Rip View Swim Classic raises money and spirits
THE 32nd annual Rip View Swim Classic was held on Sunday at Point Lonsdale.
Surf Coast orienteering series gets under way
THE first of four 2020 Surf Coast Series orienteering events was held on the weekend in Barwon Heads.
Tim Gates Classic celebrates 10th year running
MORE than 700 people participated in the 10th annual Tim Gates Classic Fun Run/Walk at Fairhaven Beach on Sunday.
Record numbers set to run in Mountain to Surf
TOMORROW (Friday, January 10) will see a record number of competitors take part in the Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf.
McKeon joins fellow Olympians for Lorne Pier to Pub
TAKING place in just two days (Saturday, January 11), the Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub will now feature Olympic swimmer David McKeon alongside fellow...
David Picken turns passion into print
Surf Coast Football Club (SCFC) stalwart and local resident David Picken has recently launched a book, The Time of My Football Life.
Opening the Nightjar
THE first Nightjar Festival of the new year was held at Torquay Common yesterday (Thursday, January 2). Now in its 10th year, the festival saw...
Taking a trip down surf memory lane
The Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) recently unveiled a new exhibition looking back at the vehicles surfers have used to chase waves over the...
Lions help Tigers get there, oh my
THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club Under 15 side recently had the opportunity to tour Adelaide and take on some of the local clubs.
Rock2Ramp registers record numbers
ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held its annual Rock2Ranp competition last week, with more than 1,000 competitors taking to the water.
Bluebottles arrive at Surf Coast
BLUEBOTTLE jellyfishes have recently been found washed up on the shores of several local beaches.
Mental health charity ride exceeds lofty targets
A GROUP of Deakin medical students recently completed a ride across the country to raise funds for charity that researches and treats mental illness.
Learning to be the leaders of tomorrow
A LOCAL school recently participated in a program aiming to grow future leaders in the community.
Entries open for Victorian Inclusive Championship
ENTRIES are now open for the second Victorian Inclusive Championship, set to be held in Barwon Heads.
World Game Fund opens to community clubs
SOCCER clubs around Victoria can now apply for the state government's World Game Facilities Fund.
Mitchell to race in seventh Pier to Pub
ONE of the world's best Down syndrome swimmers will be among the 5,000 people taking part in this year's Pier to Pub on January...
Victorian Sports Awards recognise Starfish Nippers
NAOMI Symington and Janet Jones' work on the Starfish Nippers program has earned them a place among the finalists of Victorian Sports Awards.
Lions give crucial donation to Foundation 61
A GEELONG rehabilitation centre recently received a cheque from a local Lions club to help provide support for their clients.
Surf Coast authorities warn against illegal burn offs
THE Surf Coast Shire joined with police and firefighters last week to warn residents about the danger of illegal burn offs.