June 3, 2024
Lorne CFA volunteers inspire others
THREE young Lorne volunteers with a passion for helping others have brought their diverse skills to the CFA while influencing others to do the...
June 2, 2024
Southern right whales return to Victoria’s coastline
KEEP an eye out for southern right whales as they visit Victorian oceans this winter, with boat operators urged to be aware. Each year from...
June 1, 2024
From the garden straight to the plate
Overlooking the picturesque Swan Bay sits Basils Farm, where their restaurant ingredients go straight from the garden and onto the plate. With a seasonal menu...
June 1, 2024
Stories of inspiration
ART of the Minds' Her Story event returned on Sunday as women shared their inspiring and uplifting stories. On May 26, 100 women gathered at...
May 31, 2024
New faces at The Hive
Hosting a group exhibition as broad as 'FLOW – stories from the wetlands' has given The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove another chance to...
May 31, 2024
Personal and Professional growth with WHS training
Studying Work Health and Safety (WHS) offers a range of benefits, both professionally and personally. For The Gordon Alumni Louise McKenzie, WHS training has prepared...
May 30, 2024
Vacations hit the road for world tour
Vacations kickstarted their year with a performance at the Laneway Festival and have recently embarked on a world tour following the success of their...
May 30, 2024
Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup raises funds for local charity
THE 13th annual Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup set off on Friday last week as the community raised funds for All Aboard Disability. More than...
May 29, 2024
Artists wanted for Art of the Minds exhibition
ART of the Minds are calling for artists to enter their upcoming exhibition which displays artworks from those impacted by mental health. The exhibition, 'Contemplation',...
May 28, 2024
High-risk drivers targeted in state’s west
MORE than 150 offences were detected by Victoria Police in Operation West Connect as highway patrol units were in full force in the state's...
May 28, 2024
Kookaburra adds colour to Torquay vet
THE Torquay and Surf Coast Vet has added a pop of colour to their once grey wall with a new mural. Dr Kate Gittings owns...
May 24, 2024
Committed to inclusion in calisthenics
JARRAH Page has been recognised for her dedication to inclusion at Surf Coast Calisthenics. She was awarded the 2023 inclusion of the year award by...
May 24, 2024
Kickstarting All Aboard’s new project
THE 2024 edition of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup will be run today (Friday, May 24) and will this year raise funds for local...
May 24, 2024
Beach Hotel wins big
JAN Juc's The Beach Hotel has taken out the best Regional Pub Bar at the 2024 Australian Hotel Association Victoria State Awards for Excellence. The...
May 23, 2024
New twist on a Shakespeare classic
One of Shakespeare's classic comedies will take the stage at the Geelong Arts Centre this weekend, with a new take on the original. A Midsummer...
May 23, 2024
The best of musical theatre in one show
Get ready to sing along to all the musical hits as The World of Musicals - in Concert comes to Geelong. Following a sold-out Australian...
May 20, 2024
Records smashed at Great Ocean Road Running Festival
THE Great Ocean Road Running Festival returned to the region over the weekend with a record-breaking turnout. Across the two-day festival, more than 10,700 participants...
May 20, 2024
Local author finds success
COMMUNITY members gathered at Salty Dog café on Tuesday morning (May 14) to celebrate and support Torquay author Lyndon Russel as he launched his...
May 19, 2024
Kokoda Youth Program is changing lives
A RUGGED trail in the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New Guinea was a gruelling battlefield in World War II but is now a...
May 19, 2024
Free breakfast serves up for success
MORE Victorian students will have the opportunity to start the day with full stomachs as the Allan Labor Government announces free breakfasts in schools. For...
May 18, 2024
Local talent highlights the importance of AFL Indigenous rounds
For the first time Torquay's very own Kangaroo Jack has created a football and netball to be used in AFL Barwon's coming Indigenous round. Established...
May 18, 2024
Grief Week to be launched
GEELONG'S Hope Bereavement Care, also referred to as Hope, will launch Australia's first National Grief Week on May 19. Hope Bereavement Cares Melinda Hopper said...
May 17, 2024
Wear Orange Wednesday and say thanks to SES volunteers
COMMUNITIES are being encouraged to participate in Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) to say thank you to State Emergency Services (SES) next week (May 22). The...
May 16, 2024
Course record falls at this year’s Shifty Fifty
DESPITE a wet leadup to this year's Surf Coast Shifty Fifty, more than 300 participants turned out for the event, with one rider breaking...
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