Daniher’s Drive raises a record $2 million for MND research
THE search for an MND cure ventured coastal last week, with more than 230 people helping to raise a record breaking $2 million for...
Local family’s legacy shines on at Cottage
A FIFTH-GENERATION Queenscliff resident is continuing his family's legacy at Cottage by the Sea by hosting a special fundraising exhibition. Darren Allbutt will be selling...
Fishing festival hooks a huge crowd
HUNDREDS of avid fishers enjoyed perfect conditions for the annual Hooked on Bellarine festival at Portarlington on Sunday. The event drew people from all over...
AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes
AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...
Tradies drop tools for surfboards at URBNSURF
LOCAL duo Ethan Huxtable and Callan Cross reigned supreme in their respective surfing divisions at the 2024 WorkSafe Tradies Challenge. Huxtable (Jan Juc) was victorious...
Expo helps to provide workers for peak season
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed exploring a range of employment opportunities at the Gordon's Tourism and Hospitality Expo. The free-to attend event aimed to address workforce...
Gurus Stoneage Romeos glory
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus will be dropping into Geelong next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its hugely successful Stoneage Romeos album. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...