May 4, 2024
We’re off to see the Wizard
One of Geelong's oldest theatre groups will take audiences over the rainbow with their upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz hitting the stage...
May 2, 2024
Shifty Fifty back in Anglesea
MOUNTAIN bike riders are gearing up to take on the Surf Coast Shifty Fifty, as the event returns to Anglesea for its fourth-year next...
May 2, 2024
International music at The Sound Doctor
THE music industry is thriving on the Surf Coast with international talent taking the stage at The Sound Doctor in June. United States band Bonny...
April 29, 2024
Climate Emergency Grants available for local projects
APPLICATIONS have opened for this year's Surf Coast Shire council's Climate Emergency Grants. Heading into its third year, the grants support community projects in the...
April 28, 2024
WIN and spoil mum this Mother’s Day
MOTHER'S Day is fast approaching and Times News Group is giving you the opportunity to spoil the mums and mother figures in your life...
April 28, 2024
Mission Australia calls on youths to complete annual survey
Mission Australia is encouraging those aged between 15 and 19 to complete their 23rd annual survey. The survey allows young people to share what they...
April 28, 2024
Fairy arrives at
PLATFORM Arts has launched "Fairy", its latest multi-arts exhibition. "Fairy" was curated by artists and educators Mel Deerson and Spiros Panigirakis and envisions queerness as...
April 27, 2024
Distilling the best
Russ Watson has always had an interest in whisky, and if it wasn't for a suggestion after a few drinks, the Bellarine Peninsula might...
April 27, 2024
New author events for Geelong Regional Libraries
Geelong Regional Libraries have announced its new lineup for upcoming author events. Over the coming months the library will host events with big name authors...
April 26, 2024
Jebediah are back with a new album
Perth band Jebediah have just released their sixth studio album, OIKS. The launch of the album will kick off a massive year for the group...
April 26, 2024
Student success with Xero
AT 18 years old Angelique Moodie landed her first job as a junior accountant using her Xero software skills. Ms Moodie left school at the...
April 26, 2024
Commuting with Port Phillip Ferries
Cramped train rides and freeway traffic are a thing of the past as more travellers choose Port Phillip Ferries to make their way into...
April 26, 2024
Explore the history of Ballarat as the annual heritage festival returns
The annual Ballarat Heritage Festival will return to the city's streets for a 10-day event from May 17 until May 26. Ballarat's iconic architecture will...
April 26, 2024
Before the Game with Gary Ablett Junior
The Torquay Tigers Football Club's annual Before the Game event is returning on June 8. Geelong Cats star Gary Ablett Junior will be the special...
April 25, 2024
Celebrating guide dogs
WEDNESDAY April 24 marked International Guide Dogs Day where the animals are honoured for the difference they make in people's lives. Guide Dogs help those...
April 25, 2024
Rock’n’Bowl for mental health
THREE 17-year-olds have come together to raise money for mental health in Geelong. Alexandra Keogh, Paige Firth and Emmerson Moore raised more than $3,000 for...
April 25, 2024
Sprint Series Adventure Race heads to Anglesea
THE Sprint Series Adventure Race will return to Anglesea on May 5 as participants navigate their way through the race. In teams of two, participants...
April 25, 2024
Fire restrictions come to an end
THE Fire Danger Period has come to an end in the states south west regions. On April 22 restrictions were lifted in the City of...
April 23, 2024
Torquay Books celebrates 20 years
TORQUAY Books plans to mark its 20th year in business with a celebratory day this Sunday. Special deals will be on offer, along with displays...
April 22, 2024
Community Event Grant applications open
APPLICATIONS for the Surf Coast community event grants are now open. Event organisers will have the opportunity to apply for extra funding from the Surf...
April 20, 2024
From not knowing how to paint to full-time artist
Four years ago, Terri Pollock started teaching herself how to paint, now she paints large-scale murals as a full-time artist. The muralist started painting during...
April 19, 2024
Anzac Day Dawn Service to return
THE Anzac Day Dawn Service will again be held at Point Danger, Torquay this month. The service begins at 5.45am on April 25 and provides...
April 19, 2024
Records broken at this year’s Surf Coast Trek
MORE than 1,200 trekkers took on this year's Surf Coast Trek, the highest number of participants in its nine-year history. The Saturday, April 13, event...
April 19, 2024
Winter Warmers Breakfast returns
Cottage by the Sea's annual Winter Warmers Breakfast returns on May 1 at the GMHBA Stadium. Exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist Paul Taylor will be...
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