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City reacts to flying fox challenges

CITY of Greater Geelong has put in place an exclusion zone at a popular open space to lower injuries among flying foxes. The city states...

Convoy details announced for fight against cancer

ALMOST 200 trucks will roll through Geelong on February 18 as part of the ninth annual Camp Quality Convoy Geelong, raising funds for children...

North Shore community swim indicates strong numbers for 2024

ORGANISERS of an annual North Shore swimming event are gearing up for another day of community fun, 24 years on from its inaugural swim. The...

Extra public transport locked in for Taylor Swift concerts

SWIFTIES around Victoria can look forward to additional public transport options when Taylor Swift arrives in Melbourne in five days' time.

The Victorian...

Scholarship applications open for junior footballers in need

A GEELONG-BASED charity organisation is celebrating 10 years assisting local junior footballers to realise their dream of playing Australian rules football. The Mark West Foundation...

Tri-State Tournament expected to break records

HUNDREDS of water polo athletes will make a splash in Geelong next weekend with the return of the Tri-State Championships over February 16-18. Hosted by...

Junior rowers kickstart 2024 season

GEELONG'S strong start to the rowing season has continued following another bumper event last Saturday at the annual Morongo Regatta. Rowing Geelong president Sam Elliott...

Stanley enjoying Cats’ early pre-season

AN EARLIER start to pre-season preparations has Geelong confident it can make a push for AFL finals in 2024, according to the side's leading...

Local hoopers named to Vic Country squads

A BIG contingent of local basketballers will don the "Big V" this April, after being selected to the Under-18 State National Championships in Queensland...

Coletta, Lau triumph at Vic Open

ANOTHER Vic Open has been run and won, with two first-time winners taking home championships in their respective fields at 13th Beach Golf Course...

Road closures to slow travel

DRIVERS across the City of Greater Geelong are being urged to allow for extra travel time as three ongoing roadworks will delay travel times...

Cougars named for 2024

SOME new and familiar faces will suit up for the Geelong Cougars in 2024 with one major signing switching sides to join Gerard Murphy's...

Popular play space to close

A POPULAR playground located next to the Geelong Botanic Gardens will temporarily close for routine maintenance. The award-winning Eastern Gardens Play Space will close on...

Vic Open champions crowned at 13th Beach

VICTORIAN golfer Brett Coletta and Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau have been crowned 2024 Vic Open Champions at 13th Beach in Barwon Heads, despite both...

Geelong Swimming Club finishes three-peat

GEELONG Swimming Club (GSC) completed a three-peat at last week's 2024 Victorian Country Championships, emerging triumphant at the annual swim meet for the third...

King-Hawea adds versatility to United

A SHIFT back home after five years in the United States will hopefully spur on Geelong United's latest signing and first female signing for...

Vic Open reaches first cut at 13th Beach

THE first cut has been made at this year’s Vic Open at 13^thBeach Golf Club in Barwon Heads, setting up a thrilling weekend...

Melbourne to Warrnambool to cap off Summer of Cycling

VICTORIA'S summer of cycling comes to a close this weekend with the nation's elite contesting the 108th Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Festival. The annual event...

Four remain in T20 Cup

FOUR of Geelong Cricket Association's (GCA) top outfits will duel it out next Tuesday in the T20 Knockout Cup Semi-Finals. Only GCA1 clubs remain, with...

Anthony ties Australian record in latest World Cup showing

SKIING superstar Jakara Anthony has equalled history following her World Cup moguls performances in Waterville, United States last weekend. Anthony tied the Australian record for...

Aussie great back in the mix at Vic Open

AN AUSTRALIAN golfing legend is back in the thick of the action after a 12 month-rest. Seven-time major winner Karrie Webb returns to the WPGA...

Barwon Regatta starts rowing season

ALMOST 2,000 rowing athletes gathered at the Barwon River over the weekend for the return of the annual Barwon Regatta. The regatta officially started the...

Waurn Ponds roadworks proceed to second stage

THE next stage of roadworks adjacent to Waurn Ponds Station is going ahead with the City of Greater Geelong warning residents to accommodate extra...

Local figures tee off at Vic Open Pro-Am

The Vic Open is officially under way following yesterday's Pro-Am event at 13th Beach Golf Course in Barwon Heads.

Sports personalities,...