View in browser 29th May 2026

Sports update GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A former state bowler has sensationally signed with a northern Victorian club, just two months after being revealed as a division two outfit’s big name recruit. See every club’s la... READ MORE   BPCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A BPCA premiership-winning captain-coach has stepped down as senior mentor as a number of Geelong outfits chase his services as a player. READ MORE   ‘All day, every day’: Local footballer opens up on gambling issues At his lowest ebb, a local footballer had to fight the urge to end his life after years of relentless betting came to a head. Now, he’s using that traumatic experience to help othe... READ MORE   ‘Transformation’: Young Cat opens up on Baz’s growth as Stengle returns One of Geelong’s brightest young stars has revealed how Bailey Smith has incorporated some of his off-field philosophies which have brought “so much peace and joy” to go to another... READ MORE   ‘Stepping stone’: How Portarlington has emerged as big improver Portarlington has emerged as one of the region’s most improved netball sides this season after a fast start to 2026. Coach Guy McCleish details the rise as a young gun puts on a sh... READ MORE   News update ‘Office ladies’ give complex meds to students as nurses vanish School office staff without the appropriate expertise are giving prescription medication to students while qualified nurses have been “phased out” of the education system, an insid... READ MORE   Jury deliberates fate of man accused of child sex abuse A jury has begun deliberating the fate of an Ararat man charged with 14 child sex offences allegedly committed against three girls aged between six and ten. READ MORE   One of Victoria’s oldest pubs up for sale