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Communities raise tens of thousands for Good Friday Appeal

EFFORTS across the Surf Coast, Bellarine, and Geelong have contributed significantly to this year's Good Friday Appeal, raising over $23 million in 2024, with...

Wombat’s Wish launches awareness campaign

A NEW initiative to highlight the services of a local bereavement charity has begun, following a recent Gala Night in Geelong. Victorian charity Wombat's Wish,...

Tigers’ premiership defence begins with GF rematch

TORQUAY'S premiership defence begins this afternoon on Easter Saturday with a Grand Final rematch, with the Tigers to hoist the premiership flag in front...

Anthony’s World Cup season to go down in history

BARWON Heads skiing sensation Jakara Anthony will look back on the 2023-24 FIS World Cup with fond memories after completing the best moguls season...

Be forest-safe this Easter, says DEECA

THE state's Conservation Regulator has put out a word of warning for Victorians heading out to forested areas this long weekend. The Department...

Meet Tedi, our Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador

FOUR-year-old Tedi Rudd has been named the Greater Geelong region's first ever Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador as the community raises funds today for...

TBC Easter Luncheon enjoys Bells Beach backdrop

THE Rip Curl Pro VIP Tent at Bells Beach was packed on Sunday as more than 150 community members attended the fourth annual Torquay...

Strapper crew host special guests at annual get-together

STRAPPER Surf has thanked its team for the past year of work as the business prepares to enter its busiest period of the year. The...

Barwon Heads ends Anglesea’s reign in BPCA decider

BARWON Heads has ended Anglesea's reign as kings of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA), with a 61-run win over the four-time defending premiers...

Leisure Networks signs inclusive partnership

LEISURE Networks has entered a new partnership with AFL Barwon as the sporting organisation's first Official Inclusion Partner ahead of the 2024 season. The announced...

Hawkins thanks Cats ahead of 350th game

GEELONG superstar Tom Hawkins is soaking up the lead-in to his milestone 350^th AFL game next week, before the key forward further...

Torquay Good Friday Appeal efforts ramping up

TORQUAY'S fundraising for this year’s Good Friday Appeal is well under way with at least three local businesses chipping in for the town’s ambitious...

Travis Boak to play game 350 today

FORMER Torquay Football Club junior Travis Boak will play his 350^th AFL game today (Sunday, March 24) against Richmond at the MCG.

The former...

Locals triumph at Rip Curl Pro Trials

NOT one but two local wildcards will compete at this year’s Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach following this afternoon’s (Saturday, March 23) Rip...

Thousands turn out to All Ford Day

THE 33rd annual All Ford Day has been hailed as a great success by the event's director, as favourable conditions provided the perfect backdrop...

Aireys Music Fest enthrals coast

THE Aireys Inlet Music Festival was a smash hit once again over the weekend, with over 30 musicians and artists taking the Surf Coast...

Cricket premierships to be decided

CRICKET comes to a close this weekend with Senior Grand Finals taking place across the region. The Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) and Bellarine Peninsula Cricket...

Season opener starts new era for Surf Coast FC

FOOTBALL season on the Surf Coast has arrived as Surf Coast Football Club prepares to begin its re-ascension to the top of State League...

Two options presented in AFL Barwon restructure rethink

CLUBS will come to a decision on AFL Barwon's proposed league overhaul restructure on Monday, March 25 after the regional sporting body made updates...

Cats trio extend contracts

A TRIO of Cats will call Kardinia Park home until at least the end of the next AFL season. Following its Round 1 win over...

Gary Ablett Sr to sell collection of memorabilia

GEELONG Football Club legend Gary Ablett Sr is selling a collection of memorabilia from his playing days at the Cats, providing an opportunity for...

Targa Classica pins Surf Coast for 2024

A FOUR-DAY car festival will roll through Torquay from tomorrow afternoon with cars of all makes and models providing residents with an opportunity to...

Return to play protocols in place for local footy

CLUBS under AFL Barwon's jurisdiction will join leagues across the country in adopting a new 21-day return to play protocol for players who suffer...

Artists called on for public arts talk

THE Surf Coast Shire Council is searching for artists, community groups, and small business owners interested in creating art in public space as part...