Timeless coastal charm, beautifully reimagined
SET in the heart of Indented Head, this timeless timber cottage has been beautifully reinvented through a stunning custom renovation, blending classic coastal charm...
Four bedroom gem, now under construction
FLAT, gravel, quiet, no through-street with walking access across the road to Anglesea Main Beach and the Anglesea River. Here's your chance to secure...
An idyllic off-grid sanctuary: 770 Hendy Main Road, Moriac
A RARE opportunity to embrace sustainable living and entrepreneurial freedom awaits you. This newly built, fully off-grid six-bedroom home sits on about 41 acres...
The Tastes roll on
I'VE received mainly positive reports from festival-participants on both sides of the hospitality-fence, with diners and venues enjoying the first spread of events from...
Diesel lets fans choose the soundtrack
AFETR a string of sold-out performances around the country, Diesel is bringing his audience-led By Request tour to Barwon Heads and Lorne, giving local...
The tee up: this week in golf
STRONG performances in stableford, par and foursomes competitions highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast. At The Sands, Matthew Carrigg (24) opened...
Everything trout under one roof
FRESHWATER fishers from across Victoria are being invited to learn more about the state’s trout fisheries at a free one-day conference to be held...
Funding local ideas that matter
COUNCIL'S next Community Grants round opens tomorrow, Saturday 27 June. With more than $2.5 million available across 12 different grants, there is funding for everything...
Geelong council signals return to draft budget process after community criticism
GEELONG councillors have conceded a controversial overhaul of the budget consultation process failed to meet expectations, as they adopted a $746 million spending plan...
Is the next Australian of the Year in Geelong?
THE search for the 2027 Australian of the Year has begun, with people encouraged to nominate people making a difference in their local area. The...
Forum promotes women in leadership
A GEELONG forum later this month will highlight opportunities for women to play a greater role in local government and the decisions that shape...
Winter school holidays get social
YOUNG people across the Surf Coast will have a place to gather, play and connect during the winter school holidays, with free drop-in sessions...
Geelong’s newest landmark ready for its debut
Deputy prime minister Richard Males has declared Geelong’s long-awaited convention centre the “missing piece” in the city’s transformation into one of Australia’s great gathering...
A library for a growing community
BIYAL-A Armstrong Creek Library has only been open for a little under two years, but it is already being recognised as one of the...
A night with The Greatest: Cat Power books Geelong return
AMERICAN singer-songwriter Cat Power will return to Geelong later this year, bringing one of the most acclaimed albums of the 2000s back to the...
The staying power of good food
FOR any hospitality business – local, or otherwise – four years of trade can feel like a long time. (Trust me, I know about this...
Perfect set: Surf Coast goes 4-0
GEELONG sporting history was made on Saturday night as Eternal MMA 107 delivered a landmark event at Geelong Arena, becoming the first professional mixed...
Anglers reel in election demands
A reminder to all the 2026 Victorian state election is not too far away from us. VRFish has developed a list of priorities to make...
Jobs spared as Deakin abandons contentious restructure proposal
Deakin University has abandoned controversial restructure plans that could have affected about 150 jobs, less than two weeks after the changes were proposed. Staff were...
Mystery music event heading to Geelong
GEELONG will become the final stage for a statewide live music tour later this month, with secret performances and surprise artists set to pop...
Applications open for new kinder
FAMILIES in Charlemont and Armstrong Creek can now apply for kindergarten places at a new community hub expected to open at the start of...
Grants back busy year of events
MORE than $84,000 has been awarded to 17 events across the Surf Coast, supporting everything from major sporting events to community festivals, live music...
Coonawarra’s best pours into Geelong for one-night
Wine lovers will have the chance to sample more than 100 wines from one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions when the Coonawarra Wine...
Not just for summer
WHOEVER said our coast dies once winter hits, couldn't have told a larger fib. In fact, if judged by the cold-embrace some towns and...
