Local surfers represent community with pride at WSL event
LOCAL trio Bea Conroy, Ben Considine and Molly Powell represented the region with pride during the 2024 World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard...
David Schwarz to headline gala fundraiser
FORMER AFL footballer and recovered gambling addict David Schwarz will headline The Power in You Project's annual fundraising gala event in Geelong. The August 31...
Local lifesavers win at Australian IRB Championships
SURF Coast and Bellarine lifesavers helped bring multiple wins home for Victoria at the Sharkskin Australian and Interstate Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships. Strong performances...
Patagonia develop end-of-life wetsuit solution
ENVIRONMENTAL surf gear leader Patagonia has co-developed a groundbreaking circular solution for wetsuits. Alongside sustainability experts Bolder Industries, Patagonia is turning its end-of-life Yulex wetsuits...
Entries open for 2024/25 Queenscliff Art Prize
ENTRIES are now open for the fourth annual Queenscliff Arts Prize and all eyes are on making it the biggest one yet. The art extravaganza...
Rotary Ocean Grove toast successful year
ROTARY Club of Ocean Grove celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season and inducted new board members at its Changeover Dinner last week. More than...
Riding the wave of positivity
Local therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is searching for some new facilitators to ride waves and make a positive impact on young people's lives. Ocean...
Local club scores at state awards
A LOCAL sporting club is rolling on strong after taking out two honours at the 2024 Community Clubs Victoria Gala Night. Ocean Grove Bowling Club...
Fashion fundraising event to return
Hundreds of members of the local community will come together next month for one of Geelong's favourite charity fashion shows. Barwon Health Foundation's CatWalk4Cancer event...
Powerful pedal program to expand
A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs. Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal...
Peake, Attard make Vic Country squad
TWO Geelong cricketers will line up for Victoria Country as part of the U/19 male emerging players squad at the National Championships in December. Left-handed...
Hells Djarrak is back in 2024
ONE of VICTORIA'S most prestigious surfing trophies will be hoisted high into the air by the winners of Torquay Boardriders' annual Hells Djarrak multi-club...
A showcase of Shiraz
LOCAL wine-lovers will rejoice next month with the uncorking of the ninth annual Winter Shiraz Festival. The three-day event from August 2 to August 4...
Band room to rock again at Barwon Heads
THE Barwon Heads Hotel will once again swing the doors of its iconic band room back open for live gigs. A seven-year hiatus will come...
Mayor to advance future business opportunities with South Korea
GEELONG mayor Trent Sullivan will visit Changwon in South Korea to help build relationships and advance future business opportunities. His visit will help encourage investment...
QMF release single day tickets and playing dates
Queenscliff Music Festival has released single-day tickets and playing days for its 2024 music and art extravaganza. The award-winning festival, to be held from November...
Napona to sling final pizzas and wine
A MUCH-LOVED Ocean Grove restaurant will sling its final pizzas, steaks and decadent wines this weekend. After 13 and a half years in the old...
Foundation grants to give helping hand
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) will provide $215,000 to 13 local organisations supporting emergency relief across the Geelong region. Geelong Food Relief Centre, The...
Bellarine kinders benefit from grants
MORE than 10 kindergartens on the Bellarine are among those to be recipients of new government funding to help local children have the best...
Local heroes to battle with the best
TORQUAY's Ben Considine and Point Lonsdale's Bea Conroy can't wait to do their community proud when they take to the water in the WSL...
Bellarine North Rotary celebrate a year of success
BELLARINE NORTH Rotary Club celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season at its executive changeover meeting last week. More than 50 members of the club...
Bellarine has its say on Housing Statement
BELLARINE residents have had the chance to have their say about the cities, suburbs, towns and regions they want to live in at a...
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
Finalists announced for Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize
GEELONG Gallery has shortlisted 31 artists from across Australia for its 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize. The gallery's judging panel selected finalists for the $30,000...