March 2, 2026
Fireground still under watch after January blazes
WEEKS after thousands of hectares burned in the Carlisle River and Gellibrand bushfires, crews are still monitoring the fireground to ensure it does not...
March 1, 2026
From sea to studio: ceramic whales carrying the spirit of the sea
Three years ago, Mazz Cole went to Melbourne for a clay-and-wine evening and discovered her passion – sculpting ceramic whales. As she spoke, a cylinder...
February 26, 2026
Step right up! The Anglesea Movie Club’s 2026 season begins
THE Anglesea Memorial Hall was transformed into a big top on Friday last week as the Anglesea Movie Club started its 2026 season. The year's...
February 26, 2026
Free farm plastic recycling launches in Winchelsea
SURF COAST farmers have a new tool to tackle farm plastic waste, with recycling for eligible agricultural bags now available in Winchelsea. The free drop-off...
February 24, 2026
Armstrong Creek Probus Club turns one
THE Armstrong Creek Probus Club has celebrated its first year, marking the milestone with a cake at its meeting last week. Secretary Barbara Pipcorn, who...
February 19, 2026
Surf Coast locals pursuing their Hollywood dreams
THREE young filmmakers have been awarded top honours at this year's Anglesea Shorts Film Festival hosted by the Anglesea Movie Club. On Sunday, filmmakers and...
February 15, 2026
Kay Drew on painting stormy seas and weathering her own
AFTER a 15-year hiatus, Barwon Heads artist Kay Drew said returning to painting was easy. "I didn't find it challenging, I was just thinking one...
February 14, 2026
Chocolaterie scoops out an ice cream celebration
SUMMER is a little sweeter along the Great Ocean Road this month as the annual Ice Cream Festival makes its delicious return. The 12-day festival,...
February 8, 2026
Finding inspiration in extraordinary places
SITTING the Artisans of Australia gallery, Robyn Pugh is once again surrounded by the landscape and wildlife of Namibia - only this time, it’s...
February 7, 2026
Letters and laughs with
RETURNING to Australia for the 13th time, Scottish comedian, Danny Bhoy will bring his new show to Geelong later this month. In a series of...
February 6, 2026
A sanctuary burned, but the work goes on
When flames tore through the Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter, only the house was left standing. Shelter operator Carola Anstis, who has cared for injured and orphaned wildlife...
February 4, 2026
Geelong Gaol takes on a starring role in new
GEELONG Gaol has been given a haunting new life on screen, standing in for Adelaide Gaol in the retelling of one of the Australia's...
February 2, 2026
A quarter of a century in watercolours
THOUGH watercolour can be one of the most challenging and unforgiving mediums to paint with, Bellarine local Alan Eadie persists - with a selection...
February 1, 2026
Climate analysis links Otway fires to human-driven climate change
NEW footage collected by Greenpeace depicts the extensive damage of the Otway bushfires, while new research has sparked concern for the potential offshore gas...
January 29, 2026
Connection, community for Surf Coast parents
PARENTS seeking connection will have a new opportunity to meet and socialise with Parent Thread's coming free, no-commitment coffee catch ups at Interlude in...
January 26, 2026
The program helping expectant parents build a village
AFTER helping dozens of local mums find connection last year, Bloom and Connect will return in February, giving expectant parents a chance to build...
January 25, 2026
Holding out for a hero complex
A decade after it first toured Australia, Sammy J's award-winning show Hero Complex is returning to stages across Australia, making its Geelong debut on...
January 25, 2026
A celebration of a lifetime of art
FOR Swedish-born artist Eva Nauckhoff, art isn't something she found, it is something that has always been a part of her. "I think it's just...
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