View in browser 13th October 2026

Sports update ‘Weren’t far off’: Dragons ready to go to next level in finals bid North Geelong’s women’s A-grade defence got off to a winning form, but it was Bell Park who sounded an early warning it has finals on its mind this summer with a thrilling win over... READ MORE   120+ PHOTOS: Geelong’s cricket stars sizzle in summer openers Geelong cricketers rejoiced sunny skies over the weekend, as the region banked its first games of the summer. From juniors to women’s, all the way up to Premier Cricket, there was ... READ MORE   ‘Left a mark’: Ex-Cats coach opens up on Lara recess New Barwon Heads mentor Brett Henderson reveals how he dealt with the disappointment of his senior GFNL team going into recess in 2026 and his motivation for joining the Seagulls. READ MORE   Watch: Tense exchange after final wicket in nail-biting finish A batter was left frustrated after the last wicket in their run chase. But both sides maintain there is no lingering tension. READ MORE   GCA1: Premiers stunned as Joeys snatch final-over thriller East Belmont delivered a shock against a premiership powerhouse, while St Joseph’s pulled off a high-octane run chase in the final over. READ MORE   News update ‘She didn’t belong to anyone’: Single mum’s death sparks law change After conceiving through IVF, Thalia Robertson built a loving family for her daughter Alice. But when tragedy struck, her parents discovered an outdated legal system did not recogn... READ MORE   Free parking was rolled out ... then fine revenue surged Geelong council’s abandoned free-parking experiment ended up generating more fines but City Hall’s overall operating surplus fell by more than $26m, new documents show. READ MORE