Surfers to battle on the Surf Coast
MORE than 50 of the state's best surf athletes will take to the water this weekend in a double-header of surfing events on the...
City to mark National Reconciliation Week
THE City of Greater Geelong will mark National Reconciliation Week with a series of planned activities across the region. City Hall will be lit up...
Coutas building momentum
QUEENSCLIFF is feeling full of confidence after pulling off a big upset in the Bellarine Football League seniors just before the league bye. The Coutas...
Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots
BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over...
Sawyers Arms wins top industry gongs
NEWTOWN’S Sawyers Arm Tavern has cleaned up in the Victorian division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence, claiming two major...
Wear orange on Wednesday for the SES
LOCAL SES volunteers will be recognised for their monumental emergency services efforts on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW). The National Day of Thanks will take place...
Dental property sells for $3.01 million
A purpose-built dental facility has been sold at 80 Geelong Road in Torquay for $3,010,000. The home of Surfside Dental Torquay was offered for sale...
Cats hope to put out the Power
GEELONG will be hoping to respond strongly to last weekend's nail-biting loss against the Giants when it meets Port Adelaide this afternoon (Saturday, May...
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
Sea of pink turns out for Mother’s Day Classic
MORE than 2,300 people wore pink for a purpose last weekend and participated in the Geelong edition of the Mother's Day Classic. Held at Eastern...
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
A SEXTET of councils have teamed up to oppose the Victorian Labor Government's proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy. Representatives from the six...
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
Expressions of interest open for Geelong Small Business Festival
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for businesses, industry leaders and organisations to host an event during the Geelong Small Business Festival. The flagship event...
Registrations open for push-up challenge
THE community is being encouraged to get their bodies moving and push up for better mental health this June. The Push Up Challenge is Australia's...
Safety upgrades to start on Ghazeepore Road
WORKS will begin next month to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety on Ghazeepore Road in Waurn Ponds. The upgrades will include indented parking bays, pedestrian...
Region’s best to battle for state surfing titles
MORE than 30 local surfers will compete in this weekend's final round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Competitors will be putting...
Staunton surfs to success at international event
A BELMONT surfer is beaming with pride after wearing the green and gold at an international surfing contest. Melanie Staunton has just returned from representing...
United hope to continue winning ways
GEELONG United's NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team. United...
Growing together in reconciliation
GEELONG's Johnstone Park will come to life later this month for a vibrant celebration of First Nations culture, community and connection. The annual Reconciliation in...
Local surfing stars reflect on Rip Curl Pro
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals are riding a huge wave of confidence following their appearance in this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Xavier...
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...
Price reappointed local RDA chair
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the Barwon South West region. She will continue to support the Barwon South...