Local netballers earn state selection
SEVEN of Geelong's best up and coming netballers have been selected in Netball Victoria's high-performance Elevate program. Indiah Madden, Indi O'Connor, Abhi Sanjeev and Lily...
Superstars galore at Beyond the Valley
AUSTRALIA'S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration. The four-day spectacular will return to...
Cut Copy seize the moments
One of Australia's most beloved musical exports Cut Copy are hoping to create some memorable moments in Barwon Heads next month. The influential electronic, synth...
Geelong’s rising stars shine
GEELONG'S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. More than 260 people gathered last...
Torquay makes decision on GFNL promotion
THE Torquay Football Netball Club has come to a decision on league promotion and will stay in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for...
Samesyn make finalist list for global competition
SAMESYN 2.0 restaurant in Torquay has a huge opportunity to grow its profile after being named a finalist in a social media sensation’s new...
Port locals driving MND cause forward
A GROUP of Portarlington locals are well on their way to making their fundraising dreams come to fruition in this year's Daniher's Drive. The team...
Beyond the Valley back at Barunah Plains
TENS of thousands of people will dance their way west of Geelong to enjoy one of Australia's premier multi-day music festivals later this year. Beyond...
Everclear to sparkle again in Barwon Heads
AMERICAN alt-rockers Everclear are sure to bring non-stop energy and pure fun to the Barwon Heads Hotel later this year. One of of the most...
Rotunno signs with Geelong Venom
GEELONG Venom has signed a dynamic new guard ahead of its second season in the Women's National Basketball League. Former Melbourne Boomers development player Lilly...
Cats break membership record
THE Geelong Cats have hit an all-time membership high, eclipsing 91,000 members for the first time in the AFL club's history. After surpassing 90,000 members...
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
Glamorous fundraiser dazzles in Geelong
ONE of Geelong's most fashionable fundraisers has again delivered a huge boost to cancer services within the region. Barwon Health Foundation's Catwalk4Cancer event was attended...
No big incinerator in Lara
THE Lara community is rejoicing following a decision to not proceed with a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Lara. Today (Wednesday August 20), Recycling Victoria announced...
Multicultural alliance heads to Canberra
THE Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) has made a big impression in Canberra, raising significant awareness of issues facing regional Victoria around...
Local lifesavers achieve excellence
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have cleaned up at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, amassing more than ten statewide...
Winter festival glows on the Bellarine
ADVENTURE PARK is celebrating the successes of its fifth annual Winter Glow Festival, with record numbers turning out to attend the event in 2025. [caption...
How free mentoring changed one local mum’s outlook
A PORTARLINGTON mother has found stability and purpose by participating in a local mentoring program. Single mother Bridgette Quinn first connected with Parent Pathways...
Surf Coast, Bellarine surfers soar at 2025 Longboard Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers have surfed to success at the 2025 Australian Longboard Titles, which wrapped up last month. John...
The Q Train steams towards award finals
LOCAL tourism drawcard The Q Train is chugging toward statewide honours again after being named a finalists in the 2025 Restaurant and Catering Hostplus...
Surfers to make waves in September
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine surfing community are being encouraged to get behind the return of Surf Aid's Make A Wave campaign. The fifth annual...
Fashionable fundraiser to return to Geelong
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Geelong's most anticipated fashion fundraising events. The Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is set to illuminate the Geelong Arts...
Cottage branch celebrate centenary of support
THE Highton/Ceres Acorn Branch of Cottage by the Sea has notched up a significant milestone in their efforts to help transform the lives of...
Brown joins Cats’ coaching ranks
THE Geelong Cats AFLW coaching ranks have received a huge boost, with former AFL player Nathan Brown joining the club. The 183-gamer for Collingwood and...