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January 23, 2025

Drinks flow at Geelong Beer Festival

THE warm weather didn't stop thousands of people from flocking to Johnstone Park last Saturday (January 18) for the Geelong Beer Festival. Around 5000 people...

January 23, 2025

Sheep dogs shine at Deans Marsh trials

MORE than 100 working dogs were put to the test last weekend as the Deans Marsh Dog Trials returned to the Surf Coast for...

January 23, 2025

Local wine bar celebrates a year under new owners

Emma Aitken Alexander and Rob Alexander are celebrating one year of providing exceptional wines, beverages and tapas at Archers Torquay. The pair, who moved back...

January 23, 2025

World-class cycling arrives on the Surf Coast

Locals are invited to soak up the buzz of a major international sporting event when the Surf Coast Classic arrives in Lorne as part...

January 23, 2025

New Swell Choirheads to the Surf Coast

IT'S time for the Surf Coast community to warm up their singing voices for the New Swell Choir, which has expanded to Torquay. After three...

January 21, 2025

Barwon Water ranked best in the state

BARWON Water has been ranked as the top water authority in Victoria in a recent customer survey. The latest Essential Services Commission customer perception survey showed...

January 20, 2025

Victorians affected by cancer feeling the financial pinch

Cost of living pressures continue to affect Victorians, as the number of those impacted by cancer who require financial support has risen by more...

January 19, 2025

Museum’s new attraction poses treasure test

Crack the code to uncover missing treasure as the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum reveals its newest attraction. Benito's Lost Pirate Treasure Escape Room has arrived on...

January 19, 2025

Kids+ take to the water

CHILDREN and young adults have pulled on their wetsuits and headed into the surf as part of the Kids+ Surf Ed program. Running from January...

January 18, 2025

Torquay Nightjar wraps up for 2025

NIGHTJAR Festival's return to the Surf Coast has come to an end for 2025, concluding with its final event on Friday last week. Across two...

January 17, 2025

Hundreds take on Tim Gates Classic

HUNDREDS of people took to the sand last weekend at Fairhaven Beach to participate in the 2025 Tim Gates Classic. Held annually in honour of...

January 17, 2025

Battle continues for BPCA top spot

THE fight for the top spot on the A1 ladder has resumed in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BCPA), with the 2024-25 season returning...

January 15, 2025

Increasing support for Victoria’s next teachers

THE Victorian government will expand its Career Start initiative into eight new parts of the state, allowing graduate teachers to receive more support as...

January 14, 2025

Working dogs to be put on show

HANDLERS and their dogs will be put to the test next weekend as the Deans Marsh Dog Trials return to the town's recreation reserve...

January 12, 2025

Competitors take on Hells Bells Cross Fit

WARM weather did not stop more than 80 teams from competing in this year's Hells Bells Mixed Pairs Cross Fit competition. On Saturday and Sunday,...

January 12, 2025

Blurring the lines between design and fabrication

What started out as a necessity for a local architectural steel fabrication business has quickly turned into a space where design and craftsmanship come...

January 11, 2025

Discover coastal and marine environments as Summer by the sea returns

VICTORIA'S coastline is buzzing with things to do these school holidays as Summer by the Sea returns for 2025 with more than 90 activities...

January 11, 2025

Barwon Water making a splash about sustainable water usage

BARWON Water is spreading the word about sustainable water usage across the Geelong region with its mascot Drop. Using a range of activities, giveaways and...

January 9, 2025

Runners prepare for Tim Gates Classic

HUNDREDS of people are expected to take to the sand at Fairhaven Beach this weekend in the Tim Classic. Taking place this Sunday, January 12,...

January 9, 2025

Deakin win gold in student accommodation

DEAKIN Residential Services has been recognised as one of the best in Australia, receiving a Gold Accreditation for its student accommodation. The accreditation, awarded by...

January 7, 2025

Preventing battery fires this holiday season

THE community has been urged to understand the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The warning comes from Victorian fire agencies following the explosion of a...

January 6, 2025