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December 27, 2021

Exciting discovery of Otways marsupial mouse

A SURPRISING wildlife discovery near the Great Ocean Road has raised hopes for the survival of a native Surf Coast mammal. Dr Barbara Wilson and...

December 26, 2021

Soccer club scores important winner

SURF Coast Football Club has laid the foundations for a multi-million-dollar soccer facility redevelopment, which is set to deliver better experiences for players, spectators...

December 23, 2021

Festive fraud threat

POLICE and politicians have warned Geelong region residents of the risk of scams this Christmas, after a four-fold increase in scam activity this year...

December 22, 2021

Surfers ride wave of community spirit

TORQUAY Boardriders Club has rallied around a club legend, celebrated life members and crowned its club champions at a presentation evening this month. Surfers gathered...

December 22, 2021

Elf Squad gears up for fifth Christmas

GEELONG’S army of elves is collecting presents and undertaking final preparations for Christmas Day in the fifth year of a community gift-giving initiative. Local charity...

December 21, 2021

Cultural knowledge for Otways burns

TRADITIONAL owners and state fire authorities will merge their Otways fire knowledge under a pilot training program. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has partnered with...

December 21, 2021

Big Battery switched on

VICTORIA has switched on one of the largest renewable energy projects in its history, with its Big Battery now operational. The 300-megawatt battery, located at...

December 19, 2021

Fire brigade Santa Run returns

TORQUAY kids can catch an early glimpse of Santa on Christmas Eve. The Torquay Fire Brigade will roll out its annual Santa Run again this...

December 18, 2021

Calendar features top snappers

THE Geelong region’s finest photographers will have their work showcased in the 2022 City of Greater Geelong calendar. Next year’s calendar features 13 winning images...

December 17, 2021

Yacht festival prepares 2022 return

A PREMIER Victorian yacht race is set to return to Geelong with a wet sail next month. The historic Festival of Sails has confirmed its...

December 17, 2021

Donations doubled for hospital appeal

BARWON Health Foundation will match donations to its Christmas fundraiser for 36 hours this week to allow at-risk pregnant mothers to receive vital care...

December 16, 2021

Furphy officially a track favourite

A WINNING partnership has been formed that will see Geelong-brewed Furphy become the official beer partner of the Geelong Racing Club. Local racegoers have a...

December 12, 2021

Dignitaries welcome Jan Juc stage

A NEW Jan Juc performance space has officially opened, after representatives from federal government, council and the local community gathered for a ribbon cutting. Jan...

December 11, 2021

Helpful winds aid Impossible race

THE Surf Coast's strongest ocean paddlers enjoyed favourable conditions during the latest edition of an open-water race. The Impossible had its seventh annual competition on...

December 9, 2021

Free Santa photos at Corio

SANTA Claus has come to town early for Corio shoppers. Corio Village shopping centre set up Santa’s Summer Club on the weekend, which offers free...