Grants. The city will provide...
March 2, 2024
Record field anticipated for sold-out River Run
BY VINNIE VAN OORSCHOT ANTICIPATION is building for this year's River Run Geelong as a record field is expected to grace the Barwon River this...
March 1, 2024
Wombat’s Wish hopes for good result at Gala Night
THE Greater Geelong community is ready to band together to raise crucial funds for a local bereavement service based in Drysdale. The biennial Wombat's Wish...
February 29, 2024
Cats shift focus to Essendon pre-season encounter
GEELONG assistant coach James Rahilly says the team's mindset will be closer to a home and away game when the Cats meet Essendon in...
February 29, 2024
Barwon Health to receive funding from Good Friday Appeal
THE Barwon region will directly benefit from fundraising during this year's Good Friday Appeal on March 29, in an unprecedented move for the Royal...
February 28, 2024
Local football and netball deciders return to Kardinia Park
THE Geelong Football Netball League’s (GFNL) Grand Final Day proceedings will return to the Kardinia Park precinct in 2024, following confirmation of...
February 28, 2024
Telstra announces mobile service disruption in Lara
TELSTRA network users in Lara will not be able to use the mobile network from tomorrow (Thursday, February 29) until March 10...
February 28, 2024
All Ford Day announced for 2024 following record year
ONE of Geelong's biggest motor shows has been announced for next month, paying homage to a major part of the region's history. The 33rd annual...
February 27, 2024
Annual Pro Am reaching new heights
THE biggest event of the year for the Geelong Golf Club is getting even bigger with a record cash pot up for grabs. The MMD...
February 24, 2024
AFL Barwon invites clubs to “Game Plan” event
AFL BARWON is providing the ultimate toolkit for club volunteers, officials, and coaches this Sunday, February 25 to collect necessary information for the 2024...
February 24, 2024
Paton extends into fourth season as head coach
GEELONG United Women's coach Matt Paton will stay on with the club for another campaign after extending his head coaching contract through to 2025. Paton...
February 24, 2024
Convoy converges on Geelong, surpasses $200,000 target
THE Greater Geelong community was out in full force for the fight against cancer during this year's Camp Quality Convoy Geelong. Camp Quality general manager...
February 24, 2024
Geelong supercharged for superboat return
SUPERBOAT action is locked in to return to Geelong's Corio Bay, with vessels set to reach speeds of 180kmh. Round 2 of the 2024 Offshore...
February 23, 2024
Smith arrives at Cattery
GEELONG'S newest addition to its women's roster has shared her excitement during her first message to Cats fans around the region. Former Brisbane Lion and...
February 18, 2024
AFL Barwon comments on proposed concussion guidelines
THE Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released its latest guidelines for concussion management at the local and community sports level, with one local...
February 18, 2024
Cost of living pressures spark record grant requests
GEELONG Community Foundation (GCF) has received an unprecedented level of requests for financial assistance, reflecting the significant impact of cost-of-living pressures. In its 24th year,...
February 16, 2024
Local fundraising team leading the fight against cancer
A LOCAL fundraising team is leading the charge in the fight against cancer as an annual convoy prepares to roll through Geelong. Camp Quality Convoy...
February 16, 2024
Leading the way: GAWS announces inaugural community walk
RESIDENTS and their furry companions will get the chance to celebrate Geelong's largest animal shelter next month as part of a new regional fundraising...
February 16, 2024
Scannell stays on for third season
GEELONG United's NBL Women's side is starting to take shape with the club announcing another returning face to its 2024 roster. Irish national team representative...
February 15, 2024
Anthony breaks Aussie record, claims overall World Cup championship
BARWON Heads Olympian Jakara Anthony has etched herself further into Australian sporting history, breaking the all-time national record for World Cup title wins. Anthony continued...
February 15, 2024
GCA boss confident T20 Cup has promising future
THE Geelong Cricket Association's (GCA) top boss is confident the association's new T20 competition can be sustainable into the future, as the second year...
February 14, 2024
New Leisure Networks CEO responds to NDIS Review
THE newly appointed chief executive of Geelong's leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider has spoken out following the federal government's release of its...
February 13, 2024
Epworth recommits to local female football
AFL BARWON and Epworth HealthCare will continue its female football partnership for the next three years, after signing an extension. The extension takes Epworth's commitment...
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