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Celebrating Seniors – Special Feature

Big hits and big wins for Surf Coast fighters

MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA Surf Coast fighters have delivered a strong showing on the national stage, with local athletes standing out at the largest Muay...

Coast draws literary heavyweights for Wordfest

A heavyweight lineup of Australian writers is headed for the coast this winter, with Hannah Kent confirmed as the headline act for this year's...

Surf Coast’s green credentials earn global tick

THE Surf Coast has earned global recognition for its approach to sustainable tourism, becoming one of a select group of destinations to achieve Eco...

Local community smash Good Friday fundraising records

TORQUAY and its neighbouring towns have raised $86,243 for the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) through this year's Good Friday Appeal. The new fundraising record was...

Healthcare made simple in torquay

TORQUAY Medical Hub is a one-stop destination for healthcare on the Surf Coast. Located just off the Surf Coast Highway, the medical clinic provides patients...

Built for the coast, designed to last

Along the Surf Coast, from Torquay to Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, lifestyle and design are closely connected, with outdoor spaces now playing a central...

New home, bigger game for Drummond

GEELONG'S largest golf retailer is now even bigger than ever before. Drummond Golf Geelong has relocated from Moorabool Street to 8-12 Pakington Street, Geelong West. The...

New facilities to boost female sport in Belmont

STAFF WRITER WORK has begun on a $2.75 million redevelopment of the McDonald Reserve pavilion in Belmont to provide modern facilities for female and junior...

Stop the Scroll, Surf Coast — Viral Food Festival Is Bringing the Internet to Life

Geelong, it’s time to stop the doom scrolling and start tasting. The Viral Food Festival is landing in Victoria for the very first time,...

Swell – Special Feature

Maple Bakery hits its stride under new owner

TORQUAY'S Maple Bakery is settling into its next chapter, with new offerings, a refined space and a strong focus on locals shaping its direction...

Watch every heat of Bells at the Torquay Taphouse

IF you're looking for a place to catch every heat of the 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the Torquay Taphouse has it covered. The...

A window to the wild

THE world-renowned exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum in London is now on display at the National Wool Museum. Featuring remarkable animal behaviour,...

Entries now open for 2026 ICM Geelong Cabinetry Awards

THE Independent Cabinet Makers Geelong (ICM Geelong) Cabinetry Awards are back for 2026, with entries now officially open for what promises to be another...

Young talent time: Surfing siblings receive Rising Star honour

CHARLIE and Delilah Chisholm recall being on the surfboard with their mum Angela as one of their earliest memories. As the Torquay siblings have grown,...

Artist collaboration drives new Bells look

RIP Curl has partnered with Melbourne artist Amy Jean to deliver a bold new merchandise range for the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells...

A simple and cost-effective way for small and medium businesses to hire employees and comply with Modern Awards

SINCE the implementation of Modern Awards in 2010, they have received many updates and changes. As a result, awards are complex and can be...

One of the Bellarine’s last opportunities

WHERE the Bellarine Peninsula meets the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Point Lonsdale has long been one of Victoria's most quietly coveted coastal towns. With...

Service your heater before winter hits

AS the cooler months approach, many households and businesses are preparing to switch their systems from cooling to heating. But waiting until the first...

The search for Australia’s football identity

WATCHING the Matildas fall agonisingly short in the final of the Asian Cup was a proud moment, but one filled equally with admiration and...