April 6, 2025
Combining style and durability at Shine the Label
THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...
April 4, 2025
Annual festival success
ORGANISERS of this year's Deans Marsh Festival are celebrating a successful event with a record number of attendees. Slightly wet weather wasn't enough to keep...
April 3, 2025
Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory
IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...
April 1, 2025
Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations
A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...
March 30, 2025
genU celebrates diverse art
Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...
March 30, 2025
Flower power for two local mums
A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...
March 29, 2025
Talk to discuss Aboriginal languages of Victoria
THE Surf Coast community is invited to learn about the Aboriginal languages of Victoria with a public lecture this weekend. Adjunct Associate Professor and linguist...
March 27, 2025
Rotary conference lands in Torquay
ROTARIANS descended on the Surf Coast over the weekend for the Rotary 9780 District Conference in Torquay. Held from Friday last week to Sunday, the...
March 25, 2025
Gala to raise awareness for autism
CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...
March 23, 2025
Finding peace in the chaos of life
SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...
March 22, 2025
Festival fun returns to Deans Marsh
THE annual Deans Marsh Festival is gearing up to return to the Surf Coast next weekend for its 27th instalment. To be held on March...
March 21, 2025
Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade
THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...
March 19, 2025
Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service
THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...
March 18, 2025
Surf Coast students to perform at Top Class music event
FIVE students from across the Surf Coast will perform at the Top Class Music Showcase as part of the VCAA Season of Excellence annual...
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...
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