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June 4, 2023

Local lifesavers lauded for 22/23 season

LOCAL lifesavers across the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions have been commended for their efforts protecting the region's beaches at Life Saving Victoria's...

June 4, 2023

Charity home on the way for River’s Gift cause

A NEW home has begun construction in the hopes of raising funds for a locally-based Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) charity. Local home builder Geelong...

June 3, 2023

Tigers eager for crack at Ammos

TORQUAY will have "nothing to lose" against the undefeated premiers Geelong Amateur tomorrow (Saturday, June 3) as the Bellarine Netball League (BNL) ties a...

June 3, 2023

Giants personnel on brink of return

THE potential return of one of his forward powerhouses has Geelong West Giants co-coaches Mitch Wight and Matthew Iannelli in high spirits ahead of...

June 2, 2023

Horvat one step closer to Opals debut

GEELONG United basketballer Chantel Horvat is on the brink of living out her childhood dream of representing Australia on the international stage, after she...

May 31, 2023

SBA secretary receives prestigious award

SURFCOAST Basketball Association (SBA) secretary Rebecca Lewis says she has been overwhelmed and appreciative of the kind messages from the Surf Coast basketball community...

May 31, 2023

CCMA trains authority to fight dieback

ANGLESEA CFA has completed advanced biosecurity training to protect the town's ecosystems by managing a 'Phytophthora' dieback. Dieback, whichis scientifically known as Phytophthora cinnamomi, is...

May 28, 2023

Bellbrae Primary provides relief for local basketball

DOMESTIC basketball on the Surf Coast will receive some relief as early as this week with an additional venue becoming available in recent...

May 27, 2023

Blues’ depth putting GDNL on notice

TWO wins by an average of 73 goals in its last two Geelong & District Netball League (GDNL) meetings coupled with seven wins from...

May 27, 2023

Panthers on the prowl

BELL Post Hill's senior coach has credited pressure and hardness as the primary factors for his team's terrific start to the 2023 Geelong &...

May 27, 2023

Osaka’s finest raises GBA benchmark

THE Guild Lions Baseball Club has an exciting new addition among its ranks as it hopes to be crowned the Geelong Baseball Women's...

May 26, 2023

Uniforms unleashed to Torquay Coast juniors

A NEW chapter has begun at the Torquay Coast Basketball Club with the club receiving its new and long-awaited playing uniforms for all junior...

May 26, 2023

“Self-belief” driving NBL1 ascension

GEELONG United will have "nothing to lose" when it puts its five-game winning streak on the line this weekend away at Bendigo, facing off...

May 26, 2023

Supercats flying high ahead of battle with Bendigo

WHEN Geelong United Supercats guard Liam Herbert joined Grant Wallace's side for season 2023, he had no idea he would become a week-to-week starter....

May 25, 2023

Record year tops off GOR running fest

THE Great Ocean Road Running Festival returned to Victoria's southwest coast attracting numbers never before seen by organisers in the event's 19-year history. Festival Director...

May 25, 2023

Anglesea students get active on Walk Safely to School Day

HUNDREDS of pupils in Anglesea have learnt the valuable lesson of getting to school safely in line with their school's new active transport strategy. Anglesea...

May 25, 2023

Regions celebrate IDAHOBIT

ANOTHER International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) has wrapped with communities across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast conducting...

May 22, 2023

Masters inaugural Geelong tourney announced for June

HUNDREDS of "masters" basketball players from across the region and around the state will converge on Geelong Sports Hub this June. Geelong's inaugural Masters Basketball...

May 21, 2023

Cashman cashes in on Big V spot

THE Bellarine Storm has bolstered its Big V Championship roster for the rest of 2023, following the signing of new import Bryan Cashman. Cashman arrived...

May 19, 2023

Gleeson praises forward tandem during unblemished start

TORQUAY Football Club head coach Dom Gleeson has praised a pair of his forwards heading into the first of two Bellarine Football League's (BFL)...

May 19, 2023

“Growth” mindset leads the charge, says Scott

SURF Coast Chargers head coach David Scott said there is still "some growth" to occur with his new-look side during 2023, despite getting off...

May 19, 2023

Recruiting efforts creating dividends for in-form Coutas

A RAFT of new faces and a stable playing core has put Queenscliff in good stead for the rest this season. Coutas A Grade coach...

May 18, 2023

Community turns out to support Classic

GEELONG'S Eastern Park was a sea of pink on Mother’s Day with more than a thousand residents spreading the word about breast cancer research...

May 18, 2023

Festival Breakfast headlines program

MORE than 200 people left AFL Barwon's Female Festival of Sport Breakfast last Friday more empowered and inspired after listening to some of the...