New president to push for Bancoora SLSC upgrade
INCOMING Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club president Lisa Happ is aspiring to upgrade the club's facilities as the surrounding community grows rapidly. Mrs Happ said...
Feed Geelong Appeal raises $65,000 to go towards G21 food insecurity
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's 2022 Feed Geelong Appeal has raised more than $65,000 to help fight hunger and food insecurity in the...
Geelong Sharks host inaugural come and try day.
THE newly formed Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club held a come and try day at Ervin Reserve on Saturday, as they gear up for...
Volunteer at next month’s Volleyfest
THE callout is on for volunteers to be part of the biggest international beach volleyball festival which will spike itself into Torquay next month. The...
Considine and Conroy express excitement for local WSL event
TOP Victorian longboarders Bea Conroy and Ben Considine have expressed their excitement at the announcement of a World Longboard Tour event on their doorstep...
Technology cutting the risk of compost fires
GEELONG based company Sequence Digital is reducing the risk of fires at garden organics facilities thanks to a $26,000 grant from the City of...
Lorne and Deans Marsh commemorate local cricket icon
THE Lorne and Deans Marsh cricket clubs shared the field on Friday night to commemorate the life of local cricket stalwart Dave Harvey who...
“A True Community Legend”: Libby Bate wins Viva Energy Community Legend of the Year
LARA local and Cancer After Care Group Group president Libby Bate is this year's 2022 Viva Energy Community Legend of the Year. Described as a...
Victorian Longboard Titles announced as pathway to WSL event
THE state’s best longboard surfers will have the chance to gain a wildcard into the WSL World Longboard Tour event at Bells Beach through...
Exhibition shows off the legends of ’72
Torquay's Australian National Surfing Museum will soon host the Legends of Surf 72 exhibition, which takes visitors on nostalgic ride through a significant year...
Surf Life: Women who Live to Surf and Create
Anglesea author Gill Hutchison and photographer Willem-Dirk du Toit's book Surf Life is close to a decade in the making. In Hutchinson's words, it represents...
Run4Reef Geelong cancelled!
THE inaugural Run4Reef race in Geelong has been postponed due to severe weather and a lack of first aid resources as the state battles...
Family and friends to remember proud husband, friend and cycling enthusiast Tony Gove
TOMORROW (Saturday, October 15), riders from all around the world will unite for a special day of cycling, moving in memory of local Barwon...
Fighting Hunger: Feed Geelong Appeal kicks off
BUSINESSES across the G21 region are fundraising to help fight hunger and food insecurity by taking part in Geelong-based Give Where You Live Foundation's...
Surfing Victoria announce continuation of Coasting SUP program
SURFING Victoria has proudly announced the continuation of their popular Coasting Stand Up Paddleboarding program which will allow more women and girls to get...
Lost gold ring still looking for owner
GEELONG'S Justin Humphries is on a mission to find the owner of a stunning platinum and gold ring that he and his wife came...
AIRSHOW is back in March 2023
THE Australian International Airshow is returning to Avalon Airport this coming March and is set to be back bigger and better than ever before. From...
Surf Coast star Max Blackwood grows mullet for mental health
SURF COAST resident Max Blackwood has raised a total of $1048 throughout September by growing a mullet as part of Black Dog Institute's 'Mullets...
Queenscliff Primary sing in Wadawurrung language
EIGHT lucky students from Queenscliff Primary School performed a series of songs in traditional Wadawurrung language as part of a collaboration with the Wadawurrung...
Pets enjoy fun in the sun
THIS year's annual Pet's Day Out returned with a "bang" on the weekend as hundreds of dog lovers turned out to celebrate their favourite...
Rip Curl Pro back at Bells for 2023
THE iconic Rip Curl Pro will be back at Bells Beach again in 2023, as the World Surf League officially announce the schedule for...
Pre-paid funerals: your questions answered
Kings Funerals pre-paid consultants Julie Cantwell and Samantha Voyle Hallihan are here to help answer some of your most common questions about pre-paid funerals. How...
Protect your future wishes
No one knows what the future holds, but you can be certain about what you leave behind. Talk to your trusted legal advisor now to...
Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition launches in style
THE Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition season has officially been launched with more than 100 people turning out at GMHBA Stadium on Friday last week...