July 6, 2025
Healing through art
As the Surf Coast Arts Trail gears up for its 2025 return, one local has put together her most personal collection yet. Karren Stoneham's pieces...
July 4, 2025
Region shines at Master Builders awards
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) has crowned the building industry's best with a celebration at RACV Torquay Resort. Local businesses from around the region took out...
July 3, 2025
Horseshoe Bend traffic lights not yet ready
ROADWORKS at the corner of Armstrong Creek's Horseshoe Bend and Boundary Road are still awaiting completion, with the new traffic lights yet to be...
July 2, 2025
Dementia support demand rises
AS the number of Australians living with dementia continues to rise, so does the amount of people reaching out for care and support. By the...
July 2, 2025
Torquay Open Gardens calls for entries
THE Torquay Open Garden festival is gearing up to return this spring, with event organisers on the hunt for locals willing to show off...
June 30, 2025
Parks Victoria offers ranger positions across the state
PARKS Victoria is offering 12 new ranges the opportunity to work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation as the organisation searches for...
June 29, 2025
Torquay salon fights waste
BETWEEN the countless foils and stylish cuts, the waste produced by hair salons can be significant, although one Torquay business is fighting back and...
June 29, 2025
Ballet masterclass takes flight in Geelong
STUDENTS from the Geelong Ballet Centre were treated to a masterclass in the art when the Telstra Let's Dance initiative rolled into the region...
June 29, 2025
Melbourne Ska Orchestra embarks on global tour
Melbourne Ska Orchestra is returning to the stages across the world with a new tour The Ballad of Monte Loco featuring new music. The band...
June 28, 2025
Matchday magic up for grabs
THE Gordon TAFE is partnering with the Geelong Cats to offer previous students the chance for an unforgettable AFL matchday experience. Those who have studied...
June 28, 2025
Local winners in Victorian Architecture Awards
PROJECTS from across the Geelong and Surf Coast have taken out top honours in this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards. Part of the Australian Institute of...
June 27, 2025
Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre officially opens
THE Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre opened its doors at the weekend, welcoming the community into the space. The Woolworths supermarket held its official opening on...
June 26, 2025
Victoria’s newest prison officially opens
THE Western Plains Correctional Centre in Lara was finally officially opened today (Thursday, June 26) and will accept its first inmates within a week. Prisoners...
June 26, 2025
Inaugural disability expo hailed a success
HUNDREDS of people descended on the Geelong West Town Hall last Friday (June 20) for Disability Events Community's inaugural Geelong expo. The free expo was...
June 25, 2025
Geelong animals feel the chill
AS WINTER takes full effect across the region the animals in care at the Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) are also feeling the cold. The...
June 25, 2025
Local projects awarded Climate Emergency Grants
THE Surf Coast Shire has awarded $10,000 to a community initiative as part of its Climate Emergency Grant program. Common Ground Project and Winchelsea Primary...
June 23, 2025
Check in with your heaLth this winter
Winter has landed and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging people to look after their health, check in on the vulnerable and get vaccinated. As the...
June 23, 2025
Decline in letters behind Australia Post’s letterbox removals
THE number of letters being posted around the country is on the decline, with Australia Post making the decision to remove some of its...
June 22, 2025
A menu full of stories
Kiem Ho is the co-owner and head chef of Kiem's Dining, where he blends modern Asian cuisine with stories of his culture and upbringing. Ho...
June 22, 2025
Young, fun and ready to entertain
HIGH-ENERGY shenanigans, glitz and glamour will explode onto stages across the country when cabaret star Hans heads off on tour. The Berlin-born talent’s Hans: Young...
June 22, 2025
Third petition launched in the fight to keep Fisheries officers
A THIRD petition has been launched as groups and organisations fight the proposed cuts to Victorian Fisheries Authority's frontline workers. The latest petition was started...
June 18, 2025
Applications open for Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025-26 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) with an additional $15 million added to the available funding. The annual...
June 17, 2025
Discovering how AI can help business
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) Melbourne will host an AI Forum in Torquay next week to explore AI and how it can be used for...
June 15, 2025
The Angels go for broke
FOR more than five decades, Aussie band the Angels have toured the world, produced several hits and after celebrating their 50th anniversary last year,...
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