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November 22, 2022

There’s a Storm coming… to Geelong

GEELONG will host some of the best rugby league talent the National Rugby League (NRL) has to offer early next year as pre-season action...

November 21, 2022

The Sands charity day tees off for breast cancer

ALMOST 100 women awash in pink clothing and a common goal teed off against cancer last week at The Sands Torquay for breast cancer...

November 21, 2022

Cats quartet make initial 42

A QUARTET of Geelong players are a step closer to being named in the AFLW All-Australian Squad for Season 7. Defender Meghan McDonald, forward Chloe...

November 20, 2022

Crowley tops Groms at Torquay Point

TORQUAY Point provided immaculate settings Sunday for the final day of the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp, with fun sized two to three-foot waves and...

November 19, 2022

Altman earns quickest time in eighth running of The Impossible Paddle

THE skill of seasoned veteran Tim Altman was enough to claim quickest time on Saturday's Impossible Ocean Paddle, despite Torquay SLSC champion Matt Gilling...

November 18, 2022

Giving Day to provide more lifelines to the south west

RESIDENTS across Greater Geelong are encouraged to donate to this Lifeline Giving Day to help train crisis supporters. Organisers of the annual giving day, on...

November 18, 2022

Surfers amped for potential funding boost

SURFING Victoria will receive a funding boost for its programs on the Surf Coast if Labor wins next week's state election. Labor candidate for Polwarth...

November 18, 2022

Local lifesavers battle on the beach in South Melbourne

ATHLETES from Anglesea SLSC, Jan Juc SLSC, Lorne SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC made their way to South Melbourne LSC for Life...

November 18, 2022

Surf Coast students to take on Great Vic Bike Ride

SURF Coast Secondary students will undertake the ride of their lives when they leave Koroit on November 26 to complete an eight-day camping and...

November 15, 2022

Menegazzo named Torquay Golf Club Captain

TORQUAY Golf Club's management is in good hands following the appointment of long-standing member Steve Menegazzo as club captain ahead of summer. An on-and-off member...

November 15, 2022

Same colours, different roles for Cuolahan and Savage

THE region's netball scene has undergone a major coaching shift as not one but two premiership sides will feature new head coaches in 2023. Geelong...

November 14, 2022

Four GSC athletes attend Virtus Games

FOUR swimmers from Geelong Swimming Club are celebrating one of their biggest achievements to date, after being selected to the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia...

November 13, 2022

Geelong-Korea ABL return begins

SEASON 2022/23 is officially underway for Geelong-Korea (GK), kicking off its season opener against Melbourne Aces on Thursday ahead of its home opener Thursday...

November 12, 2022

Lara continues giant push for new home

GEELONG'S largest basketball club is claiming it is "shovel ready" for a new basketball stadium with basketball facilities filled to the brim...

November 9, 2022

The Aireys Fair returns after three-year absence

THE community of Aireys Inlet and its neighbouring towns are celebrating a successful return of the annual Aireys Fair, raising more than $20,000 for...

November 9, 2022

Sails up at Fishos

TORQUAY Sailing Club is encouraging people with a passion for sailing to jump aboard its membership ranks ahead of the upcoming sailing season. Club commodore...

November 9, 2022

AFL Barwon announces changes to female footy structure

AFL BARWON has announced a reshuffle to its female football structure in 2023, aligning its female pathway with the male competitions moving forward. Following a...

November 8, 2022

A place for play: Anglesea Primary secures second playground

STUDENTS at Anglesea Primary School will soon have more space to play thanks to a Inclusive Schools Fund grant of $200,000. Following more than a...

November 8, 2022

Donations encouraged as Christmas Hamper Drive commences

THE dedicated team of volunteers at Torquay Food Aid (TFA) is thankful for donations for its annual Christmas Hamper drive, but is calling on...

November 7, 2022

Harding takes cover in beautiful Surf Coast calendar

THE Surf Coast Shire has announced Karen Harding's 'Sunrise Beach Walk' as the winner of this year's People's Choice cover winner for the 2023...

November 7, 2022

Kangaroo Jack re-releases popular Sherrin

A POPULAR footy is back on the market thanks to a Torquay-based allied business, raising crucial funds for an Indigenous community located in the...

November 7, 2022

Lacrosse picking up steam in Torquay

A RETURNING six-week program in Torquay could mark the beginning of a lacrosse surge across the region, as the sport gathers interest in western...

November 4, 2022

Murdoch emerges on top in Torquay Pro-Am

A LONE bogey on the 14th hole was the only blemish in Jack Murdoch's sublime outing at The Sands Torquay Resort, taking home the...

November 4, 2022

Thomas to contest for national Athlete of the Year

TORQUAY Surf Lifesaving Club's (SLSC) Sophie Thomas is being hailed as a "good chance" to take out tomorrow's (Saturday, November 5) Surf Lifesaving Australia's Surf...