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March 7, 2025

Pets step out in GAWS fundraiser

MORE than 250 people and their dogs put paws to the floor and raised $11,700 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. The annual Paws for GAWS...

March 6, 2025

Blue shirts turn out in waves

MORE than 250 volunteers helped put smiles on dials at the Disabled Surfing Association Ocean Grove's second meet for 2025. Last Sunday's event saw 70...

March 6, 2025

A record-breaking giving day for Cottage

A QUEENSCLIFF children's charity has raised a record-breaking $315,000 at its annual Giving Day. More than 275 supporters put their pennies towards assisting Cottage by...

March 5, 2025

Bellarine’s best agriculture to go on show

MORE than 4,000 people are expected to embrace all things agriculture at this weekend's Bellarine Show. Sunday's (March 9) event at Portarlington Recreational Reserve will...

March 4, 2025

Ruthie Foster heading to Queenscliff

Grammy Award-winning artist Ruthie Foster is ready to rock audiences across Australia in 2025, including in Queenscliff next month. The Texan musician will take to...

March 2, 2025

Geelong heart patient shares journey with Marles

A Geelong heart patient and artist has shared his special health journey with Deputy Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles. Newtown resident Chenery...

March 2, 2025

Foundation tees off with successful fundraiser

MORE THAN 120 golfers have teed off and helped raise more than $106,000 for those doing it tough in the Greater Geelong region. Nearly 40...

March 2, 2025

Volunteers to put smiles on dials at DSA Ocean Grove meet

CLOSE to 200 volunteers are expected to put smiles on dials at today's (March 2) Disabled Surfing Association meet at Ocean Grove. The event will...

February 28, 2025

Surfing Victoria launch Reconciliation Action Plan

SURFING Victoria has released its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it aims to build on its 27 commitment toward addressing racism and...

February 27, 2025

Considine, Conroy win at Phillip Island

SURF Coast duo Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have reigned supreme at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island. More than 80...

February 27, 2025

Pond to drop into Barwon Heads

Australian psychedelic rockers Pond will be bringing their high energy to the Barwon Heads Hotel next month. The Perth band will be playing all their...

February 26, 2025

Sod turned for Barwon Women’s and Children’s

THE first sod has been turned on the new $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital in Geelong.
Minister for...

February 26, 2025

Giving day to help provide more children with a break

A QUEENSCLIFF children's charity is hoping community generosity will shine bright on its annual giving day next month. Cottage by the Sea will be hosting...

February 25, 2025

Brewhouse shuts doors for renovations

ONE of Queenscliff’s most historical local venues has shut its doors until later this year as it goes under renovation. Yesterday (Monday, February 24), works...

February 25, 2025

Study shows climate change worries surfers

A SURFERS for Climate survey has shown surfers are alarmed about climate change impacting their livelihoods moving forward. The environmental action group recently surveyed 1,085...

February 25, 2025

Local lifesavers awarded National Medal

MORE than 15 local lifesavers have been awarded national honours for their outstanding service to aquatic safety. Lifesavers from Anglesea, Lorne, Fairhaven, Jan Juc, Wye...

February 24, 2025

Date set for Longest Lunch fundraiser

ONE of Geelong's top culinary fundraising events returns next month to raise money for the Barwon Health Foundation. Geelong's Longest Lunch will be held at...

February 23, 2025

Pet photographer seeks local subjects

AN internationally acclaimed pet photographer is making her way to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong this week to continue an exciting national charity project. Kerry...

February 23, 2025

Paws to the floor for GAWS

TAILS will be wagging in Geelong as hundreds of people and their four-legged companions take part in the PAWS for GAWS Charity Dog Walk. The...

February 22, 2025

Longboard riders get ready for state titles

THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers will be competing this weekend at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Phillip Island. The...

February 21, 2025

BFNL Anzac Day clash among fixture changes

AFL BARWON has made several fixture changes across two of its top competitions, headlined by two Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) clubs now playing...

February 21, 2025

Extreme heat forces changes to V/Line trains

EXTREME heat timetables will be in place tomorrow (Saturday, February 22) for trains on V/Line's Geelong line due to forecast hot temperatures. Train speed restrictions...

February 21, 2025

Local surfers compete at Gold Coast Open

TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine has surfed to success at the Gold Coast Open, finishing in the semifinals of the world qualifying series event. Considine gathered...

February 16, 2025

McKeegan endorses grant program

WESTFIELD Local Heroes winner Damian McKeegan is encouraging people to nominate a champion of their community to receive this year's $20,000 grant. McKeegan was crowned...