Ocean Mind kickstart new fundraising wave
TORQUAY therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is hoping to enrich the lives of more young people in 2024 through its new "50 for 50"...
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
Bellarine to shine blue
AN OCEAN Grove local is hoping to spread love and resilience with the community at a special fundraising event next month. Mark Woodhouse will honour...
Rolling Pin again serves up nation’s top pie
THE SUCCESS just keeps rolling in for a Bellarine bakery after winning Australia’s Best Pie for the third time in four years. Rolling Pin Pies...
Hawks push road safety message
THE Drysdale Football Club is encouraging grassroots clubs to advocate for road safety this season for their chance at winning up to $10,000. The Transport...
Torquay Dance Academy students headline Victorian productions
IT HAS been a huge year for the dancers at Torquay Dance Academy (TDA). Now beginning their 12th year teaching Surf Coast children how to...
Geelong encouraged to give to appeal
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping locals can dig deep this month to help support those experiencing hardship during its 2024 Give...
Leisure Network to put inclusion at forefront of sport
LEISURE Networks aims to spread inclusion sports even more far and wide in 2024 and have locked in a series of dates for activations...
2024 World Longboard Tour to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League will kick off its 2024 World Longboard Tour down on the Surf Coast at Bells Beach. The WSL Bells Beach Longboard...
Giving everyone a fighting chance
People, purpose and perseverance are the three core values behind Bones MMA.Owners Matt and Lani Williams are on a mission to show how their...
Theatre win global award
Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has been recognised for its creativity and dedication to the arts and awarded the prestigious Golden Lion Award for...
Cottage’s compassionate cause
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea hope to harness the full generosity of the community on Tuesday, March 5 for its annual Giving...
State’s best juniors to compete at Bells Beach
MORE than 100 of the state's best juniors will take to the hallowed breaks of Bells Beach this weekend for Round 1 of the...
Conroy and Dunton the cream of the crop at Phillip Island
POINT Lonsdale's Bea Conroy and Mornington Peninsula stalwart Sam Dunton claimed top honours at round one of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island...
Artist applications open for 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival
APPLICATIONS are now open for artists keen to make their mark at the 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival. The 26th edition of the volunteer-run festival will...
Courses to help futureproof rail industry
DEAKIN University and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are hoping to futureproof the railway workforce with an inaugural rail-specific micro-credential university course. The new program...
Midnight Oil star to bring debut book to Ocean Grove
BOOKGROVE in Ocean Grove is starting off its 2024 author series with a huge hit by hosting a founding member of Midnight Oil who...
Vision Australia Geelong to highlight importance of technology
VISION Australia Geelong will be showcasing the many ways technology can support people who are blind or have low vision at two free information...
Couta Boats race again in Port Phillip Bay
THE historical Queenscliff Couta Boat fleets made their return to the water in a passage race from Sorrento. Last Saturday's event saw members of the...
Holland and Noble victorious on Phillip Island
MORNINGTON Peninsula youngster Ava Holland and former state champion Steve Noble (Cape Paterson) took top honours on Phillip Island over the weekend in round...
Geelong designated a Tree City of the World for a second year
CITY of Greater Geelong has secured its status as a Tree City of the World from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation for...
State’s best longboarders to start 2024 season
VICTORIA'S best longboarders will descend on Phillip Island this weekend for Round 1 of the 2024 Victorian Longboard Titles. The two-day event will showcase more...
Australia’s best surf rowers light up Lorne
MORE than 1,400 competitors graced the shores of Lorne Beach for Australia's premier surf boat event over the weekend. The four-day Team Navy Australian Surf...
Barwon Heads bank surpass $1m in donations
COMMUNITY Bank Barwon Heads says it is "incredibly proud" to have surpassed $1 million in total donations over the past 11 years. The local establishment...