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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...