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September 27, 2024

Tolo’s story raises spirits

JUST as any elite athlete has done, gun basketballer Marianna Tolo has ridden the highs and lows. The latest chapter in the story of the...

September 27, 2024

Griffin’s desire to be best has not waned

THERE have already been four WNBL titles won and celebrated, but Bendigo Spirit star Kelsey Griffin has not waivered in her desire for more...

September 27, 2024

Bell wins calisthenics Coach of the Year

CHELSEA Bell, Coach of the Senior Team with local calisthenic club Pentland Calisthenics College was recently named as Divisions 8 to 11 and Recreational...

September 25, 2024

Netball test series decider on court tonight

THOUSANDS of netball fans will pack Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena for tonight’s (25/09) decider in the three-match netball Test series between Australia and...

September 23, 2024

Corinne takes the cake at newsagent awards

LOCAL businesswoman Corinne Nigro has been lauded for her dedication to the newsagent industry and been awarded statewide honours. Ms Nigro was crowned the Victorian...

September 22, 2024

Driving the cheese train

A love of cheese and a gap in the market sparked Geelong's Jo Bangles to set out and bring Australia's first ever cheese train...

September 22, 2024

TEDx to return to the Surf Coast

TEDx Talks will return to the Surf Coast next month, with the latest iteration to be based around the theme of "undercurrent". The five-hour TEDx...

September 21, 2024

Final roster secured for Geelong WNBL side

GEELONG United's inaugural WNBL roster is now complete, following a trio of signings last week. United welcomed import Lynetta Kizer, Daniel Raber and Taylor Mole...

September 20, 2024

Local longboarders ride to success at Aussies

SURFERS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine represented the state with pride at the Australian Surf Championships over the weekend. The Australian Surf Championships brought...

September 15, 2024

Creating joy with colour

Geelong artist Steph Chapman surrounds herself with colour, and first picked up a paintbrush after a health diagnosis in 2019. The challenging news of a...

September 15, 2024

Dancer awarded dual scholarships

A RISING young ballet performer is showing no signs of slowing down after receiving scholarship offers at prestigious schools in Australia and overseas. Kerry Moore...

September 14, 2024

Breakfast raises more than $61k for foster care

MELI'S Foster a Future Breakfast raised more than $61,000 last week to kick start the Foster a Future Appeal. The second annual breakfast, held on...

September 14, 2024

Torquay student’s art wins R U OK? award

TORQUAY'S Brigid Ward has won the 2024 R U OK? National Student Art Competition, organised to inspire conversations that count. The award celebrates Brigid's creativity...

September 13, 2024

Power captain injured in Bulldogs AFLW rout

Fears of a potential ACL injury to captain Janelle Cuthbertson has soured Port Adelaide's commanding 40-point AFLW victory over the battling Western Bulldogs at...

September 13, 2024

Matildas to kick off in Geelong

AUSTRALIA'S best women's soccer players will kick off in Geelong later this year, with the Matildas to play a game against Chinese Taipei. Announced today...

September 12, 2024

Meli employee nominated for foster care award

MELI staff member Ari-Elle Dart is a finalist for the Foster Care Association of Victoria’s Commitment to Supporting Carers Awards 2024. This prestigious award acknowledges...

September 11, 2024

Madi Browne named new patron of Read The Play

READ the Play has announced renowned netballer Madi Browne has joined the organisation as a patron. Noted for her dedication and exceptional achievements on the...

September 10, 2024

Boost for local businesswomen

TEN local businesswomen have been awarded City of Greater Geelong-sponsored 2024 Business Accelerator scholarships with Business in Heels to help start a new business...

September 9, 2024

Gallery gets upgrades, welcomes curator

THE Art Gallery of Ballarat's ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the world will soon be boosted by some significant...

September 7, 2024

Grubbers end Ammos’ perfect season to repeat as premiers

OCEAN Grove’s ability to pull through at crucial stages has earned it another Bellarine Netball League premiership, in another thrilling contest against rivals...