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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...