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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...