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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...

May 27, 2022

Ammos trusting the process

HEAVILY touted Bellarine Netball League (BNL) favourites Geelong Amateur are on a mission to finish what they started in 2021, but that objective is...

May 27, 2022

New local leaders emerge from Casuarina program

SIXTEEN locally based participants have graduated from the Surf Coast Shire's 2022 Casuarina Community Leadership Program, better enabling them to work collaboratively with their...

May 24, 2022

Thousands pack out GOR Running Festival

CLOSE to 8,000 runners taking part in races spanning 1.5km to 60km descended on the famous Great Ocean Road for the 18th edition of...

May 22, 2022

Anglesea IGA recognised for community impact

A TOWN-FAVOURITE has been awarded at this year's IGA Industry Awards of Excellence for its dedication to the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet communities. Family-owned Anglesea...

May 20, 2022

‘Basketball for all’ the motto at Lara

THE northern suburbs sporting community is set to benefit from a range of basketball programs run by the local basketball club. Lara Giants Basketball Club...

May 20, 2022

Brown to stay on for third season at Joeys

A STALWART of local women's cricket in Geelong has announced she is staying on as head coach of St Joseph's female first XI. Joeys female...

May 19, 2022

Start your engines: Surf Coast racers rev up for Finke 2022

THE Surf Coast will again be represented this Queen’s Birthday long weekend at one of the world’s greatest desert races. Moriac and Lorne locals Danielle...

May 19, 2022

Clean up 3228 with a mate

DEDICATED volunteers from across the 3228 postcode are taking part in clean ups at three Surf Coast locations this Sunday, with organisers encouraging more...