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May 2, 2023

Greens MP wants more LGBTQIA+ committees

SIX months since the City of Greater Geelong set up its LGBTQIA+ advisory committee, a call has been made for one to be formed...

May 1, 2023

Construction starts on children’s emergency department

CONSTRUCTION has begun on the $20 million children's emergency department at University Hospital Geelong. Once complete in September 2024, the new facility will feature 28...

April 30, 2023

Eccles secures PGA Tour card, prepares for ninth season

LOCAL golfer Ben Eccles is enjoying a bittersweet moment in his golfing career, securing his card to the PGA Tour of Australasia for season...

April 30, 2023

Locals perform on baseball’s big stage

A PLETHORA of young local female baseballers have exploded onto the national stage following debut appearances representing their home states at Melbourne Baseball Park...

April 29, 2023

Shaky start for Tigers in historic milestone

DESPITE an unfavourable result in its inaugural senior women's match against Geelong Amateur 2, Bannockburn has officially opened its account at the senior women's...

April 28, 2023

Baseball clubs raring to go in season two

GEELONG Baseball Association's (GBA) newly expanded Women's Competition will throw its opening pitches this Sunday, April 30 with club representatives dubbing the league "Geelong's...

April 28, 2023

HOT ON THE TRAIL: MTB plan gaining support

A PROJECT that would more than triple the length of formal mountain bike trails in Anglesea is picking up pace, following the approval of...

April 28, 2023

Riak on board “common goal” driving the Supercats

FRESH off representing her home country in the AfroBasket Qualifiers in February, one of Geelong United's newest recruits is settling in well as a...

April 26, 2023

Taylor Park stalwart named a Local Legend

RETIRED accountant and coordinator of Torquay community group Friends of Taylor Park, Ian Convery, has been honoured by the Surf Coast Shire as its...

April 25, 2023

Classic cycling ride to roll into town

ONE of Australia's premier and most spectacular recreational cycling events returns to the Surf Coast on April 29 with registrations upwards of more than...

April 24, 2023

Swans and Joeys to face off again in Anzac clash

GEELONG'S standalone Anzac Day fixture on Tuesday, April 25 promises to be an exciting matchup with both St Joseph's and South Barwon keen to...

April 24, 2023

Bellarine Anzac Day games head to Drysdale

AN ANNUAL fixture since 2008, the Bellarine Football Netball League's Anzac Day clash will see traditional rivals Drysdale and Portarlington meet again on Tuesday...

April 24, 2023

GSCC joins push for Masters Challenge extension

A LOCAL cycling club has joined forces with two other organisations in a bid to extend an already popular race series. The committees of Geelong...

April 22, 2023

Cats faithful turn out ahead of flag unfurling

THE Geelong Cats make its long-awaited return to GMHBA Stadium tonight against the Sydney Swans following the club's 2022 premiership-winning season. Preparations have begun ahead...

April 21, 2023

Moran represents Surf Coast on the national stage

ONE of the Surf Coast's top basketball prospects has had his first taste of NBL1 action in Geelong, stoking excitement around what he and...

April 21, 2023

Geelong adds two clubs to women’s baseball scene

THE Geelong Baseball Association will welcome two more clubs to the fold in its women's competition for 2023. League co-ordinator and women's chairperson Meg Fahy...

April 19, 2023

Leopold’s big move for women’s football

THE tight-knit community of FC Leopold has put the challenge forth for female footballers across the region to don the green in season 2023. FC...

April 19, 2023

Climate grants EOI window opens for 2023

THE Surf Coast Shire has opened applications for its second year of Climate Emergency Grants projects, featuring a new collaborative option for the community...

April 19, 2023