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Surf Coast FC farewells club veterans

TWO stalwarts of the Surf Coast Football Club will hang up their boots at season's end, with both playing their final games in front...

Joeys one round away from minor premiership double

ELEVEN games in the space of one afternoon will determine the Geelong Football Netball League's ladder for this year, with position standings and finals...

Lorne to host gardening conference

AN ANNUAL regional gardening conference will take place in Lorne for the first time in its almost 40-year history. About 80 attendees are expected at...

Eagles to begin GDFL finals run

EAST Geelong will look to quell a surging Belmont Lions group fresh off its first Geelong & District Football League (GDFL) finals appearance in...

Second time’s the charm as Grovedale wins Division 1 GF

A YEAR after its heartbreaking Grand Final defeat, Grovedale went one step further to claim its maiden Division 1 flag. The Tigers defeated Geelong Amateur...

Local sheepdog trainers excited for national titles in Geelong

THE nation's most elite sheepdogs will soon be on display in Geelong, with the region preparing to welcome the Hypro Supreme Australian Sheepdog Championships...

90th birthday for regional health provider

AN organisation synonymous with Greater Geelong and beyond has celebrated 90 years of providing community health. GMHBA’s celebrated its 90th birthday on August 13 across...

Tigers upset Coutas to win spirited Semi

TORQUAY has upset Queenscliff to secure a Preliminary Final meeting with Ocean Grove after a thrilling win in today’s (Sunday, August 25) Bellarine Netball...

Hawks swoop on Modewarre to advance to Prelim

DRYSDALE has bounced back from last week’s disappointing defeat to Anglesea to earn a spot in this year’s Bellarine Football League (BFL) Preliminary...

Weather warnings issued for most of Victoria

VICTORIANS are being urged to prepare for severe weather over the next day or two, with several severe thunderstorm warnings in place for the...

Leading the race: Geelong Racing Club wins 2024 CRV Club of the Year

THE Geelong Racing Club (GRC) has taken out the industry’s top Victorian regional racing award, being named the bet365 Country Racing Club of...

Female footy flags up for grabs

FOOTBALL talent from across the region will converge on Lara Recreation Reserve today (Sunday, August 25) to decide who will be AFL Barwon's Female...

Blues turn it on in second half to blow away Devils

WINCHELSEA has reaffirmed its status as a Geelong & District Netball League heavyweight with a convincing 32-52 win over the Corio Devils in...

Anglesea earn Grand Final spot in thriller against Torquay

THE Anglesea Football Club is one win away from its first premiership since 1999 with a resounding Second Qualifying Final win over neighbouring...

GORCAPA works to rid coast of spurge

A "FULL team effort" has taken place to combat an invasive weed in the region that is threatening the coast's ecosystems and environment. As part...

Cats on board as Good Friday Appeal build begins

A QUARTET of Geelong Cats stars joined the start of the build for the house to be auctioned as part of this year's Good...

Devils ready to embrace Saturday finals timeslot

CORIO has wasted no time returning to the Geelong & District Netball League finals, entering the bracket as a top three contender. Playing-coach Shayna Brown...

Lions and Centrals to meet again in qualifying final

THE Belmont Lions will play in its first Geelong & District Football League finals appearance in almost a decade when it meets Werribee Centrals...

Tigers and Roos clash to decide GF berth

THE Surf Coast will be divided when the region's two biggest clubs meet in Portarlington tomorrow (Saturday, August 24) to play for a berth...

Chargers get their shot at title glory

THE Surf Coast Chargers is four quarters away from potentially claiming its maiden Big V championship, if it can overcome Craigieburn on their home...

Surf Coast FC earns historic promotion

SURF Coast Football Club's historic promotion-earning night on Saturday was not guaranteed with 45 minutes to go, but a galvanising message at half-time broke...

Flo’s big day: Torquay resident celebrates centenary milestone

THE “life of the party” at Torquay’s Ocean Mist Aged Care residence on Grossmans Road has celebrated a massive milestone. Long-time Torquay resident and former...

Anglesea marriage reaches ‘platinum’ status

A MARRIAGE standing the test of time has reached its 70-year anniversary at Anglesea's Cordelia Grove residence. Dulcie and Douglas Anderson celebrated the 70th anniversary...

Grovedale ruck earns Best and Fairest honour

AFL BARWON’S Female Football Division 1 Best and Fairest Award has been awarded to a ruck for the second consecutive season.

Grovedale’s Janessa...