February 16, 2025
A hub of wellness and community
Stemming from a journey of health and wellness, Tyson Yilmaz and Lauren Hoseason along with brothers Cam and Ben Mcintosh ventured into creating a...
February 14, 2025
Surf Coast welcomes Girl Guides return
TWENTY children from across the Surf Coast gathered on Saturday as Girl Guides returned to the region for its first session in years. The group...
February 13, 2025
Victorian cancer research supported
Cancer researchers are being backed by the Victorian government with $2.7 million in funding to improve cancer outcomes across the state. In partnership with Cancer...
February 12, 2025
Total Fire Ban issued for Thursday
THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) for the North Central, South West and Central regions of...
February 12, 2025
Water polo juniors headed for Geelong
THE Tri-States Junior Water Polo Tournament will welcome hundreds of competitors into Geelong next weekend for the seventh year of the competition. Hosted by the...
February 10, 2025
Applications closing soon for Geelong Community Foundation grants
GEELONG Community Foundation will soon close applications to its main grant round for 2025/2026. Funding from the grants will be used within the community to...
February 9, 2025
Alkimi Ceramics Studio fires up
From a young age Kristen Spalding has explored the limitless nature of ceramics, and last year traded her title of creator for teacher with...
February 8, 2025
Surf Coast author releases debut novel
SURF Coast local Chrissie Mios, writing as Chrissie Bellbrae, has made her debut as a novelist, releasing her first book last month. The Florentine Quilt...
February 7, 2025
‘Raygun’ to headline Give Geelong Breakfast event
AN AUSTRALIAN Olympian will speak at this year's Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Breakfast event as the keynote speaker. Dr Rachael Gunn, who...
February 7, 2025
Corporate day helps boost Taylor Park
FRIENDS of Taylor Park were joined by S&C Electric Company earlier in the week for a corporate environment day and to celebrate the company's...
February 6, 2025
Five ways to save $10,000 this year
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Setting aside $10,000 in a year may feel ambitious, but with a proper savings structure, this goal...
February 4, 2025
Finding patients in times of emergency
Victorians are being urged to use what3words in emergency situations to help determine the precise location of patients. Ambulance Victoria is behind the push, with...
February 3, 2025
Girl Guides returns to the Surf Coast
YEARS after Girl Guides came to an end on the Surf Coast, the volunteer run group is making a comeback next month. Starting on February...
February 2, 2025
Geelong company awarded Australian first grant
A GEELONG-BASED diving company has been awarded an Australian first grant through the PADI AWARE foundation mission hub. Australian Diving Instruction (ADI) are the recipients...
February 1, 2025
Finding the beauty in each piece of wood
Bellarine local Paul Barton has spent years practicing the art of turning piles of timber destined to be firewood into sculptured pieces inspired by...
January 31, 2025
Cadel Evans Road Race kicks off
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has officially kicked off for 2025 with some of the world's best cyclists descending on the region. The...
January 31, 2025
Festival of Sails draws record numbers
TWO days of world-class sailing took place on the Geelong Waterfront over the long weekend as the Festival of Sails returned for 2025. The January...
January 30, 2025
Marg Jennings Cup goes down to the wire
GEELONG Cricket Club's Under 15 girls' side has gone back-to-back, taking out the 2025 Marg Jennings Cup against Prahran earlier in the week. The two...
January 30, 2025
Townsville Fire too good for Geelong United
GEELONG United was defeated by Townsville Fire, going down by 19 points last Saturday (January 25) in their WNBL clash. The teams faced off...
January 30, 2025
Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles to return
INDIGENOUS Australian surfers will take to the waves at Urquhart Bluff next month as the Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles return. To be held on February...
January 30, 2025
Anglesea hosts Junior Life Saving Carnival
HUNDREDS of junior nippers descended on Anglesea beach over the weekend for a junior life saving carnival. More than 700 athletes representing 21 clubs from...
January 30, 2025
Football club emerges victorious over cricketers
THE Barwon Heads Cricket Club and Barwon Heads Football Netball Club clashed on the cricket pitch for their annual Australia Day fundraising match on...
January 29, 2025
Taking on the waters of the Surf Coast
PADDLERS will take to the waters of the Surf Coast next weekend as the Great Ocean Paddle returns to the region. Around 100 participants on...
January 28, 2025
Surf Coast businesses share their priorities
MORE than 120 local business owners have shared their priorities and challenges in the Surf Coast Shire Council's Business Insights Survey 2024. Held between July...
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