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July 24, 2024

North Shore park plan adopted

NORTH Shore's most frequented public space now has the green light to begin undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, with the City of Greater Geelong's council...

July 23, 2024

Popular Woolies to reopen in 2025

A POPULAR supermarket on the Bellarine Highway will be closed for the rest of this year as it undergoes renovations and improvements. Woolworths Newcomb will...

July 21, 2024

Americans take over Bells with Longboard Classic wins

AMERICANS Soleil Errico and Taylor Jensen have secured ultimate glory at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic this afternoon (Sunday, July 21), winning their...

July 21, 2024

Donated food haul to benefit region

AN ANNUAL food drive that has delivered nearly $50,000 in donated food to the Greater Geelong region has again been hailed as a huge...

July 21, 2024

Former Wolverine commits to United

GEELONG United has added an injection of collegiate star power to its ranks ahead of its inaugural WNBL season. United announced the signing of Elissa...

July 20, 2024

Split results for United’s finals aspirations

A ROLLERCOASTER 2024 season has fallen short of finals contention for one of Geelong United's NBL1 sides, with the other scraping in by the...

July 20, 2024

Read The Play Round returns

GEELONG-BASED mental health service Read The Play is gearing up for another year of bringing mental health to the fore of local sport, hosting...

July 19, 2024

Family and culture: NAIDOC Week to feature at Lions’ Den

THE annual Geelong & District Football Netball League NAIDOC Week fixture returns to Winter Reserve this week for a standalone Sunday clash with women's...

July 15, 2024

Generous donation makes difference to leukaemia foundation

A GENEROUS donation from a local cycling club and one of its members will benefit those affected by leukaemia. Cycling Geelong and one of its...

July 15, 2024

genU announces merger with Activ Foundation

GEELONG-BASED national disability service provider genU has expanded its family, completing a merger with Activ Foundation, one of Western Australia's leading providers. genU chief executive...

July 14, 2024

Waurn Ponds Memorial commemorates 105 years

SUNDAY marked 105 years of recognition for one of the region's most important war memorials, with Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve hosting its annual July...

July 14, 2024

Local charity sizing up to diabetes, one footy at a time

A NEW fundraising item is selling like hotcakes across the country with all proceeds to benefit Geelong-based national diabetes charity The Type1 Foundation. Foundation founder...

July 13, 2024

All knitted up: community project reaches meaningful conclusion

A COMMUNITY knitting project dating back four months has come to a resounding close, culminating in a major donation to one of Geelong's most...

July 13, 2024

Geelong Archers aim to grow the sport

ARCHERY in Geelong continues to be a sport for all, according to the president of the region's only archery club. Geelong Archers president Nardo De...

July 12, 2024

Cats and Pies primed for MCG showdown

GEELONG has a chance to improve its top four aspirations with a win tonight (Friday, July 12) against reigning premiers Collingwood at the MCG. The Cats...

July 11, 2024

Renegades lock in Geelong return ahead of BBL fixture release

THE Melbourne Renegades have will return to Geelong later this year with the Renegades' BBL14 home opener to take place at GMHBA Stadium.

July 9, 2024

Hoop City Ballers to make it rain for Dry July

A LOCAL initiative is hoping to beat its fundraising record of $15,000 with participants preparing to ball out later this month. The Hoop City Ballers...

July 8, 2024

GeelongPort representative wins national construction award

GEELONG'S Sinead Redmond has walked away with a deserving win at this year's national Women in Industry Awards in Sydney. Ms Redmond, who is GeelongPort's...

July 7, 2024

Elsworthy primed for second WNBL stint

GEELONG United's NBL1 women's captain Sarah Elsworthy is excited to make her long-awaited return to the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Elsworthy, who has served...

July 5, 2024

Young Giants keeping pace ahead of GNL finals push

A WELL-TIMED week off for Geelong West may provide the Giants a chance to reset, ahead of the run home to the Geelong Netball...

July 5, 2024

Annual service marks 105-year milestone

RESIDENTS, local dignitaries and service representatives will gather at the corner of Waurn Ponds Drive and Cochranes Road this Sunday, July 7, marking 105...

July 4, 2024

Youth hub name to be suggested by young people

THE City of Greater Geelong is fielding ideas for its new Youth Hub, with the new site set to open in early 2025 in...

July 2, 2024

AFL Barwon reveals senior football and netball finals venues

AFL BARWON has announced the venues for this year’s Geelong Football Netball League and Bellarine Football Netball League finals series, with the...

June 30, 2024

Stengle signs on until 2029

GEELONG Cats small forward and premiership player Tyson Stengle has locked in a five-year deal, keeping him at Kardinia Park until the end of...