Geelong raises $100k for local women, Chargers in grand final

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1. Geelong digs deep to raise almost $100,000 for local women

   Almost $100,000 has been raised for programs supporting women across Geelong during a single night of live crowdfunding. Give Where You Live Foundation's Pitch Up Geelong brought together 180 people to raise funds for Cultura, Cloverdale Community Centre and the Killara Foundation.

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2. Chargers eyeing historic first senior women’s title

   The Surfcoast Chargers senior women are preparing for their first grand final appearance after overcoming top-seeded Chelsea by 11 points on the road last weekend. They will now travel to take on Wallan.

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3. Top two spot on the line as Swans and Eagles face off

   South Barwon Geelong Football Netball League coach Mark Neeld said this weekend's top three clash with Newtown & Chilwell will provide an important test as they look to secure a finals lifeline. The second-placed Swans and third-placed Eagles both have a 12-4 record.

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4. What happened in Vegas: How the clues of season opener came to pass for Dogs and Dragons

   St George Illawarra have the chance to deny Canterbury a finals berth on Saturday, 174 days after they were dudded in the season opener in the US, with the clues of that opening round clash fresh in mind.

   theage.com.au

5. Investigative journalist Louise Milligan to headline literary festival launch

   Investigative journalist Louise Milligan and political campaigner Sally Rugg will share the stage in Queenscliff next month as the curtain is lifted on this year's Queenscliffe Literary Festival, headlining the 2026 program launch at the Queenscliff Town Hall.

   timesnewsgroup.com.au

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