Geelong Junior Country Week 2026 Top Performers Revealed
Discover the standout young cricketers from the Geelong Junior Country Week 2026 tournaments. We highlight the top performers in the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age groups. Read more!
Discover the standout young cricketers from the Geelong Junior Country Week 2026 tournaments. We highlight the top performers in the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age groups. Read more!
Australian cricket icon Doug Walters will be the guest speaker at a special match to inaugurate a new Waurn Ponds ground named in his honour. Don't miss this historic event!
Rediscover Geelong's electric 1980s BMX scene through stunning archival photos. See how local tracks and riders fuelled a global sporting phenomenon. Dive into the history!
East Belmont snatched a last-ball win over Grovedale, while Luke Ford's century powered St Peters to victory in a dramatic Round 9 of GCA1 cricket. Get all the scores and highlights.
A Geelong man known as 'Catman' is heartbroken after a fire destroyed his unique Catcave sanctuary. The community is rallying to support him. Read the full story.
Lane Cove Cricket Club's new $20,000 net lights, funded by the Toyota Good for Cricket raffle, are transforming pre-season training and community access. See how the initiative has raised $120k.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
Geelong's property market has started 2025 with solid auction activity. See the latest sales results and which suburbs are performing strongly.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
A deep dive into what each Geelong Cricket Association club must work on and their potential game-changers ahead of the 2026 season. Discover the local cricket insights.
A City of Belmont residents' group has labelled annual electors' meetings a 'complete waste of time', questioning council engagement after low attendance and over 20 motions were presented. Read more on the local democracy debate.
Meet the rising stars of Geelong Cricket Club's Dowling Shield squad. Discover the young talent aiming for victory in the prestigious under-16 competition. Get the full team list and insights.
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
A dramatic final round before the Christmas break saw City snatch top spot, a teen prodigy return with a ton, and a rare reverse outright in Newcastle's first-grade cricket.
Geelong's real estate market finished strong with a 79% clearance rate in the final auctions before Christmas. Discover which suburbs saw the biggest sales.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Police and community are searching for Andrew Leggett, 56, missing from Belmont. Follow live updates on the Newcastle Herald blog for breaking news across the Hunter.
A 32-year-old Swansea man faces court over allegedly displaying a prohibited Nazi symbol on a boat in a public place. Police seized two vessels during their investigation.
The Geelong property market saw strong activity in early December. Discover which suburbs recorded standout sales and what the latest auction results reveal about local demand.
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to formally begin its search for a new CEO while also deciding on two significant housing developments that exceed current planning controls. Read the latest.
Geelong's property market saw strong results in early December. Discover which suburbs achieved standout sales and what the latest auction clearance rates reveal about local demand.
A flawlessly renovated dual-level waterfront home in Belmont with 180-degree Lake Macquarie views is now on the market. Ideal for downsizers seeking a low-maintenance luxury lifestyle.
Big Ant Studios' latest cricket sim, Cricket 26, is a functional but familiar experience. We review its career mode, glitches, and whether it's worth buying for Aussie fans.
A new $1.9 million beachfront campground with 100 sites has opened at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, promising a major boost for Hunter eco-tourism and local jobs.
Anthony Larmah, 25, has been sentenced to three years in prison for a violent home invasion and attack on a Belmont mother with a meat cleaver. Read the full court details.
Belmont Forum transforms Christmas shopping with a free 4D grotto, interactive selfie zones, and daily letter-writing prizes. Discover festive fun for the whole family.
Belmont and Cessnock Public Schools are top performers in new NAPLAN results, with Belmont showing consistent gains and closing equity gaps. Discover the data and insights.
Belmont's UK import Fletcha Middleton scores unbeaten 200 while three Standing brothers create club history for Charlestown in Newcastle district cricket action. Read the full match reports.
Western Australia's rising cricket star Will Malajczuk captains the Australian Under-19 team in their tour of England. Discover his journey and future prospects.
St Peters seamer James Stokes discusses his rapid rise in Geelong Cricket Association, hot start to 2025/26 season, and embracing mentorship role. Read his inspiring journey.