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September 7, 2024

New chair for Bendigo Kangan Institute

TEACHER and former Australian Council of Trade Unions president Sharan Burrow has been named the new chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute board. Her appointment...

September 6, 2024

Olympian returns home

PARIS Olympics silver medalist Jenna Strauch received a rapturous welcome last week when she returned to visit her former school, Girton Grammar. Swimming the breaststroke...

September 6, 2024

Ammos and Grubbers to meet for third-straight decider

THE two best sides over the past three seasons will face off tomorrow (Saturday, September 7) in the decisive end to the Bellarine Netball...

September 6, 2024

Shining a light on women’s health

This week, groups and organisations from across Australia celebrated the 12th annual Jean Hailes Women's Health Week with the theme "Your Voice. Your Choice." Running...

September 4, 2024

A Grade best and fairest honours shared

NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...

September 4, 2024

Farewell for choir founder

THE Bendigo Youth Choir's founder Valerie Broad will perform for the last time ever on 14 September as part of the group's fortieth anniversary...

September 4, 2024

Torquay author publishes Christmas story

TORQUAY illustrator and author Michelle Conn has published her debut solo book, The Christmas Star. Published on August 27, the book tells a story of...

September 1, 2024

Local artist profile: Rachel Hunter

THIS week we chat with photographer Rachel Hunter, who said since she discovered photography in Year 10 she’s been dedicated to honing her skills...

August 31, 2024

Artist’s debut depicts other worlds

THE latest exhibition at Accent Framing and Fine Art is housing half a decade's worth of work from an emerging artist interested in exploring...

August 30, 2024

Joeys one round away from minor premiership double

ELEVEN games in the space of one afternoon will determine the Geelong Football Netball League's ladder for this year, with position standings and finals...

August 30, 2024

Club pockets grant to improve safety

SEBASTOPOL Football Netball Club has gained funding through the 2024 Worksafe Club Safety Fund. The Burra was among 15 recipients in this year's pool. Football and...

August 27, 2024

Young women try the welding trade

BGT Jobs and Training has hosted a non-traditional trade boot camp for young women. Earlier this month, five secondary school students attended a four-day welding...

August 27, 2024

AFLW Cats dig in to improve the environment

GEELONG Cats AFLW players, members and staff teamed up with the City of Greater Geelong to plant more than 1000 native shrubs, grasses and...

August 25, 2024

Female footy flags up for grabs

FOOTBALL talent from across the region will converge on Lara Recreation Reserve today (Sunday, August 25) to decide who will be AFL Barwon's Female...

August 24, 2024

Devils ready to embrace Saturday finals timeslot

CORIO has wasted no time returning to the Geelong & District Netball League finals, entering the bracket as a top three contender. Playing-coach Shayna Brown...

August 23, 2024

Community unites at Catwalk4Cancer

GEELONG'S most fashionable fundraiser took centre stage at the Geelong Arts Centre last weekend to raise vital funds for cancer services within the region. Barwon...

August 23, 2024

Jiu jitsu champ holds onto national title

AN eleven-year-old Clunes-based jiu jitsu athlete has just been crowned one of the country's best in the sport for the second year in a...

August 23, 2024

Women’s business awardee says “back yourself”

3D Physiotherapy Health Group owner and director Julie Sheahan is the winner of the 2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Regional Women's Business Award. After working...

August 23, 2024

Club celebrates state champs

THE Ballarat Little Athletics Centre community is celebrating the success of two club members. Paige has become a state champion after winning the Little Athletics...

August 19, 2024

Supporting and empowering all women

Since purchasing Fernwood Fitness Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters, Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a...