October 22, 2025
Geelong Cup abandoned as wild winds hit
BY NATHAN RIVALLAND AND ABBY PARDEW Racing at the Geelong Cup has been halted for the day, as damaging winds batter the region. Following advice from...
October 22, 2025
Geelong’s market moment arrives
THE wait is finally over for the highly-anticipated Geelong City Market, debuting this Saturday with an impressive line-up of local producers. The inaugural market will...
October 22, 2025
Geelong walk to honour babies lost too soon
FAMILIES who have experienced the loss of a baby will unite at Eastern Park Circuit on October 26 for the Choosing Hope Walk. Run by...
October 22, 2025
Positive ageing in Geelong
THE Changing Minds and Positive Ageing Expo is returning to Geelong for its second instalment on Friday, October 24. The inclusive event, to be held...
October 22, 2025
Pedal power unites Around The Bay
AUSTRALIA'S largest one-day bike ride will set off on October 26, when United Energy Around the Bay returns. Participants will have the option of completing five...
October 21, 2025
Health Festival of Geelong grows into second year
GEELONG Health Festival organisers are back for a second year, following the success of the inaugural event in 2024. This year's event is returning on...
October 21, 2025
Local towns become heart safe
TOWNS in the Bellarine and Surf Coast are now better prepared in the event of a cardiac arrest after being recognised as Heart Safe...
October 20, 2025
Creating a village for new parents
PARENTS will soon have a new place to go for connection and support as Parent Thread gears up to launch in Torquay. The initiative will...
October 20, 2025
Noll’s still on a roll
SHANNON Noll launched onto the music scene more than 20 years ago and the Australian singer-songwriter is showing no signs of slowing down. He rose...
October 19, 2025
Feeling the texture of art
CREATIVITY has been a staple in the life of local artist Jess Matters for as long as she can remember. For some, art is something...
October 17, 2025
Longer pier locked in for St Leonards
A LARGER pier is on the way for St Leonards, with the Victorian government unveiling new designs for the popular Bellarine location. Minister for Ports...
October 17, 2025
Cycling fever hits Geelong as Gran Fondo celebrations roll in
EXCITEMENT is building across the region as four days of world-class cycling get underway. It's full steam ahead in Geelong today, with the UCI Gran...
October 17, 2025
Inclusive basketball hits the court
SURFCOASTERS Basketball Club has launched into the Geelong United All Abilities program, with not one, but two teams. Geelong United's all abilities competition welcomes people...
October 15, 2025
Guy McLean brings his a-game for Royal Geelong Show
THE Royal Geelong Show bursts to life tomorrow (Thursday, October 16) promising four action-packed days of thrills, entertainment, rides, agriculture and family fun. Headlining the...
October 15, 2025
Local roads in line for repair
GEELONG, Bellarine and Surf Coast roads will undergo repair works in the coming months, as part of a state government road blitz. Announced in September,...
October 15, 2025
Redesigning life after cancer
BARWON Heads' Nicole Trimboli has turned the life-changing challenge of a bowel cancer diagnosis into a memoir that's raw, honest and inspiring. Released this week,...
October 14, 2025
Surf Coast youth encouraged to enter short film fest
THE Anglesea Shorts Film Festival landed on the Surf Coast for the first time earlier this year. Now it's back, and organisers are calling...
October 14, 2025
Festival vibes meet world-class cycling at SpinOff
THE SpinOff festival will roll into Geelong on Friday, October 17, bringing an afternoon of music, family fun, and world-class cycling with the UCI...
October 13, 2025
Free events for Children’s Week
GEELONG'S Children's Week is returning to the region with more than 20 free events, starting from tomorrow (Saturday, October 11). The national week is an...
October 12, 2025
Same great views, refreshed interior
At The Heads co-owners Tarren Colwell and Jak Evans have spent the past five years planning the restaurant's renovations. Now their vision has become...
October 10, 2025
Severe wind alert for Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across Victoria's south west, including Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine. Winds...
October 10, 2025
Musicians trade the stage for the bowling green
BOWLS clubs around Victoria will come to life throughout October and November when three indie acts team up for a regional tour. This Way North,...
October 7, 2025
Wildlife carers urge care this spring
WITH Spring now in full swing across Australia, so is breeding season, and local rescuers are calling for help to protect wildlife. The next generation...
October 7, 2025
New study maps stormwater flood risk
A FIRST of its kind study has given the Surf Coast Shire insight into the stormwater network and associated flood risk in the region. Using...
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