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November 29, 2021
Two Feet and a Heartbeat walk coming together for this weekend
THIS year’s Geelong Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk is right around the corner. Originally planned to take place on October 10 at Armstrong...
November 28, 2021
New travel procedures announced for Omicron variant of COVID-19
SEVERAL state governments including Victoria have announced major changes to travel procedures for people arriving from high-risk countries in response to the new Omicron...
November 28, 2021
CarePackages helping those ‘doing it tough’ this Christmas
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Geelong-based organisation OneCare is providing Christmas hampers to those who are doing it tough this year. The CarePackage initiative is designed to supply families...
November 26, 2021
Greater Geelong residents awarded for perseverance and commitment
GEELONG residents living with a disability have been celebrated as part of the 2021 Geelong Awards for People with Disability. The awards recognise the efforts...
November 25, 2021
GCA players rejoice after long-awaited return to play
LAST weekend was a long-awaited one for all clubs within the Geelong Cricket Association (GCA). GCA competitions usually begin in late September, but following a...
November 25, 2021
Cyclist t-shirt created after bumpy ride in 2021
SPORTING clubs across the region are still feeling the financial effects of the pandemic, but the Geelong Cycling Club is taking a more creative...
November 25, 2021
Premiership player ready to take on Banno coaching gig
BANNOCKBURN Tigers have signed on captain and inaugural premiership winning member Alana Nicol as their new A Grade head coach. Nicol will serve as a...
November 25, 2021
Jan Juc’s Huxtable win headlines West Coast Surf Festival
LOCAL Surf Coast surfer Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc) and Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island) have each taken round one wins at the Victorian Open Series...
November 25, 2021
Skoko named Warriors Best and Fairest as NPL22 excitement brews
ONE of the North Geelong Warriors' rising stars has been recognised by his club for his stellar first season in the organisation's top senior...
November 25, 2021
Everyone welcome to Newtown garden fundraiser
THE courtyard at the rear of a Newtown residence will offer itself as an Open Garden this Sunday in the hope of raising $10,000...
November 22, 2021
Bug Blitz helps shape future of fishing on the Barwon
RESIDENTS will now have the chance to see the Barwon River’s important waterbugs up close and personal as part of a data gathering “blitz”...
November 19, 2021
Western United hoping to topple Victory in Geelong home opener
WESTERN United makes its long-awaited A-League return to Geelong this weekend to square off with a hungry cross-town rival. The A-League's newest side will meet...
November 18, 2021
Show of sportsmanship wins AFL Barwon photo competition
AFL Barwon has announced the winner of its Community Photo Competition after months of submissions and reposting throughout its social media channels. The randomly selected...
November 18, 2021
Ocean Grove dominates Endurance Champs, Surf Coast women dominate at VSRL Lorne meet
THE Surf Coast saw it all as Life Saving Victoria (LSV) competition returned for the summer in beach, board, ski and surf boat disciplines. Last...
November 18, 2021
New bronzies announced as Torquay SLSC preps for record summer
THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (Torquay SLSC) has taken on its latest round of patrollers and water safety volunteers in anticipation for what...
November 18, 2021
A few Tricketts up Highton CC’s sleeve
THE Trickett family of the Highton Cricket Club is one of only a few father-mother-son combinations getting excited for the 2021/22 cricket season. Cricket clubs...
November 16, 2021
Kardinia Park confirmed as T20 World Cup venue
INTERNATIONAL Cricket will grace the Barwon River and Corio Bay next year after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Geelong as a host city...
November 16, 2021
CFA station’s cuddly approach to equipment upgrades
A NEW breathing apparatus and a washing machine are some of the things CFA Grovedale hopes to purchase following their current fundraiser. The volunteers at...
November 15, 2021
Bell Park North goes pink
TEACHERS and students at Bell Park North Primary School proudly turned a bright shade of pink on Friday to draw attention to Breast Cancer...
November 14, 2021
Feed Me seeking donations to combat food shortage
THE Feed Me bases across the Bellarine, Geelong and the Surf Coast are suffering from a food shortage and are appealing to the wider...
November 13, 2021
Town Hall again projecting Christmas cheer
MESMERISING Christmas-themed projections will see the Geelong Town Hall lit up again as part of the city's comprehensive end of year festivities. The Town Hall's...
November 11, 2021
LSV to resume events on the Surf Coast with Endurance Championships
THE Life Saving Victoria (LSV) season returns to the Surf Coast on Saturday for the first time in eight months for this year's Endurance...
November 11, 2021
Basketball is bouncing back
JUNIOR representative tryouts have begun in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Both Geelong United and the Surf Coast...
November 11, 2021
Torquay Tigers Best and Fairest winners named
THE Torquay Tigers have named their Best and Fairest players across all their senior sides in both football and netball after holding the annual...
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