Program aims for wiser drivers and safer roads
A PROGRAM that ran in Torquay throughout August has helped elderly drivers be safer and feel more confident when driving. The Wiser Driver program, which...
Surf Museum takes Great Sporting Land to the shore
A local museum has contributed to a recently completed online sporting exhibit search engine giant Google. To celebrate Australia's rich sporting heritage, Google launched Great...
Council looking for feedback on Bells Beach management
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking further public feedback this month about the management of Bells Beach. The consultation is part of the council’s Bells...
Torquay and Modewarre to fight for grand final spot
The weekend's semi-finals at Portarlington Reserve set up a preliminary final between Torquay and Modewarre, while Ocean Grove was eliminated. Ocean Grove had lost to...
Ecotourism booming in Australia
A national organisation has recently reported the significant benefits of ecotourism in Australia. Ecotourism is a pressing matter on the Surf Coast, with Eden Project...
First Brownlow returns to Geelong
A SPECIAL piece of AFL history arrived at Geelong last week with the first ever Brownlow Medal returning to the club. The club's purchase of...
Surf Coast FC hold Ladies Day
SURF Coast Football Club held their annual Ladies Day fundraising event at Grant Pavilion in Banyul Warri Reserve on Saturday. Melbourne Victory defender Alexandra Gummer...
Waterborne: Wetlands to be constructed near Armstrong Creek
CONSTRUCTION of a sustainable wetlands system is expected to begin near Armstrong Creek in late October. Sparrovale Wetlands are planned to be beneficial to both...
Bellarine Bears reach grand final
The Bellarine Bears defeated the East Geelong Saints on Saturday at Wallington Reserve to ensure a place in the Geelong Baseball Association grand final. It...
Tigers maul Roos to set up preliminary final showdown with Geelong Amateur
TORQUAY earned a spot in the preliminary final by defeating Anglesea at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Anglesea’s hopes of a first premiership since 1999...
Point Lonsdale SLSC looking for recruits
A BELLARINE surf life saving club is launching a recruitment drive for the upcoming season. Point Lonsdale SLSC is looking to have more people involved...
Bellarine Bears T-ball program a hit with cubs
DUE to the huge numbers they’ve been enjoying, the Bellarine Bears are extending their junior T-ball program into the off-season. The program was initially set...
Morgan Griggs-Kennelly returns for Australian Surf Championships
MORGAN Griggs-Kennelly recently competed in the 2019 Australian Surf Championships, held across the Tweed Coast in New South Wales. Griggs-Kennelly took part in the Australian...
Netball finals underway
THE weekend saw Portarlington Recreation Reserve host the opening round of the BFNL netball finals. Saturday’s game saw Geelong Amateurs narrowly defeat Ocean Grove 41-38...
Dramatic win keeps Surf Coast FC’s promotion hopes alive
SURF Coast Football Club’s Senior Men’s team are still on the hunt for promotion thanks to a dramatic 1-0 win over league leaders Altona...
Netball finals start this weekend
The BFNL netball finals get under way this weekend at Portarlington Recreation Reserve. In the first qualifying final on Saturday, August 24, Geelong Amateur face...
Torquay Under 15s win Division 2 grand final
TORQUAY Canning has become the Under 15 Division 2 premiers after a tense final against Ocean Grove. Coach Brad Skerke said he was delighted at...
Barwon Heads victorious in two grand finals
IT was a great weekend for Barwon Heads Football Club as they saw their Seagals sides win the Under 18 Division 2 and the...
Voting open for Geelong Refinery Club Legend Awards
The finalists of the Geelong Refinery Club Legend Awards have now been announced, with voting open for the People’s Choice Awards. Now in their third...
Roadwork delays expected on Great Ocean and Colac-Lavers Hill roads
A series of roadworks are set to commence in the next few days, the first happening this weekend on Colac-Lavers Hill Road. On both Saturday...
Drysdale face off against North Geelong in grand final
Drysdale will play North Geelong in the 2019 Division 2 Women's grand final on Sunday, with the game will kick off at 12.50pm at...
Queenscliff Marine Science Centre opens its doors for community day
Visitors will have the chance to learn all about the weird and wonderful marine creatures that call Port Phillip home when the Queenscliff Marine...
Alex Brown reaches 150 career games
ALEX Brown played her 150th game on July 21. She was appointed captain for the day and led her team through a congratulatory banner...
Senior women’s finals kick off with Barwon Heads taking on Colac Imperials
The finals of the AFL Barwon Senior Female Division Epworth Cup kick off on Sunday. The elimination final sees Barwon Heads take on Colac Imperials...