GWYLF grants to help community to thrive
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's 2023 Survive and Thrive program will provide more than $420,000 in grants to 15 local organisations to help...
Locals to push-up for mental health
THIS June, Lifeline Geelong and South West Victoria is encouraging locals to push for better mental health by participating in mental health initiative, 'The...
The art of Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Week, from June 2 to 9, will shed light on the advanced practice of hand therapy and the practitioners who are leading...
The Artful Collager set to sweep the Borough
THE Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery's (QNHG) popular 'The Artful Collager' exhibition is back for another year showcasing the imaginative collage compositions of 14 local...
Top First Nations surfers gather for 10th Australian Titles
THE top First Nations surfers from across the country have arrived on Wadawurrung Country in anticipation of this weekend's Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented...
Sweet sixty for Bancoora SLSC
BANCOORA SLSC members and affiliates have raised their glasses to six decades of surf education and community service at a special 60-year anniversary celebration...
Harrison makes Aussie team for ISA world titles
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has achieved her greatest professional feat to date, named as one of Australia's representatives in the International Surfing Association...
Geelong local spearheads jet ski challenge across Bass Strait
GEELONG local Brendan Whitty and two of his mates decided to bypass the Spirit of Tasmania and instead made the trip home from Hobart...
Where’s Wally competition with a Celtic twist
THE Portarlington National Celtic Folk Festival team is inviting residents and tourists on the Bellarine to take part in their brand new Where's Wally...
More trains on the way for Geelong travellers
PASSENGERS journeying between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will have more options for travel thanks to a new train stabling facility in Waurn Ponds...
Invitees for Bells Beach 50 Year Storm announced
THE public has spoken and the 40 invitees for the 2023 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun...
The Creek open new gallery inside historical site
While the industrial steel and metal sculptures are the ones that instantly draw attention, there is more to see at The Creek Gallery and...
Ocean Grove FNC sparkle in pink
THE Ocean Grove Football Netball Club's Pink Day fundraiser has helped to deliver a huge $15,500 boost to the Breast Cancer Network Australia. The Grubbers...
Mother’s Day Lunch reaches new fundraising heights
GEELONG Mums have raised a whopping $206,000 at the tenth anniversary of its popular Geelong Mums Mother's Day Lunch presented by Community Care Chemist. Hosted...
Takle and Webb claim state SUP titles
JAN JUC's Matt Takle and Torquay's Emma Webb have again risen to the top at the Victorian SUP Titles, winning the open men's and...
Barwon Heads Road upgrade gets green tinge
COMMUNITY members have helped add a native green tinge to part of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade during a planting day. Local children and residents...
Falls cancelled for 2024
THE Falls Festival will not ring in 2024 with organisers announcing the national New Year's event will take a year off to...
Prestigious event to celebrate 10th anniversary
THE Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented by Rip Curl, will return later this month to Djarrak/Bells Beach to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Recognised as one...
Danielle Laidley to headline Geelong IDAHOBIT event
FORMER AFL footballer and North Melbourne Kangaroos senior coach Danielle Laidley will headline a special Geelong IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and...
Major infrastructure projects go under review
THE federal Labor Government has started a review into all major infrastructure slated to be built over the next decade, but a Victorian Liberal...
Lorne features on travel show
POPULAR Channel 9 travel program Postcards has taken a trip down to the stunning Lorne this week to unearth the best in dining, entertainment...
Rip Curl run first virtual surf pro retrospectively
RIP CURL is reaching new heights in the surf industry with the introduction of the world's first virtual surfing competition presented by Tourism Fiji. Thanks...
Staying bright in life with Amitié
TUCKED away on Beach Road, Torquay, a community of sewers and quilters catch up while working on textile creations in a shop filled with...
Goodwin showcases Australia’s thriving music scene in new exhibition
Geelong music and arts photographer Lucinda Goodwin's immersive exhibition Retrospect 001 is an exclusive look into Australia's thriving music scene, showcasing imagery from more...