Blue water outlook in Old Torquay: 5 Follett Street, Torquay
SET in a tightly held Old Torquay pocket, this solid coastal home captures sweeping blue-water outlooks and effortless indoor-outdoor living, with generous spaces designed...
Seclusion on Summerhills: 8 Summerhills Avenue, Lorne
THIS well-designed coastal home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a powder room, multiple living zones and four separate decks, creating a spacious and...
Rising talent puts Surf Coast on the combat sports map
LOCAL amateur boxer Emily Biram continued her strong run of form with a win over the weekend, adding another polished performance to her growing...
Kayak legend returns to Queenscliff
MORE than four decades after pushing off from Queenscliff on what is still regarded as one of the most extraordinary small-boat journeys ever attempted,...
Modern comfort, effortless living
PERFECTLY positioned in a quiet pocket of Mount Duneed, this beautifully presented home offers a seamless blend of contemporary style, spacious living and effortless...
Restoration begins on Queenscliff wreck bell
FOR generations of Queenscliff residents, the sound of the wreck bell carried a single unmistakable meaning: trouble at sea. Long before radios and sirens, the...
Funding available for Landcare projects
LANDCARE and environmental volunteer groups across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian...
Call for experts to lead Geelong business workshops
LOCAL entrepreneurs and industry experts are invited to help design the 16th annual Geelong Small Business Festival as the council begins its search for...
Writers festival debut to bring national authors to Surf Coast
The Surf Coast will host one of Australia’s most recognisable finance journalists this June, with Chris Kohler confirmed as the headline speaker at a...
Health authorities urge vaccinations as measles risk grows
HEALTH authorities are urging residents across the Barwon South West region to check their measles vaccination status as cases continue to rise across the...
Scholarships launched to support women’s leadership
A NEW scholarship program aimed at helping women to grow their leadership skills was launched last week as part of the region's International Women's...
Geelong Travel earns top honours for luxury cruise travel
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised among the leading agencies in Australia after a standout year helping travellers book luxury cruise experiences. Geelong Travel,...
Councils examine planning controls as Coles debate continues
PLANNING controls for Point Lonsdale will be reviewed by the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe amid ongoing debate over a...
On board the boom: The Q Train and a region gaining momentum
GEELONG and the Bellarine are entering a new era as tourism destinations and few operators are better placed to see it than The Q...
Dual-wing beach house among the Moonahs: 22 Cameron Road, Anglesea
SET in a coveted position in the tightly held pocket of Cameron Road, this exceptional four-bedroom home is the quintessential modern beach residence that...
Game on: next generation of football stars invited to hone their skills
AN April school holiday development camp will give young footballers across Geelong and the Surf Coast a chance to sharpen their skills. Run by Coerver...
Queenscliff Hotel reopens after major restoration
THE Queenscliff Hotel has reopened its doors, bringing one of the town's most recognisable landmarks back into use after seven years. Owners Rob and Tammy...
Final plans released for St Leonards Pier rebuild
The final design for the St Leonards Pier rebuild was released on Tuesday this week. While the pier's larger footprint and revised layout were confirmed...
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay
Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...
Stuart Coffield-led Geelong Travel crowned nation’s best
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised as the best in the country after a standout year delivering premium touring experiences. Geelong Travel, led by...
Monica Hayes Award honours Bellarine volunteer
A long-serving member of the Portarlington Football Netball Club has been named the recipient of the 2026 Monica Hayes Award. Club secretary Anne Mathieson received the...
Ocean Grove author spins wild orangutan tale
SIBLING squabbles take a wild turn in Ocean Grove author Heather Gallagher's new children's novel My Brother, The Orangutan. The story, which Gallagher will launch...
Local family adopts kitten injured in January bushfires
A KITTEN found injured in northern Victoria after the January bushfires has found a new home with a local family. The young cat, now named...