New low vision netball proves a hit
THE Barwon All Abilities Netball competition has just got more inclusive thanks to the introduction of a low vision ball, which is being used...
Mik Maks Songs to Help Us Grow
The wait is over for groovy movers, pirate wannabes and Mik Mak fans of all ages, who are rejoicing with the release of the...
Majer’s Three Boulders claims Queenscliff Arts Prize
VICTORIAN contemporary artist Irene Majer has been crowned the overall winner of the 2023 Queenscliff Arts Prize, Australia's biggest outdoor art and photographical exhibition. Triumphing...
Challenging the Mind: Local triathlon raises awareness
MORE than 30 people from the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region have pushed themselves to their physical limits to raise funds for Movember...
St Joseph’s, Highton Durran win BWCC flags
THE Barwon Women's Cricket Competition (BWCC) wrapped up its 2023 season at the weekend, staging its last two grand finals and crowning its last...
State’s best longboarders dazzle at Phillip Island
TORQUAY'S Ben Considine and Anglesea's Molly Powell have inched closer to a spot in the Bells Beach Longboard Classic, winning the Open Longboard divisions...
Support aplenty for Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day
THE annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day is well on its way to being one of the most successful yet, with more than 50...
Falcons announce Boys squads
THE Under 18 and Under 16 Geelong Falcons boys' squads have been announced ahead of their matchup with the Dandenong Stingrays on March 26. The...
Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTNoWrecks campaign
VICROADS Community Road Safety Grant Program funding has helped Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTnoWrecks campaign, a video series that aims to encourage drivers to not...
Wellways to run LGBTIQ+ safe space for young people
WELLWAYS Geelong will assist in developing and delivering a State Government initiative to launch 'safe spaces' for young people who identify as part of...
Spiller appointed acting CEO at Borough
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has elected Kelvin Spiller OAM as acting CEO, taking over the role from Martin Gill while he takes indefinite personal...
Feed Me to partner with Flying Brick for charity dinner
A CHARITY dinner at Flying Brick Cider House next month will help support Feed Me Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong in their efforts to...
Carr-Gregg to present seminars for school parents in Geelong
HIGH-PROFILE Victorian psychologist and Read the Play patron Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is set to deliver two important education sessions for parents of children starting...
Clean Up Australia Day preparations under way
THE nation's largest community-based environmental event is just around the corner, as the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong community come together to celebrate Clean...
Droomer lauded as a surfing Rising Star
REIGNING U/16 Boys ISA World Junior Surfing Champion Willis Droomer has capped off a fantastic year of personal accolades by winning the Male Rising...
Bells Beach pumps for Round 2 of Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
ROUND 2 of the 2023 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles was an absolute thriller, with six new event champions crowned in excellent waves at...
Westfield Local Heroes program reopens for 2023
NOMINATIONS have officially opened for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes program, an initiative that shines a light on unsung heroes in the local community. Returning...
New launch to get more kayaking in Queenscliff
A NEWLY constructed kayak launch has been installed at Queenscliff, providing easier water access for recreational boaters and aquatic users across the region. Earlier this...
Surfers playing a critical role in ocean safety
A NEW study from La Trobe University researchers has found that surfers play a critical role in keeping aquatic users safe, potentially saving hundreds...
Headspace to celebrate LGBTIQA+ community with queer stories series
HEADSPACE centre's across Geelong are speaking out for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a selection of online videos and content being released...
GRC giddy up for Good Friday racing
THE Geelong Racing Club are thrilled to be bringing the bet365 Good Friday Country Discovery Race Day to Geelong for the very first time,...
Surfing Victoria claim Victorian Health Promotion Award
SURFING Victoria has become second time winners at the Victorian Health Promotion Awards, taking home the Future Healthy Award for its Victorian Indigenous Surfing...
Koori Titles celebrate 25th anniversary in style
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles (Koori Titles) has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with more than 200 people enjoying pristine surf and...
Beaufort Municipal Brass Band to honour 150th anniversary in Portarlington
THE Beaufort Municipal Brass Band will be tuned up to play two free concerts tomorrow afternoon (February 18) for Portarlington's community to celebrate their...