The designs and name of the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Event Centre have been revealed.
Render of the exterior aerial view of the Geelong Convention and Event Centre at sunset
Sport & Recreation
Puffing Billy, a steam train, sits outside on the tracks with steam coming out of the chimney and volunteers working on the engine
All aboard the Puffing Billy family
Recognising Victoria’s dedicated Puffing Billy volunteers, we chat to Sarah Taig, the first woman training to be a fitter for the iconic steam train.
Francesca Neri
A perfect landing for 3 Special Olympic gymnasts
Nothing can stop these Victorians from participating in something they love – gymnastics.
Female football player kicking a ball
Pitch perfect: Olympic Park scoring goals for West Heidelberg
Facility upgrades are helping Heidelberg United Football Club reach new heights.
Isabella Accardo kicking a soccer ball
Bend it like Accardo
Isabella Accardo is doing everything she can to make it as the next Matilda and she’s definitely one to watch.
Madison Evans
Take the plunge and become a swim instructor
Looking for a fast lane into a new job opportunity, well why not try swim teaching?
Four females from the Frawley family standing on a football oval, one holding a red football that reads 'for Spud'
Chelsea Frawley carries her father’s legacy in mental fitness
Chelsea Frawley, the eldest daughter of St Kilda legend, Danny Frawley, is kicking goals by raising awareness of mental health on and off the field.
View from behind of ice hockey players sitting on the sidelines wearing their uniform trimmed with rainbow and holding a rainbow hockey stick
Southern Lights are helping break the ice for LGBTIQ+ sportspeople
Southern Lights Ice Hockey Club is providing LGBTIQ+ players with a welcoming place to re-engage with team sport and thrive.
Gunaikurnai man Ricky Baldwin standing next to Indigenous artwork
Coach changing the game for Aboriginal athletes
Ricky Baldwin is using sport to help change the lives of young Aboriginal athletes.
Lots of people helping cleaning up after the floods
Helping hands get Mooroopna back in the game after floods
After the October 2022 floods, an army of local volunteers sprang into action to help get the Mooroopna community back on its feet.
Nilma Darnum football players gathered on a football field
New lights create a bright future for Darnum Sport
Lighting upgrades for the 125-year-old Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club will strengthen local sport and community ties.
Photograph of four Australian swimmers in bright yellow jackets smiling and holding each others hands in the air in victory
Victorian summer events guide
With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.
Woman wearing construction ppe
Flemington’s new community hub and sporting facilities begin to take shape
VIDEO: A space where everyone feels welcome – fostering a sense of belong and connection for Flemington’s diverse, multigenerational community.
Exterior photograph of Warrenbayne Hall, a cream coloured building on a sunny day
Local hall lifts community spirit
With just over 150 residents, Warrenbayne’s tight-knit community is brought together through the revamp of its community hall.
Photo of Carlton AFLW player Lucy McEvoy outside on a sunny day about to catch a yellow football that is mid air
Zena Sport gearing up inclusive protection for athletes
When former AFL player Brad Johnson and partner Donna Johnson noticed a lack of protective gear for female athletes, they decided to fill the gap.
Honouring our unsung heroes – sports volunteers
VIDEO: There’s a real magic about community sport and active recreation, but the magic wouldn’t happen without community sport volunteers.
View of Greensborough Hockey Club Pavillion
Building community through sport in Greensborough
Find out how a new multi-purpose pavilion is transforming hockey and connecting community.
Football stadium
Mars Stadium Upgrade Stage 2
VIDEO: The $6.6 million transformation of Mars Stadium opens new possibilities to host events in Ballarat, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
