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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,...

March 30, 2023

River’s Gift dials in at annual golf day

VICTORIA'S leading charity for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), led by parents Karl Waddell and Alex Hamilton, is celebrating another successful River's Gift Golf...

March 30, 2023

Pies, Frogs, Dragons and Eagles claim GCA flags

THE Geelong Cricket Association season officially came to a close over the weekend with all First XI Grand Finals taking centre stage across the...

March 27, 2023

Senior Tigers to further develop young cubs

TORQUAY'S junior netballers will receive first-hand knowledge of what it takes to become a senior netballer this season as several senior-level Tigers will don...

March 27, 2023

Region’s best receive boost for top-level success

MORE than 24 local athletes will receive a financial boost from the Federal Government, allowing them to attend elite-level competitions in their sporting disciplines. Federal...

March 27, 2023

Grubbers to go one step further in 2023

OCEAN Grove's new-look roster will hope to take the Grubbers one step further in 2023 compared to last season, with last year's Grand Final...

March 26, 2023

Torquay Coast announces exciting next steps

A SURF Coast basketball club is celebrating exciting next steps in its history as it expands opportunities for its junior players.