Golf day raises thousands for Geelong organisation
FUNDRAISING records were broken at the Curlewis Golf Course when the Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day returned for a fifth year. Held on March 9,...
Heritage machinery on display
AN EMPTY paddock at Oneday Estate Winery will be transformed into a display of all things historic for the annual vintage machinery event next...
Improvements for Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale beaches
SOME of Victoria's best beaches, including those on the Bellarine, will undergo works to address erosion and improve beach access. Announced by Minister for Environment...
Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory
IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...
New bird observation point unveiled
BARWON River's new bird observation point in Ocean Grove is now officially open. The launch on Friday last week was also a celebration of the...
Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations
A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...
genU celebrates diverse art
Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...
Flower power for two local mums
A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...
Father-daughter team take on firefighting championships
MEMBERS from fire brigades across Victoria will battle it out this at the Rural Juniors and Seniors State Championships, including a determined duo from...
Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club revs up
MEMBERS from the Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club will converge on Geelong Waterfront's Customs Lawn next weekend for the group's car display. The April 6 event...
Improving energy learning for early childhood educators
PARENTS for Climate have officially launched their own booklet to provide educators with tools to embed sustainability into early learning programs. The booklet, Energy Conservation and...
Shining a spotlight on the scallop fishing industry
MARITIME historian and film-maker Garry Kerr will present his documentary at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum tomorrow (Saturday, March 29). The documentary, Scallop Fishing in Australia:...
Rotary conference lands in Torquay
ROTARIANS descended on the Surf Coast over the weekend for the Rotary 9780 District Conference in Torquay. Held from Friday last week to Sunday, the...
Plan to shape Geelong’s policy about pets
THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to have their say on the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). All...
Gala to raise awareness for autism
CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...
Finding peace in the chaos of life
SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...
Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade
THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...
Ducks to race again in annual event
A WATERFALL of plastic ducks will descend from the Barwon Heads Footbridge over the Easter weekend as the annual Great Barwon River Duck Race...
Community support for business destroyed by fire
THE Portarlington community is rallying around business Pier Front Pizzeria after it was heavily damaged by a fire at the end of February. Fellow traders...
Geelong celebrates women
THE region has celebrated the contributions and leadership of women across the City of Greater Geelong as part of International Women's Day. Twenty-two women were...
Grant to explore history of the Dell
BELLARINE sea glass artist Rebecca Campbell has received a City of Greater Geelong Clever and Creative Seed Grant to research the history of the...
Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service
THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...
Surf Coast students to perform at Top Class music event
FIVE students from across the Surf Coast will perform at the Top Class Music Showcase as part of the VCAA Season of Excellence annual...
Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young...