Kids+ announce details of Changemakers Conference
A LOCAL conference to be held in Torquay next month is being labelled "a must" for anyone with an interest in disability activism or...
Mark West Foundation scholarship program reaches 10-year milestone
CHILDREN at-risk of missing out on playing football this year due to financial adversity still have a lifeline available until 4pm on February 19. The...
Rotary Motor Show to rev up Surf Coast
HUNDREDS of vintage cars and motorcycles will fill Torquay's Elephant Walk this Sunday, February 12 for the 13th Torquay Rotary Motor Show. The show's organising...
Pro-Am starts Vic Open action
SPORTING personalities, media figures and sponsors all teed off in Barwon Heads on Wednesday this week to start this year's Vic Open proceedings at...
Two-code league confirmed by AFL Barwon
AFL BARWON has announced a national first, establishing Australia’s first All-Abilities Football Netball League to begin this year. The All-Abilities Football Netball League...
Warriors gather steam for NPL1 after Community Cup win
NORTH Geelong Warriors' 2-0 Geelong Community Cup Final win over Corio Soccer Club will hopefully set the tone for a good start to the...
Event grants opened for 2023-24
SURF Coast event organisers have their chance to receive additional funding from the Surf Coast Shire. The shire has opened applications for its Event Grants...
Eccles excitement “up there” for Vic Open return
A HOMETOWN advantage will hopefully play into the hands of one of the region's elite golfers ahead of next week's Vic Open at 13th...
Winch Wildlife Shelter grateful for fundraising rally
THE region has rallied behind one of its two remaining community wildlife shelters, raising more than $1,000 in just over a fortnight to keep...
Tomlinson’s drive for third belt stronger than ever
ONE of the region's most prolific fighters is on the brink of attaining a third belt in separate weight classes when he leads a...
Local coaches highlight growing women’s game
BELLARINE Football League club Modewarre as well as Geelong & District's Thomson and Bannockburn will expand the number of Barwon region's clubs with female...
Storm sign King, Chery in Championship push
BELLARINE Storm has announced its two key acquisitions to begin its 2023 season in the Big V's Championship competition. American imports Jalen King and Joshua...
Community Cup to showcase Geelong’s best football talent
NORTH Geelong Warriors will hope to repeat last year's success and claim its 22nd Geelong pre-season tournament this weekend, as the region's major football...
Sea of yellow brightens Torquay’s Esplanade
SUNFLOWERS of all shapes and sizes blossomed on Torquay's Esplanade for the second annual Celebration of Sunflowers. Event founder and organiser Bronwyn McNamee said the...
Smooth run for Barwon Regatta’s 142nd year
THE Barwon River has welcomed its first mass regatta of the rowing season welcoming 1,759 athletes. School and club rowers competed in 314 races, with...
Dragons fly into T20 Cup quarters off Lymer-Kelly run-fest
A DOMINANT partnership between Bell Park’s Mark Lymer and Steven Kelly led the charge yesterday (January 31) as GCA1’s Bell Park defeated GCA3’s Alexander...
Painting a new picture: Surf Coast FC announces new head coach
SURF Coast Football Club's new senior head coach has arrived at Banyul-Warri Fields ready to start its State League 4 run in 2023. The Torquay-based...
Harris continues to impress in breakout year
FORMER Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) nipper Grace Harris continues to be a dominant force in the Australian lifesaving community, returning from the...
Torquay firey gets call-up to state umpires’ list
AFL Victoria's newest state level umpires have been announced for 2023 with a Torquay local being AFL Barwon's lone call-up. Torquay Fire Brigade volunteer and...
Just keep paddling: Great Ocean Paddle returns to coast
VICTORIA'S premier ocean paddling marathon is getting ready to launch again from Point Roadknight as ski paddlers of all kinds ready themselves for the...
Local golfers drive for better prostate health at The Sands
ATHLETES and golf enthusiasts gathered on Sunday at The Sands Torquay to raise important funds for prostate cancer. Tee It Up podcast host Kieran Nolan...
Storm tickets released for Geelong clash with Roosters
MELBOURNE Storm has officially released tickets to its pre-season challenge against the Sydney Roosters in Geelong next month. The clash at GMHBA Stadium,...
Golf director says Vic Open preparations “shaping up well”
THE PGA Tour of Australasia's director is excited to see what the men's field will bring to 13th Beach Golf Links between February 9-12,...
“Warrny” back to conclude Summer of Cycling
THE final race of Victoria's Summer of Cycling is less than a month away, with hundreds of riders lined up for their tilt at...