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July 17, 2026

New Bannockburn bike park delivers jumps, berms and beginner tracks

BMX and mountain bike riders of all ages now have a new place to ride, with the $1.2 million Bannockburn Bike Park officially opening...

July 16, 2026

A ‘Roo through and through: Smith reaches 500-game milestone

SINCE first stepping onto the court in 1993 to reaching her monumental 500-game milestone, Emma Smith calls Anglesea Football Netball Club her second family. Smith...

July 16, 2026

Mack’s mullet makes a difference

TORQUAY local Mack Smith is sporting a brand-new haircut, knowing his fresh look has made a real difference in the community. The 11-year-old shaved off...

July 16, 2026

Local lifesavers to head north for nationals

MORE than 70 local surf lifesavers are hitting the water this week in northern New South Wales for the 2026 Australian and Interstate Inflatable...

July 15, 2026

Junior surfing back at Bells for first time in six years

AUSTRALIA'S best junior surfers will return to Bells Beach for a national competition later this year, with the famous break to host its first...

July 15, 2026

Shaped by the sea: The resurgence of

THE idea of creating again helped Morgan Bridgeford through the darkest period of his life. Without it, he believes he could have ended up...

July 14, 2026

Documentary tells story of surf and second chances

A Victorian woman's journey from heartbreak to state representative longboarder is the focus of a new documentary by Surf Coast and Bellarine filmmakers, which...

July 13, 2026

A night of music with a bigger purpose

A local choir that champions inclusion will join the Surf Coast Big Band in Torquay next weekend for a fundraiser supporting All Aboard DisABILITY...

July 12, 2026

Historic church reborn as live music venue

A restored historic church will reopen as one of Geelong's newest live music venues next month, creating a dedicated performance space for independent artists. Geelong...

July 12, 2026

Tigers turn to trusted clubman

THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club has appointed respected clubman Daniel Emmerson as its A-grade coach for the 2026–27 season. A Barry Sexton Best clubperson winner,...

July 11, 2026

Lifetime of service earns hall of fame honour

ALMOST five decades of dedication to surf boat rowing have earned a local surf lifesaving veteran the sport's highest individual honour. Jan Juc's Scott Tannahill...

July 8, 2026

130km ultra run to support mental health programs

TWO Torquay men will attempt to run 130km in a single day to raise money for local mental health charity The Shaka Project. Lachlan Wright...

July 8, 2026

Club believes it has the secret sauce for national success

FROM a 15-year-old preparing for her first national championships to former Australian champions chasing more success, 13th Beach Barwon Heads Surf Life Saving Club...

July 7, 2026

Anglesea Golf Club opens search for new hospitality operator

ANGLESEA Golf Club is searching for a new hospitality operator as it looks to strengthen its food and beverage offering. An expression of interest process...

July 7, 2026

Melanie Bracewell celebrates the art of dilly dallying

ONE of Australia's favourite comedians from across the ditch, Melanie Bracewell, is returning to Geelong with her new show Dilly Dallying. The 10 July performance...

July 7, 2026

Meet the Moolap man handcrafting cigar box guitars

AFTER decades crafting furniture, Moolap's Greg McKinnon has turned his woodworking skills to a different kind of instrument: handcrafted cigar box guitars. Under the name...

July 6, 2026

The next chapter of

THE Jungle Giants are heading back to Australian stages after five years of international touring, bringing their latest album and trademark high-energy live show...

July 5, 2026

Global brand returns to its Bellarine roots

OCEAN Grove is once again home to outdoor apparel brand Zorali, with founders Cam and Elise Greenwood relocating the business back to the Bellarine...

July 5, 2026

Geelong mum gives back to cancer centre that helped save her

AFTER beating breast cancer, Norlane's Kylie Blackney is spending July giving back to the team that helped save her life. The mother of three is...

July 5, 2026

Global plates, local roots:

GEELONG's dining scene has expanded with the arrival of Italian-inspired restaurant Sociali and rooftop venue Skyline Bar inside the city's new Crowne Plaza hotel.

Downstairs,...

July 3, 2026

Big names bound for Anglesea in latest Sound Doctor lineup

US indie favourites Fruit Bats, Frankston's The Belair Lip Bombs and Sydney psych-rockers The Lazy Eyes are all heading to Anglesea as part of...