Popular ferry secures future state funding
THE Portarlington Ferry is set to sail on, following the state government extending its support of the popular service for another 12 months. Minister for...
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
Eireborne to land in Geelong in 2024
Geelong locals are set to embrace Irish dancing fever next year when the highly anticipated and popular Irish performing sensations Eireborne head to Geelong...
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
CCMA announce catchment expert as new CEO
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke taking on the chief executive officer role from...
Works set to commence on popular boating site
A POPULAR Bellarine destination for recreational boating, yachting, fishing and offshore diving is set for car parking upgrades to provide better access for local...
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...
Bells Beach to start 2023-24 Victorian Open Series
VICTORIA's best surfers will head to the hallowed Bells Beach to kick off the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series later this year. The tri-event series will...
Bringing beauty to the canvas
Katerina Larsen creates beautiful and powerful figurative realism oil paintings in her home studio on the Surf Coast. Inspired by fashion, social media and film,...
From scrap to metal treasure
Local artist Scott Montgomery is hopeful of turning a lifelong passion for scrap metal into a full-time profession from his small garage. The Leopold...
Women’s art showcase to take centre stage
An inspiring ocean art exhibition featuring local women and non-binary artists will prime art lovers for this weekend's jam-packed Surf Coast Arts Trail extravaganza. Shoulda...
Retirement village delivers Bellarine job bonanza
THE opening of a new retirement village in Ocean Grove has sparked a Bellarine job bonanza with more than 50 new jobs created and...
Community event to celebrate road upgrade
THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate the completion of stage 1 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade this afternoon (July 30) at...
Jim’s Mowing founder makes bid to save Games
AN AUSTRALIAN business leader says he will step up to the starting blocks in an effort to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief executive officer...
Landcare groups to start new community workshops
BELLARINE Landcare Group and Geelong Landcare Network will today kickstart a new workshop series targeted at empowering small landholders to become land stewards. The Small...
Surf’s up for Victorian state team
MORE than 40 of Victoria's top surfers will be riding the waves of Port Macquarie next month when the Australian Surf Championships takes the...
Katy to ‘Steele’ the show at QMF
Award-winning Australian musician Katy Steele is thrilled to be joining a star-studded lineup for the 25th anniversary of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) this...