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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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...
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...
“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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
“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...
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...
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...
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...