July 3, 2026
Planning for tomorrow’s traffic
ON your most recent drive around Armstrong Creek, you have likely noticed a number of roadworks and detours. While these can be frustrating and inconvenient,...
July 3, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
Strong scoring in Stableford and par competitions, along with a successful women's Ambrose, highlighted another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and...
July 3, 2026
Torquay trio fight with heart
MATT WILLIAMS OWNER, Bones MMA Three Torquay athletes have flown the Australian flag with distinction at the WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Bangkok, navigating...
July 3, 2026
How to deal with fisheries and boating infringement notices
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) provide the following information on its website to provide assistance to people who have received an infringement notice from...
July 2, 2026
CoGG on Data centres
THE City of Greater Geelong is pushing for greater oversight of Victoria's booming data centre industry, warning councils need more certainty over where future...
July 2, 2026
Readers embrace new literary festival
THE Surf Coast's newest festival has made a strong first impression, with hundreds of book lovers attending the inaugural Surf Coast Writers' Festival in...
July 2, 2026
GMHBA names new CEO
GEELONG-based health insurer GMHBA has appointed a successor to outgoing boss David Greig. Jarrod Coysh will join the not-for-profit insurer in the first quarter of...
July 2, 2026
GeelongPort charts course to net zero
NET zero operational emissions by 2030 is the headline commitment of a new sustainability strategy unveiled by GeelongPort. The port's inaugural sustainability strategy outlines how...
July 1, 2026
How bad footy tips became a charity fundraising challenge
A GEELONG real estate agent has already racked up 50km in a charity running challenge fuelled by his colleagues' AFL tipping mistakes. Armstrong Real Estate...
June 30, 2026
Aireys Inlet charger completes Surf Coast EV network
AIREYS Inlet's first public electric vehicle charger is now operational, completing Surf Coast Shire's network of public EV charging stations across the region. The new...
June 27, 2026
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...
June 27, 2026
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...
June 27, 2026
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...
June 26, 2026
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...
June 26, 2026
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...
June 26, 2026
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...
June 26, 2026
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...
June 26, 2026
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...
June 25, 2026
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...
June 24, 2026
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...
June 23, 2026
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...
June 22, 2026
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...
June 21, 2026
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...
June 19, 2026
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...
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