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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Clubs collide in Australia Day match
BARWON Heads Cricket Club (BHCC) and Barwon Heads Football Club (BHFC) will go head-to-head today, January 26 as the annual match returns for 2025. Hosted...
Supporting mums with quality products
Four years ago Surf Coast mother of two Phoebe Giustra purchased By Sampson and Delilah and has since been providing parents and expectant parents...
Anglesea Lions Club to host Australia Day event
ANGLESEA Lions Club will continue its tradition of celebrating Australia Day on the Surf Coast this weekend with the return of their free event. Held...
Sunflowers to bloom in Torquay
SURF Coast locals will have the chance to show off their sunflowers as the celebration of Sunflowers returns to Torquay tomorrow, January 25. Taking place...
Victory and defeat for Geelong United
ROUND 12 of the WNBL has produced mixed results for the Geelong United team, finishing with one win and one loss. The team took to...