Webb adds another Aussie title
TORQUAY surfer Emma Webb added another two Australian titles to her trophy cabinet at the 2023 Australian SUP Titles at Sussex Inlet in New...
Leisure Networks facilitating sport with a smile
LEISURE Networks has helped to deliver sport with a smile at its annual inclusive Cricket Gala Day. More than 70 all abilities athletes from four...
Goodwin for local music industry
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Geelong photographer has been lauded for decades of dedication to the local music industry and awarded a prestigious music prize. Lucinda Goodwin...
Barwon Health win sustainability award
BARWON Health's commitment to sustainability and climate resilient health systems landed them with top honours at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last month, the Barwon...
‘Lonnie’ making waves with new junior program
THE Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club is making waves in the local surfing scene with its newest junior development surfing program. 'Lonnie Groms' is tailored to...
National champions crowned on Phillip Island
SIX new Australian champions were crowned in quality waves on Phillip Island over the weekend at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The nine-day event featured...
Surfs up for local secondary school students
NEXT year, secondary school students will have a chance to compete in a special tag team surfing event for the first time. The Australian Interschools...
Donations to double for remainder of appeal
CHILDREN from Bell Park Kindergarten have shared kindness to those who need it most in Geelong's community by supporting the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. The...
Beanie Tree to support locals in need
THREE local community groups have teamed up “to pay it forward” this Christmas by combining their skills to knit and crochet 173 special beanies...
Bellarine swim centre celebrate big milestone
MORE than 300 people turned out to celebrate Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre's 15th birthday. Sunday's free celebration event officially kicked off the City of...
Surfing Victoria title schedule revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced its 2024 Victorian State Titles event calendar, with shortboard, longboard and SUP disciplines all slated to feature. The jam-packed season of...
Foundation encouraging festive season giving
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is calling on the community to show support for locals battling homeless and food insecurity this festive...
Community Hub opens at Mount Duneed
THE $13 million state-of-the-art Poa Banyul Community Hub is officially open and will provide a boost to early years and family services in the...
Emerging artist competition to return at 2024 Festival of Sails
THE call-out is on for emerging music artists to come and be part of the jam-packed entertainment at the 181st Festival of Sails in...
Decade of Ocean Grind
FROM a small humble coffee dream while hiking through Central South America to becoming coffee roasting trailblazers within the industry, Mark Clatworthy and his team...
Grovedale Hotel secure the gold at national awards
The team at The Grovedale Hotel are charging their glasses after winning the Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) title at the 2023 Australian...
QMF dazzles in the Borough
MORE than 9,000 people danced away and enjoyed four days of non-stop entertainment at Queenscliff Music Festival. Last week's event featured more than 100 musicians...
Gentlemen of Geelong rally together for men’s health
MORE than 200 men turned out to talk, laugh, eat, and raise more than $100,000 for men's health at the annual Gentlemen of Geelong...
Pawsitively Perfect: Pets shine at Warralily
RAIN certainly didn't dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 locals who turned out with their pets to the picturesque Mirambeena Park for Warralily's...
Santa to swap snow for sand on Bellarine
SANTA Claus will swap snow for sand this festive season when he heads for the beach on the Bellarine Peninsula. Throughout November and December, Sandy...
Local projects secure gold at sustainability awards
THREE local environmental projects have been lauded for their contributions towards a more sustainable and resilient society at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria...
Priscilla lands local theatre company “CentreStage”
A LOCAL theatre company has been lauded for its excellence and is up for seven titles at the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. For...
Babe Rainbow ready to boogie in Torquay
Australian psychedelic surf rock royalty, Babe Rainbow will be riding the waves into Torquay tomorrow (November 26) for a special twilight gig. Formed in 2015...
Bones fighters kick goals on professional debut
BONES MMA returned with a strong win, a controversial draw and a narrow loss from the Roots 24: Welcome to Jamrock professional Muay Thai...