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...
Hobies primed for Australia Day Regatta
MORE than 20 catamaran vessels will be seen from far and wide in Zeally Bay over two days of racing, as a staple of Torquay...
Deans Marsh Dog Trials herds hundreds into Surf Coast
ORGANISERS of the Deans Marsh Sheep Dog Trials have celebrated another fantastic event, which drew crowds of hundreds to Deans Marsh Recreation Reserve. More than...
Zen keeps calm to claim 180th Passage Race
NEW South Wales-based TP52 vessel, Zen, has taken home the 180th Passage Race from Williamstown to Geelong in emphatic style, finishing ahead...
Bendigo announces Geelong shift for WNBL clash
THE WNBL is on its way to Geelong following the Bendigo Spirit's announcement it will host fellow league side Southside Flyers at Geelong Arena...
Dolphins make CDCA history in inaugural night game
LORNE Cricket Club's re-emergence into the Colac District Cricket Association (CDCA) has been stamped by history, hosting the association's first game under lights on...
Crews from all corners ready for Barwon Regatta
VICTORIA'S largest club and school regatta will return to the Barwon River for a 142nd year next weekend as the 2022/23 rowing season makes...