June 14, 2025
Pedestrian gates to be removed at Banyul-Warri Fields
DAMAGE to Banyul-Warri Fields has led Surf Coast Shire to remove pedestrian gates from the Grenville and Polwarth ovals and three soccer pitches due...
June 11, 2025
Road safety kicks off with TAC’s Club Rewards Program
THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is tackling road safety with the launch of the 2025 Club Rewards Program. The state Government, in partnership with AFL...
June 10, 2025
Corangamite CMA commits to meaningful reconciliation
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will develop its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), aligning with this year's National Reconciliation Week. Running from May 27 to...
June 10, 2025
GORCAPA releases Master Plan for Kennett River
KENNETT River's caravan park and visitor precinct will be upgraded following the approval of two major plans by the Great Ocean Road Coast and...
June 9, 2025
Runners lace up for annual event
HUNDREDS of runners will hit the trails around the region next weekend when the Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon returns on June 14. This year's...
June 9, 2025
Cast your vote in the Climate Emergency Grants
THE Surf Coast Shire has opened voting for its Climate Emergency Grants, inviting the community to cast their vote. Funding for the grants is split...
June 8, 2025
Finding peace in a paintbrush
Geelong resident Sally Herbert leads a busy lifestyle working as a paediatric nurse, disability worker, school nurse and a mum of three boys. Among that...
June 8, 2025
GAWS launches Winter Appeal
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling for support as it launches its winter fundraising campaign. Funds raised from the appeal will go towards...
June 8, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre fuels artistic support
THE Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two new Associate Artists who need the time, space and resources to bring a new...
June 8, 2025
Local lifesavers to compete against California’s best
TWO Torquay surf lifesavers and a local coach are part of the 13-person team heading to complete against California's top lifeguards next month. The coming...
June 8, 2025
Diesel to rock Barwon Heads by request
WITH a career that spans more than three decades, Mark Lizotte, better known as Diesel, has got some hits under his belt. The American-born,...
June 8, 2025
Local general store works to keep lights on
A SURF Coast business owner is on the hunt for somebody to take over his lease instead of closing the shop doors. Jan Juc General...
June 7, 2025
Iona College pushes up
ONE Geelong school has set its students the challenge of completing one million push-ups throughout June. Iona College teacher Dean Millard has given staff and...
June 6, 2025
Surfrider Foundation calls for support
SURFRIDER Foundation says it needs to raise $150,000 to survive the year, after losing its largest source of funding. To keep operating at their present...
June 5, 2025
Call for blood donations as supply drops
Lifeblood is calling on Victorians to roll up their sleeves and give blood to meet patient demand as levels drop. About 9,500 donations of O...
June 5, 2025
Police to target road safety this weekend
VICTORIA Police are warning road users to take care when travelling this long weekend as a statewide policing operation rolls out. Aimed at reducing trauma...
June 4, 2025
genU celebrates volunteers
GENU has celebrated its volunteers and their impact on communities across the Barwon region. As part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from May 19...
June 3, 2025
New book helps kids wind down and sleep peacefully
A pair of Geelong locals have banded together with the goal of supporting children with emotional regulation and bedtime challenges through the release of...
June 3, 2025
I’m Not Proud to deliver laughs in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN comedian Tommy Little is hitting the touring circuit this year with a new stand-up show titled I’m Not Proud. The comedian and radio presenter...
June 3, 2025
Local doco shines at Melbourne International Cineverse Film Festival
THE Melbourne International Cineverse Film Festival has awarded Best Documentary to a film made by a group of locals. SFC Custom Films, comprising a group...
June 2, 2025
Local highway patrol officer awarded Dr John Birrell Award
THE Rotary Clubs of Bellarine North and Bayside Geelong have hosted this year's Dr John Birrell Road Safety Practitioner of the Year Awards. Held in...
June 1, 2025
Hand-crafted creations
A high school hobby of creating beaded jewellery has led one local down a path of creation and craftsmanship. Bree Timmins created BLT Jewellery, named...
May 30, 2025
Family Fun Fiesta raises vital funds
ORGANISERS of the Jan Juc Community Playgroup are celebrating the success of their Family Fun Fiesta. Run at the Bob Pettitt Cricket Club Rooms, the...
May 30, 2025
Surf Coast pair rallies for cancer cause
TWO Surf Coast locals are embarking on a trip from Perth to Darwin as part of the winter Shitbox Rally, all in the name...
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