August 14, 2025
Fans queue for Guy Sebastian
HUNDREDS of fans lined up outside Geelong Arts Centre last night (Wednesday, August 13) to catch Guy Sebastian at his “Open Door Session.” The free...
August 14, 2025
Cliff collapse prompts closure at Addiscot Beach
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major...
August 14, 2025
Torquay event to call for climate action
PARENTS For Climate are campaigning for net zero by 2035, taking their calls to the beaches of Torquay this Sunday, August 17. The local group...
August 14, 2025
Pre-game session tackles mental health
WINCHLESEA and Thomson Football Netball Clubs experienced a unique pre-game event on Saturday as mental health took centre stage. Before the first bounce, players were...
August 13, 2025
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
August 12, 2025
Cancer survivors can now donate blood sooner
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has announced a change in donation rules, allowing more people to give blood and plasma. Under the new guidelines, people...
August 11, 2025
Hunt is on for 2026 faces of the Good Friday Appeal
THE Good Friday Appeal is on the hunt for families across Victoria as it launches its search for the 2026 Faces of the Appeal. Families...
August 11, 2025
Celebrating two decades of Awake is the New Sleep
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Awake is the New Sleep by heading out on a national tour. Lee...
August 11, 2025
Bringing perinatal support to Geelong
A LOCAL mum is on a mission to bring a perinatal mental health charity to the Geelong region in support of women on maternity...
August 10, 2025
Drysdale upcycler gives vintage furniture a modern twist
FURNITURE often has a story to tell, especially when it has lived in a home for decades. Drysdale local Jacinta Osmond takes those pieces, upcycling,...
August 10, 2025
Wonderfalls Trail Run adds new 75km challenge
RUNNERS are getting ready to hit the trails in Lorne when the Wonderfalls Trail Run returns on August 16 with a new addition to...
August 8, 2025
Guy Sebastian surprises Geelong with album release party
AUSTRALIAN musician Guy Sebastian is taking to the stage at Geelong Arts Centre with a free album release party on Wednesday, August 13. The ‘Open...
August 8, 2025
Wylie fundraises for world tour dream
JAN Juc local and surfer Tully Wylie is on a mission to qualify for the World Tour in 2026 and is calling on the...
August 7, 2025
Farm rates held back for drought relief discount
THE Surf Coast Shire will hold back on sending out its rates notices for farm land as it works to implement the Victorian government...
August 7, 2025
APCO superheroes fuel record‑breaking generosity
THE APCO Foundation's recent Giving Day was the most successful yet, smashing records and bringing communities together in support of others. Held on July 29, the...
August 6, 2025
Award-winning artist to exhibit at Aireys Inlet
AWARD-WINNING artist Craig Davy has chosen the Eagles Nest Gallery for his first exhibition on the Surf Coast. The exhibition, At First Light, is made...
August 6, 2025
All Aboard look to form auxiliary
A SURF Coast charity is calling on the community to come together and form an auxiliary to help support the organisation. All Aboard DisABILITY Services...
August 5, 2025
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
August 4, 2025
A Bracewell treat
FROM co-hosting Channel 10’s The Cheap Seats to the stage of Geelong Arts Centre, Melanie Bracewell is heading out on tour. The New Zealand comedian...
August 4, 2025
Mobile police camera watches busy Torquay night
A MOBILE police camera popped up in the Surf Coast over the weekend, as local officers worked to manage a busy Saturday night in...
August 4, 2025
New directory to inspire connection on the Surf Coast
THE Surf Coast Shire has produced a new contacts directory to help over 55s in the municipality get more involved in the community. Included in...
August 3, 2025
Lizzy Hoo leads local comedy gig
THE comedy scene in Geelong is heating up as Laughs and Lagers returns to Blackman's Brewery in Grovedale this Sunday, August 3. Presented by Geelong...
August 1, 2025
Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay
WATER restrictions will be lifted in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from today (Friday, August 1) A welcome rise in storage levels mean the...
July 30, 2025
Electricity network seeks apprentices
CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...
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