August 24, 2025
New book heads upstream
FOR Ocean Grove local Hamish Brooks, fly fishing is a hobby that's made him pay attention to the natural world and now, with the...
August 23, 2025
Surfcoast Chargers secure grand final win
SURFCOAST Chargers are 2025 Big V Division 2 champions, after emerging victorious in tonight’s (August 23) Grand Final against the Sherbrooke Suns. In an on-court...
August 22, 2025
Searching for Victoria’s next Good Friday Appeal stars
THE Royal Children's Hospital is in the final days of its hunt for the faces of next year's Good Friday Appeal. These mini ambassadors share...
August 21, 2025
Parents for Climate rally for second time
SURF Coast locals took to Torquay Beach at the weekend as they rallied for a 2035 climate target. More than 50 people gathered at the...
August 19, 2025
The Good-er Life goes regional
AWARD-winning Australian musician Illy is taking his Good Life album on a regional tour, spanning 27 dates across the country. The Good-er Life tour comes...
August 18, 2025
Rebuilding lives with Hope Industries
THE Power in You Project is expanding its commitment to providing support and building connections with the introduction of Hope Industries. Officially launched last week,...
August 17, 2025
Popular fair to return to the Surf Coast
THE Airys Inlet Fair has announced the annual event will return on November 1, with visitors expected to flock to the Surf Coast for...
August 17, 2025
Dishing out real business talk
HOSTED by the Surf Coast Shire on August 25 at Samesyn Restaurant, "Crunch Time: Local Chefs talk waste, costs & what works" is designed...
August 15, 2025
Tigers lend a hand with move
THERE was a big team effort at the West Coast Business Park on Sunday when Feed Me Surf Coast moved its warehouse to a...
August 14, 2025
Fans queue for Guy Sebastian
HUNDREDS of fans lined up outside Geelong Arts Centre last night (Wednesday, August 13) to catch Guy Sebastian at his “Open Door Session.” The free...
August 14, 2025
Cliff collapse prompts closure at Addiscot Beach
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major...
August 14, 2025
Torquay event to call for climate action
PARENTS For Climate are campaigning for net zero by 2035, taking their calls to the beaches of Torquay this Sunday, August 17. The local group...
August 14, 2025
Pre-game session tackles mental health
WINCHLESEA and Thomson Football Netball Clubs experienced a unique pre-game event on Saturday as mental health took centre stage. Before the first bounce, players were...
August 13, 2025
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
August 12, 2025
Cancer survivors can now donate blood sooner
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has announced a change in donation rules, allowing more people to give blood and plasma. Under the new guidelines, people...
August 11, 2025
Hunt is on for 2026 faces of the Good Friday Appeal
THE Good Friday Appeal is on the hunt for families across Victoria as it launches its search for the 2026 Faces of the Appeal. Families...
August 11, 2025
Bringing perinatal support to Geelong
A LOCAL mum is on a mission to bring a perinatal mental health charity to the Geelong region in support of women on maternity...
August 11, 2025
Celebrating two decades of Awake is the New Sleep
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Awake is the New Sleep by heading out on a national tour. Lee...
August 10, 2025
Drysdale upcycler gives vintage furniture a modern twist
FURNITURE often has a story to tell, especially when it has lived in a home for decades. Drysdale local Jacinta Osmond takes those pieces, upcycling,...
August 10, 2025
Wonderfalls Trail Run adds new 75km challenge
RUNNERS are getting ready to hit the trails in Lorne when the Wonderfalls Trail Run returns on August 16 with a new addition to...
August 8, 2025
Guy Sebastian surprises Geelong with album release party
AUSTRALIAN musician Guy Sebastian is taking to the stage at Geelong Arts Centre with a free album release party on Wednesday, August 13. The ‘Open...
August 8, 2025
Wylie fundraises for world tour dream
JAN Juc local and surfer Tully Wylie is on a mission to qualify for the World Tour in 2026 and is calling on the...
August 7, 2025
Farm rates held back for drought relief discount
THE Surf Coast Shire will hold back on sending out its rates notices for farm land as it works to implement the Victorian government...
August 7, 2025
APCO superheroes fuel record‑breaking generosity
THE APCO Foundation's recent Giving Day was the most successful yet, smashing records and bringing communities together in support of others. Held on July 29, the...
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