Boom Crash Opera, 1927 to rock Geelong
Boom Crash Opera and 1927 are joining forces to showcase their music with the Best Things Tour. The performances will see the two Australian bands...
Fire conditions monitored as rainfall decreases
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is keeping a close eye on fire conditions in the area as the end of summer nears. FFMVic Otway District...
Whites Road closed until March
The new estate on Feehans Road has caused the closure of Whites Road in Armstrong Creek. Whites Road is presently closed at the intersection of...
Key milestones completed at Biyal-A-Armstrong Creek Library
CONSTRUCTION continues to move forward on the Biyal-A-Armstrong Creek Library. It is expected that the official opening of the facility will take place in about...
Geelong Rainbow Festival returns to Johnstone Park
THE annual Geelong Rainbow Festival is headed for Johnstone Park tomorrow (Saturday, February 17), beginning with a pride march. The event run by local group...
Shannon Noll celebrates 20 years
Shannon Noll is headed to Geelong with his That’s What I’m Talking About 20th Anniversary Tour. The regional and metropolitan performances will celebrate 20 years...
Victoria’s largest free multicultural event returns to Pakington Street
PAKO Festa is Victoria's largest free multicultural street festival, winning the prestigious Premier's Award for Community Harmony last year. The annual event celebrates Geelong's diversity...
Tornadoes headed to Stand Out Cup
THE Torquay Tornadoes are looking for players to enter the Stand Out Cup hockey tournament. The Stand Out Cup is a Hockey Victoria initiative, based...
Pete’s proud of his top 10 pizza
PETE Kaye dove into the pizza world more than 10 years ago and has gone from strength to strength since. The owner of Pete's Wood...
Lifestyle St Leonards paves the way for a vibrant future
In the coastal haven of St Leonards, a new era is unfolding at Lifestyle Communities. Well on their way to redefining downsizing, this is...
Fresh change for MCG Signs
AFTER more than 30 years of owning and operating MCG Signs in Torquay, Chris Haddock is taking a step back, selling the business to...
Waurn Ponds community donates vital school supplies
The Waurn Ponds community has donated more than 1,000 new school supplies during Operation Backpack. The community initiative took place at the Waurn Ponds Shopping...
Morgan Evans returns to Geelong
Country star Morgan Evans is returning to Australia, bringing his final Life Upside Down shows to Geelong and other regional cities. The Australian country singer...
Grants open for water saving projects
BARWON Water has announced a new round of community grants for a wide range of initiatives that will benefit local communities. Applications are now open...
Victorian Sport Award nominations open soon
THE 2023 Victorian Sport Awards (VPAs) are back, recognising and celebrating those who have made an outstanding contribution to sport in Victoria. Nominations for the...
Nominations open for Polwarth Medal
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is calling on the community to nominate a local for the 2024 Polwarth medal. The medal recognises those who have given...
Here we go! Win tickets to the Chemical Brothers
A DAY on The Green is gearing up to return to Geelong, and in collaboration with Roundhouse Entertainment, the Surf Coast Times is giving...
The Beach Willow opens its doors
THE Beach Willow, a haven for plants, pots and homewares has recently opened at the Surf Coast Highway beach boxes. Co-owners Stephen Tippett and Carolyn...
Switch up the way you head into Melbourne
Port Phillip ferries is changing the way daily commuters head into Melbourne from the Bellarine, offering an alternative transport option. Trading the car for the...