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Cats VFL/VFLW fixtures released

GEELONG'S VFL and VFLW sides will feature in several blockbuster matches throughout their respective 2025 seasons. The AFL released the full schedule for Rounds 1...

Hole in one comp supports local clubs

A TORQUAY golfing resort has donated all profits from its special hole in one competition to local sporting clubs. The competition, which offered a $10,000...

Cats to start 2025 season against Dockers

GEELONG is hoping for a purring start to the 2025 AFL premiership season this afternoon (Saturday, March 16) against the Fremantle Dockers. The Cats are...

Barwon Water to dismantle 110-year-old aqueduct

BARWON Water has announced a plan to dismantle the 110-year-old Barwon River Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct, stating the structure will eventually collapse even if it...

Wurdi Baierr main construction begins

MAIN construction is now under way at the new Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Torquay. New fencing has been installed at the site...

Dunstan pledges $3.5 million to Feed Me

THE federal Coalition has pledged to help Feed Me address the cost-of-living crisis and build on its offering to the community if it wins...

Shire celebrate International Women’s Day

GENDER-based violence author and advocate Jane Gilmore was the guest of honour at an International Women's Day celebration in Torquay.

Authority urges safety near cliffs

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is reminding locals and visitors to exercise caution around cliffs. The authority said there had been...

Disability Expo coming to Geelong

A COMING community event will aim to help people with disabilities live their best life by providing them with ample employment opportunities. The Geelong Disability...

Local surfboard shaping legend passes away

THE local surf community is in mourning following the passing of Victorian surfboard shaper George Rice. The much-loved local figure passed away last weekend, aged...

Grooving in the Inlet

MORE than 5,000 people are expected to dance their way down the Great Ocean Road and attend the Aireys Inlet Music Festival. Next weekend's event...

Pets step out in GAWS fundraiser

MORE than 250 people and their dogs put paws to the floor and raised $11,700 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. The annual Paws for GAWS...

Tigers kick off Club 52 celebrations

TORQUAY Football Club has kicked off its 2025 season with a special function for some of its most loyal supporters. Its Club 52 members were...

Golf club delivers hole in one accommodation

A local golfing club has grown its offering to out of town visitors by opening three new rentable townhouses on site. Set in the heart...

Torquay fighters to represent Australia

A PAIR of Torquay locals will represent Bones MMA and their country at the Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Verona, Italy. Bones MMA co-owner Lani...

New path to connect Surf Coast locations

WORKS are set to begin in the coming days on a new path linking the inland Torquay Golf Course trail to the oceanside Surf...

Torquay Anzac Day service under pressure

TORQUAY RSL vice-president Bob Tyler fears 2025 could be the last year of an Anzac Day dawn service at Point Danger due to rising...

Footy stars to run all-abilities clinic

GEELONG's newest all-abilities club will be hosting four new football clinics on the Bellarine Peninsula. Starting March 12, the Geelong All Abilities Stars Sports Club...

Geelong heart patient shares journey with Marles

A Geelong heart patient and artist has shared his special health journey with Deputy Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles. Newtown resident Chenery...

Surf festival to take a high line into Torquay

CONNECTION and celebration will be at the forefront of a women's surf festival returning to Torquay next month. The annual High Line Festival will take...

Surfing Victoria launch Reconciliation Action Plan

SURFING Victoria has released its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it aims to build on its 27 commitment toward addressing racism and...

Dedicated lifesaver Martin takes home National Medal

ANGLESEA local Mike Martin has been lauded for his service to lifesaving and been awarded distinguished national honours. Last week, the 80-year-old was told he...

Racing heats up in the Otways

MORE than 1,000 participants took to the trails on the weekend in the Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon. The event saw riders from all over...

Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s