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February 11, 2023

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...

February 11, 2023

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...

February 10, 2023

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...

February 10, 2023

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...

February 10, 2023

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...

February 9, 2023

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...

February 8, 2023

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...

February 7, 2023

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...

February 6, 2023

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...

February 6, 2023

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...

February 4, 2023

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...

February 4, 2023

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...

February 3, 2023

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...

February 3, 2023

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...

February 3, 2023

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...

February 1, 2023

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...

February 1, 2023

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...

February 1, 2023

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...

February 1, 2023

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...

January 31, 2023

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...

January 30, 2023

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...

January 29, 2023

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,...

January 29, 2023

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,...

January 28, 2023

“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...