June 23, 2025
Check in with your heaLth this winter
Winter has landed and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging people to look after their health, check in on the vulnerable and get vaccinated. As the...
June 23, 2025
Decline in letters behind Australia Post’s letterbox removals
THE number of letters being posted around the country is on the decline, with Australia Post making the decision to remove some of its...
June 22, 2025
A menu full of stories
Kiem Ho is the co-owner and head chef of Kiem's Dining, where he blends modern Asian cuisine with stories of his culture and upbringing. Ho...
June 22, 2025
Young, fun and ready to entertain
HIGH-ENERGY shenanigans, glitz and glamour will explode onto stages across the country when cabaret star Hans heads off on tour. The Berlin-born talent’s Hans: Young...
June 22, 2025
Third petition launched in the fight to keep Fisheries officers
A THIRD petition has been launched as groups and organisations fight the proposed cuts to Victorian Fisheries Authority's frontline workers. The latest petition was started...
June 18, 2025
Applications open for Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025-26 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) with an additional $15 million added to the available funding. The annual...
June 17, 2025
Discovering how AI can help business
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) Melbourne will host an AI Forum in Torquay next week to explore AI and how it can be used for...
June 15, 2025
The Angels go for broke
FOR more than five decades, Aussie band the Angels have toured the world, produced several hits and after celebrating their 50th anniversary last year,...
June 14, 2025
Pedestrian gates to be removed at Banyul-Warri Fields
DAMAGE to Banyul-Warri Fields has led Surf Coast Shire to remove pedestrian gates from the Grenville and Polwarth ovals and three soccer pitches due...
June 11, 2025
Road safety kicks off with TAC’s Club Rewards Program
THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is tackling road safety with the launch of the 2025 Club Rewards Program. The state Government, in partnership with AFL...
June 10, 2025
Corangamite CMA commits to meaningful reconciliation
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will develop its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), aligning with this year's National Reconciliation Week. Running from May 27 to...
June 10, 2025
GORCAPA releases Master Plan for Kennett River
KENNETT River's caravan park and visitor precinct will be upgraded following the approval of two major plans by the Great Ocean Road Coast and...
June 9, 2025
Cast your vote in the Climate Emergency Grants
THE Surf Coast Shire has opened voting for its Climate Emergency Grants, inviting the community to cast their vote. Funding for the grants is split...
June 9, 2025
Runners lace up for annual event
HUNDREDS of runners will hit the trails around the region next weekend when the Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon returns on June 14. This year's...
June 8, 2025
Finding peace in a paintbrush
Geelong resident Sally Herbert leads a busy lifestyle working as a paediatric nurse, disability worker, school nurse and a mum of three boys. Among that...
June 8, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre fuels artistic support
THE Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two new Associate Artists who need the time, space and resources to bring a new...
June 8, 2025
GAWS launches Winter Appeal
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling for support as it launches its winter fundraising campaign. Funds raised from the appeal will go towards...
June 8, 2025
Diesel to rock Barwon Heads by request
WITH a career that spans more than three decades, Mark Lizotte, better known as Diesel, has got some hits under his belt. The American-born,...
June 8, 2025
Local general store works to keep lights on
A SURF Coast business owner is on the hunt for somebody to take over his lease instead of closing the shop doors. Jan Juc General...
June 8, 2025
Local lifesavers to compete against California’s best
TWO Torquay surf lifesavers and a local coach are part of the 13-person team heading to complete against California's top lifeguards next month. The coming...
June 7, 2025
Iona College pushes up
ONE Geelong school has set its students the challenge of completing one million push-ups throughout June. Iona College teacher Dean Millard has given staff and...
June 6, 2025
Surfrider Foundation calls for support
SURFRIDER Foundation says it needs to raise $150,000 to survive the year, after losing its largest source of funding. To keep operating at their present...
June 5, 2025
Call for blood donations as supply drops
Lifeblood is calling on Victorians to roll up their sleeves and give blood to meet patient demand as levels drop. About 9,500 donations of O...
June 5, 2025
Police to target road safety this weekend
VICTORIA Police are warning road users to take care when travelling this long weekend as a statewide policing operation rolls out. Aimed at reducing trauma...
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