December 22, 2024
Geelong United fixture released for NBL1 South 25
The official fixture for Geelong United's NBL1 South campaigns have dropped with the region's representative basketball side looking to make major cases for finals...
December 22, 2024
Sporting clubs across Barwon region receive funding boost
SPORTING clubs across the Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine have been awarded grants to help more people get involved in their local sporting...
December 21, 2024
‘Warrny’ lauched for 2025 edition
THE Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic was officially launched last month, featuring an array of past champions to start the countdown to Australia's oldest...
December 21, 2024
Local students show power of giving
HUNDREDS of donated items have made their way to Torquay Food Aid ahead of Christmas Day as part of a festive offering from one...
December 20, 2024
Santa prepares for Surf Coast visit
THE Torquay and Jan Juc communities will be out in droves this Christmas Eve for the annual Santa Run through both townships. The Santa Run...
December 20, 2024
Grovedale premiership player-coach secures top VFLW job
THE Geelong Football Club has turned to a 22-year-old to coach the club's reserves women's side in 2025, following the appointment of Taylah Hassett...
December 19, 2024
Summer dog restrictions enacted for warmer months
THE Surf Coast Shire dog walking timeshare zones are now in effect as foot traffic along the region's coastline starts to increase. The Shire's seasonal...
December 16, 2024
Decorative cheer on display at Winchelsea’s community bank
A CHEERFUL collaboration between Winchelsea Primary School students and the local men's shed has resulted in an eye-catching window decoration ahead of Christmas. Hundreds of...
December 15, 2024
Packets sell out as sunflower celebration nears
THE 2025 Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers is on pace to match or succeed the turnout from this year's event, with organisers reporting a...
December 14, 2024
Coerver Cup caps off successful first season
EIGHT weeks of competition came to an end last week with the final day of the inaugural Coerver Cup. With more than 80 teams competing...
December 14, 2024
Artistic approach turns negative into positive
AN artistic and creative solution to defaced property at Anglesea Primary School has resulted in a collaboration between two schools and the region's community...
December 14, 2024
Cats re-sign squad trio for 2025
GEELONG'S journey back to the AFLW finals in 2025 will involve three key returning players in Claudia Gunjaca, Rachel Kearns and Zali Friswell, after...
December 12, 2024
Christmas Appeal begins at local Salvos branches
SALVATION Army stores across the country and the Bays Peninsula region are launching this year's annual Christmas Appeal, as The Salvos help those in...
December 12, 2024
Afterglow ends in mass glow-up
A MASSIVE turnout at this year's Afterglow Trail Run has helped send a strong message of support in the fight against gender-based violence as...
December 12, 2024
Smith, Martin and recruits lock in numbers for 2025
GEELONG'S new signings have locked in their respective guernsey numbers for 2025 and beyond, with the Cats' pre-season now in full swing. Bailey Smith and...
December 11, 2024
St Leonards boat ramp enters final upgrade phase
THE St Leonards boat ramp jetty upgrades are now in the final stretches of its upgrade, with Better Boating Victoria estimating boat users will...
December 11, 2024
Sewer upgrade complete in Barwon Heads
THE Barwon Heads sewer project is now complete, with the improved services rolled out to southern Bellarine Peninsula residents on schedule. The project has seen...
December 10, 2024
Community grants enter new round process
THE latest round of grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available for applications from eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Corangamite federal member...
December 10, 2024
‘Quirky’ venue open for new tenancy
A RARE opportunity to resume hospitality operations at an established Point Lonsdale venue has come onto the market The Point Lonsdale Guest House announced in...
December 10, 2024
BCH report surplus during challenging times
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has reported a small surplus for the 2023-2024 financial year at its annual general meeting, despite industry challenges and no...
December 9, 2024
Closures announced for Torquay Surf Beach
NEARLY 80 rock bags, each weighing more than a tonne each, will be installed at Torquay Back Beach on Monday, December 16,...
December 7, 2024
All-Australian Cat stays on until end of 2027
GEELONG'S marquee AFLW international signing has agreed to three more years at Kardinia Park. Irish recruit and key forward Aishling Moloney has signed a contract...
December 7, 2024
Local referee named to national umpiring squad
ONE of Queenscliff's own has received a significant callup in her umpiring development, earning selection to Netball Australia's Talent & Development Umpiring Squad for...
December 7, 2024
Matildas to kick off in Geelong this weekend
GEELONG will be covered in green and gold this weekend as the Matildas make their way to Kardinia Park for a friendly match against...
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