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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

‘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 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 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...

February 2, 2025

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...

February 1, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 30, 2025

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...

January 30, 2025

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...

January 30, 2025

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...

January 30, 2025

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...

January 30, 2025

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...

January 29, 2025

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...

January 28, 2025

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...

January 26, 2025

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...

January 25, 2025

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...

January 24, 2025

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...

January 24, 2025

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...

January 24, 2025

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...