Snap up a big one this season
FISHERS are enjoying the spoils of catching big snapper from boats, piers, jetties and rock walls across Port Phillip and Corio bays. Snapper spawning season...
Falcons appoint Heffernan as Girls’ coach for 2025
AN INVALUABLE member of the Geelong Falcons program will be taking on a lead role on and off the field in 2025. Tash Heffernan has...
13th and Jan Juc secure National Final honours
LOCAL boardriding clubs 13th Beach and Jan Juc have qualified for the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after strong performances in the state qualifying...
Kellett’s put pedal to the medal
A TORQUAY couple have landed on the podium again at the WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships. Kate Kellett and her husband Brett...
Groms dazzle at national surf event
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best shortboard surfers put it all on the line over the weekend to gain vital national ranking points in...
Holmes wins first Carji Greeves Medal
GEELONG Cats utility Max Holmes has claimed his first Carji Greeves Medal, the club's top individual honour. Holmes polled 164 votes at the ceremony on...
Bellarine team leading the FightMND charge
A TIGHT-KNIT group of Bellarine locals have their wheels in motion this week to raise vital funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in the...
Bellarine SES launch recruitment drive
THE Bellarine SES is encouraging people to come "be part of something amazing" and have launched a secondary recruitment drive for 2024. The local emergency...
Bodyjar to rock the Torquay Hotel
Melbourne punk rockers Bodyjar will make the trip down the highway to let its energy run rampant on the Surf Coast. The four-piece band will...
Pause, reflect and reconnect: Celebrating headspace Day
HEADSPACE Geelong is encouraging the community to pause, reflect and reconnect tomorrow (October 10) in recognition of headspace Day. The theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’...
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
Nominees announced for AFL Barwon Community Awards
AFL BARWON has announced the nominees for this year's Community Awards, which celebrates volunteers in the Barwon region. More than 50 people from local sporting...
Christmas in Geelong launch date revealed
YULETIDE fans can now block out November 30 as the opening night of the Christmas in Geelong program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...
Juc fired up for Victorian ABB qualifier
JAN Juc Boardriders Club are feeling primed for a strong showing against the state's best clubs at today's (October 6) Australian Boardriders Battle state...
Golfers tee off to support Hawks
MORE than 90 golfers teed off this week to raise funds for the Drysdale Football Club at its Annual Golf Day. The event at Portarlington...
Whale carcass to be removed from 13th Beach
THE 16-tonne fin whale carcass lying on 13th Beach was scheduled to be removed yesterday (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released on Wednesday this...
Luncheon delivers plus to charity
MORE than 250 people stepped out in colour and style to support Kids+ at its 12th annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The event at The...
Come meet your Borough candidates
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe locals will have a chance to hear from their council candidates at the Point Lonsdale Primary School tomorrow evening (October 4). The...
Whale carcass to be removed from 13th Beach
The 16-tonne fin whale carcass will be removed from 13th Beach tomorrow (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released today (Wednesday, October 2), The Department...
Applications open for Geelong and Bellarine events funding
GEELONG and Bellarine businesses are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Regional Business Events Program. Funding is available for eligible event organisers hosting...
EPA’s five key environmental tips for businesses
EPA Victoria has identified five tips for local businesses wanting to do the right thing by the environment this spring. EPA says the key to...
Local surfers to compete in Rip Curl GromSearch
THE region's best shortboard surfers will join more than 200 of their fellow competitors at Phillip Island for next week's Rip Curl GromSearch event. The...
Feedback to shape future of St Leonards Pier
PARKS VICTORIA has captured feedback from nearly 800 community members to help shape the future of the St Leonards Pier. The Consultation Summary Report for...
Whale carcass to naturally decompose at 13th Beach
THE fin whale carcass now on 13th Beach will be left to naturally decompose, with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)...