Moriac Community Spring Fete returns
FOLLOWING the success of its inaugural event last year, the Moriac Community Spring Fete is returning to the Surf Coast on October 27. Organised by...
Tom Ballard returns for second comedy festival
THERE will be plenty of laughs in Geelong as more than 60 comedians descend on the region at the end of the month for...
Don’t let burn-offs escape this fire season
AS VICTORIA approaches the Fire Danger Period (FDP), the community is being urged to take extra precautions when burning-off. The CFA responded to 819 callouts...
Nature’s artist
Drawn in by the ever-changing beauty of the world around her, Bellarine artist Jane Flowers has spent more than two decades creating landscapes and...
Surf Coast Chamber plays sold out concert
ACROSS two sold out performances at the Airys Inlet Community Hall, the Surf Coast Chamber Players have raised more than $4,000 for Aireys Inlet...
Women encouraged to keep getting screened for breast cancer
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Australians are being encouraged to get checked as the federal government celebrates a rise in screening rates. Statistics...
A century of stories and memories
NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...
Aussie music legend comes to town
Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite has hit the road again with his You Won’t Go Home Whistling the Lights Tour. The ARIA Hall of...
Cirque Africa brings high-energy performance to Geelong
A fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music will come together when the critically acclaimed Cirque Africa take the stage in Geelong next weekend. Part...
Paving the way to a nature and climate positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Authority (CMA) and the G21 Geelong Region Alliance co-hosted the Nature and Climate Positive Forum last month. More than 70 representatives from...
Vitality and Laser and Skin’s industry success
VITALITY Laser and Skin has been operating on the Bellarine for more than two decades, priding itself in delivering the best customer experience. Led by...
Creating connections
Ocean Grove's Bloom Art and Coffee isn't just an art school - it's a space fostering creativity and bringing together a community, driven by...
Seniors can get moving for free
IN SUPPORT of older Victorians, Seniors Card holders will receive eight days of free public transport from this Sunday, October 6 until October 13. The...
Adam Harvey hits the road for national tour
Australian country music singer Adam Harvey is touring nationally next month to celebrate the release of his 17th studio album. Harvey and his band will...
Torquay local joins reality TV show
THOSE tuning into Paramount+ TV show Aussie Shore may see a familiar face, as Torquay local Lexie Dyer gets in front of the camera...
Country music on the Surf Coast
Following the release of his 12th album, country music singer and songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley took to the road on a national tour. As the string...
Geelong’s biggest day of racing
DON'T miss the biggest race day on the country racing calendar. Experience the thrill and glamour of the 2024 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup on October 23...
AAH Art and Healing celebrate one year
AAH Art and Healing is celebrating a year of creativity this month, after finding its permanent home in an Aireys Inlet studio. Started by Julia...
Geelong honours pregnancy and infant loss
FAMILIES will come together this October for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The Month is a time for people to share their memories...
Celebrating mental health
THE Art of the Minds Festival will return to the Surf Coast next week with an action-packed program of events. Running from October 6 until...
Third time’s the charm at Arlo Wines
Peter Roddy and Ebony Vagg took a chance on a Portarlington business, transforming it into their latest venture, Arlo Wines. The dynamic duo is also...
Be fire ready this season
RESIDENTS in fire-risk areas are being encouraged to take their safety more seriously and begin preparations for the upcoming fire season now. The concern comes...
Dreggs are still caught in the reverie
Australian Indi-folk musicians The Dreggs, are hitting the road for their regional tour following the release of their debut album Caught in a Reverie. As...
Celebrating a century
THE Torquay Bowls Club will round off its year of centenary celebrations with one final event next weekend. To mark the milestone, the club will...