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City approves inaugural First Nations project at Geelong Gaol

THE first ever project part of the City of Greater Geelong’s First Nations Cultural Heritage Grants program has been confirmed for funding following the...

Lara to temporarily host inclusive I AM sculpture

A SCULPTURE originally created to celebrate people who have a lived experience with disability has moved from its temporary home at Eastern Beach to...

Den unites ahead of 2022 season

CLUBS all over Geelong are in good spirits with footy season getting ever so closer, but it was a special Monday night training for...

Schoolgirl Regatta prepares to pack Barwon River banks

IT HAS been a big season of schoolgirl rowing on the Barwon River and this week it culminates with Geelong hosting the Head of...

Roos eyeing up third straight flag despite Sharks in the water

THE stage is set for the BPCA A1 grand final this weekend with undefeated Anglesea to play a tough Jan Juc outfit in a...

AFL Barwon renews ‘Love the Game’ commitment

AFL BARWON has extended its commitment to the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's Love the Game program for another year. The renewal of the commitment will...

‘Pickleball’ on the rise across Bellarine and Surf Coast

A NEW sport right here on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine is on the rise, combining elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton...

Ride2School Day to get students into gear

RIDING to school whether it’s on a bicycle, scooter, or trike, is not only good for one’s physical health, but also mental health, which...

FRV pulls appeal for fire station opposite Serendip Sanctuary

FIRE Services Victoria will not be establishing a new fire station opposite Serendip Wildlife Sanctuary in Lara after the fire rescue service withdrew its...

Gatlin happy to be back as a Supercat

THERE is no place like home, however, a home away from home is a pretty close second for newly re-signed Geelong Supercats import DeMarcus...

Geelong straps in for full Cattery in 2022

VICTORIAN footy fans are buzzing following the recent announcement by the state government that full capacity crowds will again grace its venues. The excitement, particularly...

Grubber makes return following open-heart op

IT HAS been almost four months since Ocean Grove Football Club winger Isaac Wilkins underwent open heart surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, but...

Bones MMA duo secure victorious debuts

A PAIR of Surf Coast-based Muay Thai debutants walked out of Melbourne Pavilion with their heads held high following two wins for two of...

Cougars ready to pounce on season 2022

GEELONG Netball Club's championship Cougars side will again commence their 2019 title defence with head coach Gerard Murphy saying all signs are pointing to...

Geelong braces for Labour Day Weekend boat bonanza

THE Geelong Waterfront is ready to host almost 100 wooden boats this Labour Day weekend, as the biennial Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong takes...

No bumps in the road at Geelong Revival Motoring Festival

CAR enthusiasts, residents and visitors flocked to the waterfront for the return of the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival over the weekend, despite the turbulent...

Council jumps aboard miniature railway with $50,000 feasibility study

THE City of Greater Geelong has given the go-ahead on an independent feasibility study into the viability of a miniature railway in the region. Geelong...

Two mates make critical donation to local meal program

A SPARK of spontaneity and a growing urge to help their community has led to a selfless donation of $10,000 by two friends to...

BWCC clubs make history with first ever Geelong Cricket Pride Cup

SOUTH Barwon Reserve was jam-packed with local cricket Sunday afternoon as six clubs banded together for the common goal of increasing LGBTQI+ visibility and...

Locals spur on Geelong return to Rodeo

PRO RODEO was a resounding success upon its return to Geelong with bigger and better plans already percolating for next year’s event. The Geelong Pro...

$61.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub commences build

THE City of Greater Geelong has broken ground on a seven-year vision to create a premier health and wellbeing precinct for Geelong's northern pocket. Construction...

Endurance personified at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong

A THIRD return to the podium and Dutch dominance headlined Sunday as Sam Appleton and Lotte Wilms claimed victory at last weekend's IRONMAN 70.3...

Live music returns to the region in a big way

GEELONG has a long and proud history when it comes to live music.

Our city has hosted some of the greatest bands over...

Geelong ready to get its hands dirty

HUNDREDS of volunteers will target creeks, beaches, parks and other areas littered with rubbish on March 6 when Clean Up Australia Day takes centre...