August 3, 2025
Lizzy Hoo
THE comedy scene in Geelong is heating up as Laughs and Lagers returns to Blackman's Brewery in Grovedale this Sunday, August 3. Presented by Geelong...
August 1, 2025
Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay
WATER restrictions will be lifted in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from today (Friday, August 1) A welcome rise in storage levels mean the...
July 30, 2025
Electricity network seeks apprentices
CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...
July 29, 2025
Push for preventative support for type 2 diabetes
DIETITIANS Australia wants to see a more proactive, preventative and early intervention approach in nutrition support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The...
July 27, 2025
Celebrating five decades of Richard Clapton
AUSTRALIAN musician Richard Clapton first landed on the music scene five decades ago with his debut album Prussian Blue, a milestone he is celebrating...
July 27, 2025
The untold story of Australian soldiers
AN author's debut book sheds light on how Australian prisoners of war broke out and became resistance fighters, double agents and spies during World...
July 27, 2025
NEW exhibition creates comfort
WINTER in Geelong is about to get slightly warmer as Geelong Illustrators launch its Keepin' it Cosy exhibition on August 2. The exhibition is all...
July 24, 2025
Jan Juc General Store to stay open
THE Jan Juc General Store will remain open, with owner Dujin (Jin) Zheng deciding to continue running the local business. It was expected the popular...
July 22, 2025
Country music heads to Torquay
Nashville country musician Jackson Dean is heading down under for his On The Back of My Dreams world tour with performances across metro and...
July 22, 2025
Improving the mental health of Geelong locals
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for community members to shine a light on the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the region. In...
July 21, 2025
Applications open for child protection jobs
APPLICATIONS for the 2026 Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) are now open as the initiative returns for its 10th year. People studying a social work,...
July 20, 2025
Inspiring writing for 11 years
For more than a decade, Pearl Wilson and Jenny Macaulay have come together to organise Midwinter Words, an annual literary weekend on the Bellarine,...
July 18, 2025
All Aboard shines on stage
TORQUAY'S All Aboard DisABILITY Support Services brought the community together last week for two performances of Shrek. The showcase performance is put on by All...
July 17, 2025
Lorne workshops aim to improve housing affordability
THE Surf Coast Shire is running workshops in Lorne with the goal of improving housing affordability for key and essential workers in the municipality. A shortage...
July 15, 2025
the waves of a sea change
Journalist Kate Halfpenny has spent decades telling the stories of others, now she's penned a memoir about her own life. Boogie Wonderland is the writer's...
July 14, 2025
Test for bowel cancer before it’s too late
A RECENT study from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) has prompted Cancer Council Victoria to urge people not to ignore cancer symptoms. The...
July 13, 2025
A passion with a purpose
Hailing from the US, Surf Coast photographer Leslie Carvitto's love for documenting things started at a young age and has blossomed into a career...
July 13, 2025
Season’s final winter market nears
More than 50 market stalls will line the Aireys Inlet Community Hall this Sunday, July 13 as the Aireys Inlet Winter Market returns for...
July 12, 2025
Students experience First Nations culture
STUDENTS from Torquay College have returned from a Red Earth Immersion experience, learning the histories and lives of Australia's First Nations people. Throughout the six-day...
July 10, 2025
Bridging generations with new walking program
A PILOT program in the Geelong region will bring two generations together as they strive for improved connection and physical activity. Aimed at women aged...
July 9, 2025
Suns home base given new name
THE Surf Coast Suns and Links Property have strengthened their long partnership by teaming up on the naming rights of Polwarth Oval. The Suns will...
July 8, 2025
Fast funds available for local groups
THE Surf Coast Shire has opened applications for this year's quick response grants program, with a total pool of $30,000 available. Awarded on a monthly...
July 8, 2025
Shire adopts public art policy
THE Surf Coast Shire has adopted a public art policy that will guide the management, maintenance and protection of works across the region. Adopted at...
July 7, 2025
Aussies behind in planning for their future
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan for their future as research reveals there is a lack of preparation for medical decisions across the country. The...
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