Promising outlook for global travel markets
TOURISM leaders expect international visitation to the Great Ocean Road to be close to pre-pandemic figures by the middle of this year as the...
Climbing for a cause
Two local mums have combined exercise, adventure and compassion in their charity, Care Climb. Care Climb's mission is to make a difference through "Adventures with...
Sales open for boutique Apollo Bay apartment
AN OFF-the-plan sale for a high-end Apollo Bay apartment in the heart of town is sign of how the seaside location is changing, according...
Investment chance at Ryrie Street edge
A multi-faceted development opportunity in the heart of Geelong is on offer ahead of an anticipated development boom for the city's business precinct. 29 Ryrie...
Community bank chips in for sunflower celebration
A SURF Coast sunflower celebration will blossom into life in coming weeks thanks to a local funding boost. Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers will run...
Ceremonial cacao: the heart opener
In its purest form, raw cacao is full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It helps increase blood flow, and boots your mind, mood, and energy. In...
Light and airy beach retreat
Idyllic coastal tones are the showpiece feature of this architecturally designed home in a prestigious Point Lonsdale street. 82B Glaneuse Road has been beautifully designed...
Festival of Sails is back bigger and better in 2023, celebrating 180 years of the iconic Passage Race
Geelong's Festival of Sails will be celebrating a major milestone and is ready to party when it returns in January 2023, as it salutes...
Wreck2Reef returns with full program in 2023
Wreck2Reef organisers are running a full schedule of open water swims on the northern Bellarine this summer. The 13th annual Wreck2Reef, Indented Head Yacht Club's...
The unfolding journey of art and identity.
Jan Juc-based Wiradjuri woman, artist, and art therapy student Jessi Rebel has a unique style that is making waves in Geelong's art scene. Already this...
Restored weatherboard ready for new era
Old-school charm meets modern chic comfort in this award-winning Barwon Heads renovation. A 2020 renovation of the project known as Brown Heads House, designed by...
Vale Kevin Costa 1944-2022
THE St Joseph's College Geelong community has paid tribute to former student and long-time St Joseph's College Foundation committee member Kevin Costa, who died...
Positioned at the top of the class
Newtown is one of Geelong's most favored suburbs to live due to its central location to everything you need combined with the pleasant lifestyle...
Deyen Lawson hangs on for maiden PGA title
IT wasn't as emphatic as hoped, but Deyen Lawson has held on to claim the WA Open and a maiden PGA Tour of Australasia...
Incredible Jan Juc head-turner
One Agency Surf Coast has listed another outstanding Jan Juc property that is turning heads. This incredible multi-level home at 115 Strathmore Drive Jan Juc...
Bomboras cements destination reputation
THE newly refurbished Bomboras has expertly timed its re-opening for the region's peak season and its owners have ensured it has got the facilities...
Geelong’s best views for sale
GEELONG'S most highly sought-after housing development, Gen Fyansford, is soon releasing the final five lots in its Pinnacle release – stage 6.3. Offering sweeping panoramic...
Seasonal recipes for small kitchens
Surf Coast local Ashleigh Butler's recently released The Small Kitchen Cook gives travellers, vanlifers and tiny homers - or anyone who prefers things simple...
Going offline for a digital detox
Living in a digital age, many of us are glued to screens for hours each day. Perhaps you come home from a day working at...
Melbourne Fringe takes over Geelong
THE Melbourne Fringe Festival will be back in Geelong next month, with three nights of eclectic performances at Westend Geelong. For the festival's 40th year...
Geelong’s best busking competition is back
The streets are the perfect platform for unsigned artists to showcase their hidden talents, and this December, Geelong is the main stage. On December 17,...
The Sound Doctor is back this Spring
The Sound Doctor is welcoming back the warmer weather with gigs by Australian indie-pop musician Ben Lee supported by local up-and-coming Jan Juc artist...
Art of the Minds Festival celebrates National Mental Health Week
The Art of the Minds Festival is back next month with a jam-packed calendar of events to celebrate National Mental Health Week and raise...
Ling or Kelly to present AFL trophy
Geelong's most recent flag-winning captain Cameron Ling will hand over the AFL premiership cup to his successor Joel Selwood if the Cats are successful. A...