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April 9, 2020
Schools get creative to commemorate Anzac Day
WHILE the Victorian Returned and Services League (RSL) has been forced to cancel their Anzac Day services because of the coronavirus, local schools are...
April 9, 2020
Events Geelong goes virtual
EVENTS Geelong recently launched Virtual Events to provide people with an alternate way to enjoy new experiences even while in lockdown. The events themselves vary...
April 9, 2020
Child Protection campaign launches
CRIME Stoppers and the eSafety Commissioner recently launched a nationwide Child Protection campaign. The awareness initiative seeks to keep children safe from sexual abuse and...
April 9, 2020
Avoiding the flu
Direct Chemist Outlet is encouraging people to be proactive in avoiding influenza this year. They are helping people avoid the flu through their in-pharmacy vaccination...
April 2, 2020
Beaches closed to prevent gatherings
BEACHES across the Surf Coast have been closed by various authorities in a bid to stop people gathering and risking the spread of coronavirus. After...
April 2, 2020
Independent panel to assess new Foundation 61 site
THE City of Greater Geelong recently announced they would be request an independent panel to review the viability of a women's-only community at a...
April 2, 2020
City announce First Nations Heritage Grants
THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the formation of a First Nations Heritage Grants fund to protect the history of the region's...
April 2, 2020
Buy Surf Coast campaign launched
THE Surf Coast Business Collective has launched their 'Buy Surf Coast' campaign to support local businesses amid the difficulties posed by coronavirus. The campaign seeks...
April 2, 2020
Grossman builds on family legacy
STEVE Grossman's immense contribution to Torquay Football Club is not only apparent through the amount of people at the club who know and respect...
March 26, 2020
Tigers pull up socks for community
TORQUAY Tigers Football Netball Club players and staff are putting the disappointment of the BFNL season's postponement behind them and turning their focus to...
March 26, 2020
Diving deep for inner peace
DOZENS of metres beneath the ocean’s surface, with scarcely any light and no source of oxygen, Torquay chiropractor Michael Cheesman made a discovery –...
March 26, 2020
Torquay SLSC clubhouse graffitied
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) members arrived at the clubhouse on Saturday to find much of it covered in graffiti. Much of the clubhouse’s...
March 26, 2020
David Morton to hang up his helmet
VETERAN firefighter David Morton is standing down as the captain of the Aireys Inlet Fire Brigade, having filled the role for two decades. Mr Morton...
March 26, 2020
Grimley encourages community spirit
DERRYN Hinch's Justice Party MP and Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley is encouraging community members to help one another through these difficult times. As...
March 26, 2020
Knitting for a cause
A LOCAL knitting group is determined to continue helping those most in need despite coronavirus limiting their ability to meet. The Birregurra Knit-Wits usually meet...
March 26, 2020
Barwon Health Foundation launches coronavirus fundraiser
BARWON Health Foundation recently launched a Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund to aid the health service in dealing with the pandemic. The fund has set the...
March 26, 2020
Elective surgeries to be fast-tracked
THE state government recently announced they will be fast-tracking people scheduled for elective surgery in the coming weeks to provide create space for coronavirus...
March 26, 2020
Virtual scavenger hunt to help families stay active
A SURF Coast local has devised an innovative way for people to be active and healthy while staying safe. Adventure for Life owner Iain Lygo...
March 26, 2020
ANZAC Day service cancelled
TORQUAY'S Anzac Day dawn service and march to Point Danger have been cancelled for the first time in their history. Torquay Returned Service League (RSL)...
March 26, 2020
Kerr receives third consecutive Ray Menzies Medal
ANGLESEA'S Dale Kerr has been awarded the Ray Menzies Medal for the best player in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) for the third...
March 26, 2020
Cricket round-up: Anglesea named champions as BPCA cancels finals
THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) cancelled last weekend's grand final matches due to coronavirus concerns. The highest placed clubs in the six different finals...
March 26, 2020
Geelong Runners Club hold Virtual Run
THE Geelong Runners Club (GRC) held their first "Virtual Run" on Thursday last week. The Virtual Run provides GRC members with a way to remain...
March 26, 2020
Laser focus required in trying conditions
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has hosted some of the most skilled domestic and international sailors in the Oceania and Australian Laser Masters Championship. Conditions...
March 26, 2020
Beaches to remain open for now
SURF life saving clubs on the Surf Coast are considering whether to follow Sydney's lead and close their beaches. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, and a...
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