September 4, 2024
Torquay author publishes Christmas story
TORQUAY illustrator and author Michelle Conn has published her debut solo book, The Christmas Star. Published on August 27, the book tells a story of...
September 4, 2024
Wurdi Baierr Stadium usage on the rise
TORQUAY'S Wurdi Baierr Stadium is celebrating high rates of visitation, becoming a hub of activity since its opening and a space where people come...
September 2, 2024
Reducing dust this summer
SURF Coast Shire residents can now apply for the shire's dust suppression program for the regions unsealed roads. The annual program is conducted on rural...
September 1, 2024
Mixing community with coffee
For more than two decades, Scott Pond has been the face behind Jan Juc's Swell Cafe, pouring coffees and plating meals. Originally established in 1998,...
September 1, 2024
Community feedback sought on pre-school expansion
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking community feedback on a Moriac Pre-school draft concept design as it works towards a minor expansion and refurbishment. The...
September 1, 2024
Local influencer pulls off Hard FIZZ stack
Geelong 4WD influencer Lachy Poole has teamed up with DJ FISHER's alcohol brand Hard Fizz in a unique collaboration. The partnership saw Poole load the...
September 1, 2024
Local longboarders to represent Victoria
TEN of the region's top longboard surfers will head to the Tweed Coast this month in the pursuit of an Australian title. The Australian Surf...
August 30, 2024
Community groups win big in footy tipping competition
THE end of the AFL season has come to an end and so has the annual Surf Coast Community AFL Tipping Competition, with four...
August 29, 2024
Hue and Cry Collective exhibits more than 300 works
THE Hue and Cry Collective is preparing for its biggest exhibition of the year, which opens this week. Featuring more than 300 artworks, the annual...
August 29, 2024
Comedian’s new show is totally normal
Australian comedian Nazeem Hussain is back on tour, returning to the stage in February with his new show Totally Normal. Hussain is well known for...
August 28, 2024
Fostering a future
GEELONG organisation Meli will launch their Foster a Future appeal next week, raising funds for its foster care program and highlighting the need for...
August 26, 2024
Comedians to raise money for Our Village
GET ready for a night of laughs at Blackman's Brewery while raising much needed funds for a local Geelong charity. Laugh and Lagers will roll...
August 26, 2024
Vibrant community at Bellarine Springs Village
Bellarine Springs Village is not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community that caters to diverse interests, particularly for those who embrace...
August 26, 2024
Award-winning care at home
Country to Coast Home Care Services was recently named the national award winner in the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) 2024 Excellence...
August 26, 2024
Is it time to consider your loved ones’ care?
As your loved ones age, you may have noticed signs they might need additional support and need to consider alternative care options. Key indicators may...
August 26, 2024
gifting rules to your advantage
One of the most common questions the team at Muirfields gets asked is "How much can Centrelink allow me to gift?" The simple answer is,...
August 26, 2024
Welcome to The Shores: a new chapter in coastal living
Nestled just 3km from the pristine beaches of St Leonards, Lifestyle Communities proudly presents The Shores, located at 130A Thornton Avenue. This new community is...
August 26, 2024
Communication: the human connection
Many people have sat in a public space and watched others. People waiting for coffee, waiting for a train, waiting in line to use...
August 25, 2024
Smoked to perfection
With techniques perfected over several years, carefully smoked meats are being carved up by the team at local restaurant Wildfire Craft BBQ. Owners Casey Hildebrand...
August 25, 2024
Runners hit the trails in Lorne
RUNNERS flocked to Lorne last weekend for the 10th instalment of the Wonderfalls Trail Run on the Surf Coast. Run by Trails+, almost 300 people...
August 23, 2024
Local schools embrace Book Week
SCHOOL students and staff from across Australia have marked Book Week with a string of events. Held from August 17 until August 23, the annual...
August 22, 2024
Theatre of the Damned unveils Carrie the Musical
The curtain is set to come up on Theatre of the Damned's latest production, Carrie the Musical, tonight (Friday, August 23). Based on Stephen King's...
August 21, 2024
King Brothers to rock out in Geelong
Japan’s King Brothers are heading back to Australia for the first time since 2016, with five gigs lined up. The band hits Aussie shores in...
August 21, 2024
More than just yoga for frontline workers
The region's frontline workers are being supported with a weekly trauma-informed yoga group in Ocean Grove. Run by counsellor and yoga teacher Caz Pringle-Bowden, the...
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