May 25, 2026
Inside the mind of the people helping others achieve their marathon dreams
AS marathons enter their heyday, there is a unique group of people sacrificing their races to help others get across the line. Pacing has become...
May 25, 2026
Study backs mental health benefits of girls’ football
PLAYERS at North Geelong Warriors Football Club have assisted in a research study evaluating the benefits of playing sport for young women. The study explored...
May 24, 2026
Jessi Rebel celebrates connection, culture and Country with new exhibition
TORQUAY First Nations artist Jessi Rebel wants audiences to feel something when they step into Platform Arts' latest exhibition. Yarrangany is the first exhibition Rebel,...
May 23, 2026
Hot shot leading South Barwon from under the ring credits club culture with success
THERE is something in the water at South Barwon and it has their A grade side on a roll. Sitting a game clear on top...
May 22, 2026
Torquay training partners chase CrossFit Games dream together
FOUR athletes from Torquay will test themselves against the country's best at the 2026 Torian Pro. Christina Grant, Michael Greene, Angie Demeray and Lauren Lovick...
May 22, 2026
Record-breaking run headlines festival weekend
FIRST timers, charity runners and new mums are among the 11,000 people who crossed the finish line at this year's Great Ocean Road Running...
May 21, 2026
Wathaurong Dreaming Project moves forward as Morgan Street site set for demolition
THE building that became a home for generations of families is preparing to close its doors, with demolition of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative's Morgan Street...
May 21, 2026
From dead heats to home stretch: How racing language shapes our everyday speech
LANGUAGE can be a powerful tool. It connects people to times and places, carries meaning across generations and influences the way we speak in...
May 21, 2026
Torquay guernsey design led by junior Aboriginal players celebrates Country and community
BESPOKE guernseys and netball bibs designed by junior Aboriginal players are helping celebrate the women of the Torquay Football Netball Club while honouring Country,...
May 21, 2026
‘I felt like a superhero’: Grand final rematch win sweeter for milestone captain
THE football world was at the feet of Geelong Amateur's Melanie McNamara as she celebrated her 200th game in a hotly contested grand final...
May 20, 2026
‘Together as a team’: Torquay SES volunteers here for the community
Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers respond to more than 33,000 requests a year and for those made in Torquay, there is a chance...
May 19, 2026
Behind the Freeze: months of work for one big day
THOUSANDS will watch and cheer as local personalities take a plunge into an ice pool this May, but they wouldn't be there without the...
May 17, 2026
Candlelight vigil honours lives lost to family violence
HUNDREDS gathered last week in solemn recognition of the women and children whose lives have been lost to family and domestic violence. The annual Geelong...
May 15, 2026
Teachers’ union backs latest government pay deal
The leadership of the Australian Education Union (AEU) has today settled on a deal on wages and conditions with the state government after almost...
May 15, 2026
‘I’ve had a lovely life’: Lorne local honoured at 103
FOR more than a century, Doug Stirling has called Lorne home, and at 103, the community stalwart still has no intention of slowing down. Born...
May 14, 2026
Pink Round shows basketball’s impact off the court
THE Surf Coast Basketball Association has rallied around those impacted by breast cancer. Players, officials and spectators filled Wurdi Baierr Stadium with pink on Saturday...
May 12, 2026
Lorne named among Australia’s top travel destinations
Lorne has been named one of Australia’s best towns to visit, leading a strong showing for the Surf Coast and Geelong region in Australian...
May 12, 2026
Game changer: grant backs push for disability sport hub
PLANS are underway to transform an East Geelong sports site into a purpose-built hub for disability sport and inclusive participation, following new funding to...
May 11, 2026
Decades of volunteering recognised by the Try Boys Brigade
DECADES of service have been recognised as the Try Boys Brigade inducts two new life members. Aaron Green and Wayne Myers joined the Try Boys...
May 10, 2026
New team, more opportunity:
A decade's worth of investment in women's football is paying off for St Joseph's. Launching its women's program in 2015, the 'Roos have bounced from...
May 10, 2026
$10m boost targets region’s high-risk roads
A string of known crash hotspots across the region will be targeted under a $10 million road safety funding package. The funding represents close to...
May 10, 2026
Each step starts a conversation: Torquay man turns diagnosis into awareness
NOT even 12 months after his diagnosis, Darren Allan is leading the way for Parkinson's awareness. The Torquay local was diagnosed with Parkinson's in September...
May 5, 2026
Beyond buildings: keeping girls in the game
CLUBS across the region have benefited from upgraded amenities, and while the flow-on effects of improved infrastructure can be significant, investment in non-building initiatives...
May 5, 2026
Certified course puts Geelong marathon on the map
FINISHERS in Geelong's first marathon will be able to use their times to qualify for world majors. The Geelong Running Festival courses meet the standards...
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