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June 19, 2022

Simmons brothers setting the standard

A PAIR of Indented Head brothers is making waves on the sailing scene as both boys prepare to represent Australia on the international level. Aidan...

June 17, 2022

Collaboration assembles mental health tool for local clubs

A NEW framework surrounding mental health in local sport has been made available to more than 16,000 local clubs across Victoria with organisations throughout...

June 16, 2022

Tomlinson eyes up multi-division accolade

ISAAC Tomlinson has been on a tear as of late, the 23-year-old picking up a super featherweight title, facing an old foe, and earning...

June 16, 2022

Stone commits to 2023 extension

THE “Rock” of Lara Football Club will remain at Bisinella Oval for a fifth year following the confirmation that head coach Shayne Stone inked...

June 15, 2022

Daylighting project gets green light for Stage 2

JAN Juc Creek's next stage of natural restoration has obtained the green light thanks to a $700,000 investment in the latest state budget. The funding...

June 14, 2022

Lifeline unveils McKillop Street upgrade

INDIVIDUALS suffering from mental health issues can now expect more help as Geelong’s Lifeline Crisis Support centre has become Lifeline’s largest call centre nationwide...

June 14, 2022

Green ideas pitched and rewarded

CLIMATE action initiatives on the Surf Coast took a different route last weekend after two community-led projects were selected to share in $10,000 as...

June 13, 2022

BCH announces cut in dental wait times

A funding boost from Dental Health Services Victoria will slash wait times for public dental appointments at Bellarine Community Health (BCH) clinics by up...

June 10, 2022

Surf Coast FC to send 22 to returning Country Champs

SURF COAST FC will send 22 of their best junior players to represent the Geelong region at this weekend's Country Championships. Surf Coast FC's director...

June 10, 2022

Discussion continues on women’s mental health

MORE than 100 women gathered at Mt Duneed Estate to continue the discussion about women’s mental health. Practitioners such as Dr Niamh Logue, Dr Caroline...

June 9, 2022

Schueler aims to make a racket

AUSTRALIA'S 10-strong team of badminton selections for this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will aim to end a gold medal drought dating back to...

June 9, 2022

Lions and Tigers come together for Reconciliation Week

WINTER Reserve on Saturday facilitated song, dance and welcoming, but also a plea to instigate change as the Belmont Lions hosted its annual National...

June 8, 2022

3228 takes out the trash

ALMOST 100 kilograms of rubbish was collected across three separate locations in Torquay and Jan Juc to round out a successful day of cleaning...

June 3, 2022

Armstrong United juniors to take a seat

BUNNINGS Warehouse Waurn Ponds is scoring goals for community sport following a generous donation to one of the region’s youngest soccer clubs. Armstrong United Football...

June 2, 2022

All-Abilities Auskick breaks new ground in Moolap

A NEW and inclusive footy program at the Newcomb Power is off and running in Geelong’s east. The Power are halfway through a game changing...

June 2, 2022

Flight White takes off in Geelong

SATURDAY night was not the fairytale first home game for Geelong Supercats star signing Jack White, however, the five-tool forward was impressed by a...

June 2, 2022

Mathieson reflects as Renegades Recruit returns

TWENTY20 club Melbourne Renegades has put the call out to local cricketers for its in-house reality TV show after one of Geelong's own took...

June 2, 2022

Grant gratitude: 21 recipients in latest round of shire small grants

YOUNG lifesavers with disabilities will soon have improved access to Torquay's local Nippers program thanks to council's latest round of small grants. Torquay Surf Lifesaving...

May 31, 2022

Free flu shot program announced for month of June

VICTORIANS aged six months and over will be able to get a free flu jab from tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) as part of a...

May 31, 2022

Bensted to make Australian judo history in Birmingham

WHEN Geelong’s Jake Bensted was first taken to the mat at six years of age, he didn’t expect to be a two-time Commonwealth Games...

May 30, 2022

Harwood resigns from AFL Barwon role

THE region’s leading sports body has announced the surprise resignation of its regional manager only seven months after he took up the...

May 30, 2022

A first job full of fun and learning

CHILDREN across the Surf Coast are getting their first taste of work and the response from young volunteers has been huge. Feed Me Surf Coast's...

May 28, 2022

Region’s lifesaving volunteers recognised

MORE than two dozen of the region’s lifesaving volunteers were awarded on Saturday night for their outstanding achievements in operations, club services, development, training,...

May 27, 2022

Grubbers to host first Bridge Battle of 2022

THE next chapter of the region's fiercest rivalry will be written this Saturday with the Barwon Heads Seagulls making the short walk to Ray...