Thousands asked to explain not voting in council elections
THOUSANDS of "please explain" notices have been issued to non-voters following the council elections of October 2024. In the City of Greater Geelong, 22,880 notices...
Titans celebrate inaugural top-grade triumph
Armstrong Creek won its inaugural top-grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association premiership in thrilling fashion. The Titans posted 8-202 from 75 overs before restricting Barwon Heads...
Fitted mouthguards being encouraged for footy season
FOOTBALLERS of all codes are being urged to get a fitted mouthguard for the coming season to give themselves the best chance of avoiding...
Surf Coast Football Club taking eco-friendly approach
IN RESPONSE to its members calling for improved recycling of cans, Surf Coast FC is taking an environmentally-sustainable approach to season 2025. The Coasters have...
History to be made for clubs chasing top-grade glory
THE Titans and Seagulls will be chasing their own pieces of history in this weekend's Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 grand final, starting tomorrow...
Tigers hunting another “complete” performance
GROVEDALE's First XI are determined to go one better this season after again progressing to the Geelong Cricket Association preliminary final. The Tigers clash with...
All four teams at home for charged-up season launch
SURFCOAST Chargers are gearing up for another Big V season with senior men's and women's teams as well as youth league men's and women's...
State government issues warning about dangers of summer weeds
THE Victorian government is warning farmers about the dangers of summer weeds in the south-west, following recent and sporadic rainfall. Heliotrope, also known as potato...
Anglesea trail run gets revamp for 2025
ANGLESEA will again feature as part of Victoria's Trail Running Series with tweaked and improved courses. The second event of the annual series starts on...
Titans striving for inaugural top-grade premiership
A FOCUS on batting depth during the off-season has helped Armstrong Creek’s A1 take the next step in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association, according...
Heat fired up for semi-final
HIGHTON survived their first pressure-cooker test of making the Geelong Cricket Association first XI finals and will now look to survive a knockout semi-final. The...
Good Friday Appeal auction aims to break million-dollar mark again
A FULLY furnished house worth $1.4 million in Mount Duneed is this year's Good Friday Appeal home and will be up for auction on...
Seagulls embrace new ideas to secure maiden premiership
BARWON Heads' inaugural top-grade premiership captain/coach Steph Theodore said she loved her first season at the club and was proud of the way the...
Cats’ AFLW gun Darby gets behind Suns’ new academy
SURFCOAST Suns' new junior high performance academy will help inaugural senior men's coach Trent Rogers identify talent for the club's entry into the Bellarine...
Grants open for community, environment initiatives
THE Surf Coast Shire's latest round of grants opened at the start of this month, with thousands of dollars in support being offered. Community Initiative...
Crowd calls for encore of short film festival
THE FIRST edition of the Anglesea Short Film Festival was coming to an end and organiser Ev Wuchatsch was giving her closing address. She asked...
Fourth, fifth on equal ladder points with finals on line
BARRABOOL or Jan Juc will celebrate sneaking into the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association first XI finals tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) night but it's difficult...
Young quick among Dolphins’ attack striving for premiership breakthrough
PLAYING in just his first season of cricket, 12-year-old Zavier Hollmer will line-up for Lorne Cricket Club in their Colac District Cricket Association division...
Saints, Heat finals race going down to wire
TWO teams face imposing run chases tomorrow (Saturday, March 8) as they battle to secure the remaining top-four finals spot in the Geelong Cricket...
Geelong City, Barwon Heads chase debut flag
BOTH teams will be chasing top-grade premiership glory for the first time when Geelong City and Barwon Heads meet in the Geelong Cricket Association...
History made but ‘job not over’ for Sharks
TORQUAY Bowls Club has made the premier division preliminary final for the first time its history, according to elated player and president Joe Issell. The...
Draft plans released for improved mountain bike, BMX facilities
A SECOND stage of community engagement has opened as the City of Greater Geelong looks to improve its mountain bike and BMX facilities. Draft upgrade...
Bike track plans released
BMX riders will be jumping for joy as upgrades to a local track move one step closer to becoming a reality. Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps...
New award added to artX Regional exhibition
THE largest exhibition and competition in the Geelong region for artists with disability or a history of mental illness has a new award category. GenU...