May 29, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
STRONG scoring and several standout individual performances highlighted another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and Anglesea. At The Sands, Adam Georgiou (14)...
May 29, 2026
Bigger than wins and losses
AS the hype continues to build for Eternal MMA's long-awaited return to Victoria, it is two women from the Surf Coast who are helping...
May 29, 2026
An update on the redevelopment of Lorne Pier
WORKS on the new seawall at Point Grey are progressing well, according to the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC). The club says construction began...
May 28, 2026
From Baker Boy to Peter Garrett: Queenscliff Music Festival’s first lineup announcement lands
AUSTRALIAN music royalty, chart-topping favourites and a Geelong-born alternative rock institution are headed to the Bellarine this summer for the Queenscliff Music Festival. After making...
May 28, 2026
Warralily Boulevard gets $3.2m upgrade
ONE of Armstrong Creek's busiest roads has undergone a $3.2 million overhaul, with major renewal works on Warralily Boulevard now complete. The City of Greater...
May 28, 2026
New exhibition brings four distinct sculptural voices together
FOUR artists working across metal, wood, glass and mixed media will come together in a new exhibition at Torquay's Hoop Gallery exploring the possibilities of...
May 22, 2026
Grants available to improve Victorian boat ramps
THE Victorian government is investing $1 million from the Better Boating Fund into improving Victorian boating facilities through the 2025–26 Recreational Boating Dredging and...
May 21, 2026
Awards shine light on local business innovation
THE search is on for the Surf Coast's leading businesses, with entries opening for the 2026 Torquay Business Awards. Presented by Commerce Torquay in partnership...
May 17, 2026
California dreaming: the music of the Hollywood Hills is coming to Geelong
STAFF WRITER A star-studded ensemble of Australian musicians will revive the sun-drenched melodies of the 1960s as a hit tribute to the Laurel Canyon era...
May 15, 2026
Trek smashes records on the Surf Coast
STAFF WRITER A record-breaking field of 1,500 walkers took to the cliffs and beaches on Saturday for the 11th annual Surf Coast Trek. Under clear blue...
May 15, 2026
What’s On main
STAFF WRITER Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson is heading to Geelong this winter, bringing his new solo tour to the Eureka Hotel as he prepares to...
May 15, 2026
VRFish calls for action to control carp
VRFISH, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, is advocating for immediate action to control invasive carp populations and give our struggling waterways and native...
May 15, 2026
Around the Greens
STRONG scoring, a hole-in-one and several tightly contested monthly medal events highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast and Bellarine. At The...
May 14, 2026
Geelong’s biggest book pile? St Bernard’s prepares for 15,000-title fair
STAFF WRITER A collection of more than 15,000 books will take over the Clairvaux School Hall this Sunday as the St Bernard's Church annual book...
May 14, 2026
Redesign delays Apollo Bay harbour transformation
STAFF WRITER The long-awaited revitalisation of the Apollo Bay Harbour precinct is moving toward construction, but a significant redesign of the port depot has pushed...
May 11, 2026
‘Troubling trend’: vaccination rates fall for fifth year
CHILDHOOD vaccination rates in Australia have fallen for the fifth year in a row, according to new data that has local health experts concerned...
May 10, 2026
The 10-minute health check every Australian should have this month
Australians are being encouraged to set aside just ten minutes this month for a routine blood pressure check that could prevent serious long-term health...
May 8, 2026
Community leaders school up for carp summit
VICTORIAN Fisheries Authority chief executive Travis Dowling said the Murray Darling Carp Action Summit, co-hosted by the Australian River Restoration Centre, reflects growing community...
May 8, 2026
Around the Greens
AUTUMN conditions continued to deliver across the region, with calm weather early in the week giving way to welcome rain on Sunday and a...
May 8, 2026
Local partnership puts bounce in Geelong United competitions
STAFF WRITER GEELONG United Basketball has secured a new community partner, with local business Kennedys Group signing on to support grassroots competition across the region. The...
May 7, 2026
Surf Coast turns Saturday clash pink for breast cancer awareness
A top-of-the-table clash will draw the crowds to Wurdi Baierr this Saturday night, but for the Surf Coast Basketball Association, the focus reaches well...
May 7, 2026
Regatta tests sailors in changing conditions
STAFF WRITER MORE than 90 boats took to the water off Indented Head over the weekend for Sail Bellarine. Despite an uncertain forecast, Saturday produced ideal...
May 6, 2026
Global showdown: 33 nations confirmed for indoor bowls championship
STAFF WRITER A world-class field of competitors from 33 nations will gather in the region next week for a premier indoor bowling showcase. The Ocean Grove...
May 6, 2026
A ghost, a love story and a shot at the big screen
A ghost story filmed in Mount Duneed could be heading for the big screen. Geelong actor and filmmaker Cassidy Krygger is using her latest project,...
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