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April 17, 2023

Players, teams, turned away as SBA court shortage halts basketball growth

THE Surf Coast's leading basketball association says a regional shortage of playing courts will affect the development of the region's junior basketballers, with players,...

April 14, 2023

Saints to “stay in the now” ahead of 2023

IT HAS been 209 days since St Mary's Football Club claimed its second-straight premiership flag, and the sixth in the club's history. But...

April 14, 2023

Little League Baseball ready to go yard in Geelong

THE state's best Under 16 and Under 14 baseballers are showcasing their skills this weekend at the Geelong Baseball Centre as part of an...

April 14, 2023

Tofaeono to tackle NBL1

THE frontcourt of the Geelong United Supercats has received a physical boost in the form of Texas Tech product Ella Tofaeono, with the six-foot-three...

April 14, 2023

Tigers primed to repeat history

NEW Colac Netball Club coach Courtney Cuolahan says familiarity will play a key role in 2023 if her side is to make it back...

April 13, 2023

Lions break Good Friday Appeal record

THE Torquay Lions Club has thanks the community for their generous Good Friday Appeal donations which has resulted in almost tripling last...

April 12, 2023

One Day premiers announce ambitions for GCA4

IT has been a fortnight since Surfcoast Stingrays Cricket Club trounced Shelford in Geelong Cricket Association's (GCA) One Day 1 Grand Final, but captain...

April 12, 2023

Shire opens feedback period on place naming policy

RESIDENTS across the Surf Coast can provide feedback on the shire's place naming policy, which is increasing a focus on gender equity and Traditional...

April 12, 2023

Lifesavers showcase skills at The Aussies

HUNDREDS of Bellarine and Surf Coast lifesavers are travelling home from a successful Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth with their heads held...

April 11, 2023

Torquay duo take part in World’s Greatest Shave

TWO Torquay residents have rallied to assist the Leukaemia Foundation find a cure for blood cancer by shaving their heads and raising almost $2000. A...

April 10, 2023

Marshall leads local Masters in Aussies gold rush

ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club's (SLSC's) Naantali Marshall blitzed the Master division at this year's Australian Surf Life Saving Championships with four gold medals. Marshall...

April 9, 2023

Huxtable knocks out world no. 1 at Rip Curl Pro

JAN Juc's Xavier Huxtable has upset world number 1 and fellow Australian surfer Jack Robinson in the Round of 32 at the Rip Curl...

April 9, 2023

Geelong reinforces AFLW list with returning Cats

MORE than two dozen familiar faces are returning to the Cattery for Season 8 of the AFLW, following a busy Sign and Trade Period. Geelong...

April 9, 2023

Triathletes triumph at national school champs

TWO of the region's top junior triathletes who helped their state to a spot on the podium at this year's National Schools Triathlon Championship...

April 7, 2023

Jan Juc pair recognised with global award

A PAIR of Jan Juc residents have been presented with SurfAid's highest honour at a special ceremony, following months of campaigning and fundraising tens...

April 7, 2023

Torquay Lions driven to reach new Good Friday Appeal record

THE Torquay Lions Club has set an ambitious fundraising target for Good Friday, as the community group aims to reach new heights in this...

April 7, 2023

Lions ready to make finals jump in 2023

THE Belmont Lions concluded its 2022 netball campaign smack-bang in the middle of the Geelong & District Netball League (GDNL) cohort, falling two spots...

April 6, 2023

Coutas and Tigers to headline Easter Holiday fixtures

QUEENSCLIFF football coach Rory Nicol says his side will put up a good fight in today's (Friday, April 7) match against Torquay, despite opening...

April 2, 2023

Huxtable claims Rip Curl Pro wildcard

JAN JUC local Xavier Huxtable is heading back to Bells Beach to compete in the 2023 Rip Curl Pro for the second...

April 2, 2023

Torquay Coast eager for continued growth

THE Surfcoast Basketball Association's (SBA) newest incorporated club is ready to get its winter and summer domestic seasons underway following its 2023 season launch. Torquay...

April 1, 2023

Umpire boss flags excitement for season 2023 amid sponsorship renewal

GEELONG'S top umpiring boss is excited for football season to return this weekend, with a strong cohort of umpires ready to take the field...

March 31, 2023

New-look Lions won’t “die wondering”

BOASTING a modest season of seven wins and 11 losses and finishing eighth in 2022, coupled with the departures of prolific goalkicker Brent Jacques...

March 31, 2023

Supercats to begin NBL1 on the road

BASKETBALL season is back as the Geelong United Supercats prepare to tip off for season 2023. The NBL1 Supercats hit the road tomorrow (Saturday, April...

March 31, 2023

Tigers appoint leaders ahead of BFL opener

A NEW season, new captains, and a new purpose for 2023 will reset the journey for coach Dom Gleeson and the Torquay Football Club,...