March 18, 2025
Commerce Torquay returns with networking event in March
COMMERCE Torquay will host the next event in its Socialise and Connect Business Networking series on Wednesday, March 19. Sponsored by Surf Coast Women's Health...
March 18, 2025
Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young...
March 15, 2025
Ocean Mind welcomes new CEO
SURF Coast organisation Ocean Mind has welcomed a new chief executive officer as founder Rachael Parker begins maternity leave. Ben Wilkinson will step into the...
March 12, 2025
Increased fire risk for parts of Victoria throughout Autumn
THE Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn has been released, indicating an increased risk of fire for parts of the state, including western and...
March 11, 2025
Fighting cancer with morning tea
CANCER Council is encouraging the community to get their friends, family and workmates together as it opens registrations for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2025. The...
March 10, 2025
Report puts economic value on Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks
A RECENT Environmental-Economic Account (EEA) highlights the economic value of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks. Released earlier this week by the Department of...
March 10, 2025
Surf Coast Shire to crack down on unpaid bins
THE Surf Coast Shire will be collecting extra unpaid kerbside waste bins around the region as it holds a bin amnesty. Households pay a waste...
March 9, 2025
Portrait Prize presents opportunity
ONE of Australia's leading portrait photography events has opened submissions for its annual Geelong Photography Portrait Prize. Run by Liminal Gallery and Lab in Geelong,...
March 8, 2025
Crafting quality homes
When local custom home builder Jason O'Neill faced rising costs during COVID, the Surf Coast resident changed tactics and made the switch to constructing...
March 7, 2025
Festival to offer sporting activities galore
KARDINIA Park will be a hive of activity tonight (Friday, March 7) as the Festival of Sport returns. Kicking off the long weekend, the free...
March 6, 2025
Local talent to play Bird Rock
LOCAL band the Mojo Corner are busy putting the final touches on their performance as they gear up to take the stage at Jan...
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
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 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 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...
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