April 9, 2024
Funding boost on offer for environmental groups
APPLICATIONS are open for the Victorian government's latest round of Landcare grants and environmental volunteer groups are encouraged to apply. Funding of up to $20,000...
April 8, 2024
Winchelsea Pool redevelopment set to begin
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin this month on the Surf Coast Shire's $4.3 million redevelopment of the Winchelsea swimming pool following the demolition of...
April 7, 2024
Melbourne author wins Local Word Writing Prize
THE winner of this year's Local Word Writing Prize has been announced, with an author from Box Hill securing the top honour. Carolyn Leach-Paholski's entry...
April 4, 2024
Mind the Buzzcocks, they’ll hit Lorne in spring
Influential English punk band Buzzcocks are headed to Australia for the first time since 2016 and will make a stop in Lorne over the...
April 4, 2024
Back to Back is back with Multiple Bad Things
The multi-award-winning Back to Back Theatre will this month debut its new work, MULTIPLE BAD THINGS. The production marks the first major work by the...
April 4, 2024
Community feedback sought on Lorne Pier
THE managing authority of the Port of Lorne is encouraging locals and visitors to provide feedback on the town's pier, with the safety and...
April 4, 2024
Public pressure halts swallow cull at Cumberland Resort
LORNE'S Cumberland Resort has backtracked on its plan to cull a colony of birds living in its underground carpark, following significant community opposition. A spokesperson...
April 2, 2024
Geelong bars mix together for cocktail crawl
A unique bar-hopping experience is headed to Geelong next weekend, offering cocktail lovers an opportunity to explore the city's vibrant bar scene. Eight different venues...
March 29, 2024
Inaugural vinyl fair to drop this weekend
TORQUAY will play host to its first vinyl fair this weekend. The market will take place tomorrow on Easter Saturday (March 30), at the Torquay...
March 27, 2024
Annual walk builds bridges for dementia awareness
Locals are gearing up for the annual Memory Walk & Jog to raise awareness and funds to support people living with dementia. The event, hosted...
March 27, 2024
New bus connects First Nations communities to vital services
FIRST Nations people are set to benefit from a new community bus, following a partnership between the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and Viva Energy. The $375,000...
March 24, 2024
Organisations seek better homelessness solutions
LOCAL organisations have thrown their support behind the Victorian government's long-awaited response to the homelessness inquiry but agree more needs to be done. The state...
March 24, 2024
Winchelsea walk to tackle mental health
A WALK aiming to raise awareness about life’s challenges, or corrugations, will take place next month in Winchelsea. The Conquer the Corrugations walk strives to...
March 21, 2024
Kangaroo death prompts action at Bells Beach
A LOCAL wildlife rescuer has been buoyed by Surfing Victoria's dedication to harm minimisation, developing a relationship with the organisation to protect the region's...
March 21, 2024
Reconciliation event moves to larger venue
A FREE truth-telling event slated for Anglesea this weekend has had a location change due to demand. The conversation, hosted by Surf Coast for Reconciliation,...
March 21, 2024
Ocean Alley, Ball Park Music to headline Here Comes the Sun
PSYCHEDELIC surf-rockers Ocean Alley are set to headline the Here Comes the Sun Festival at the Torquay Common next weekend. Over the past decade, the...
March 21, 2024
Chris Isaak returns for more wicked games
Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak is returning to Australia for the first time since 2016, including at Geelong's Mt Duneed Estate...
March 20, 2024
Students park it easy: Deakin opens new carpark for waterfront campus
DEAKIN University has this week officially opened a new multideck carpark for students, staff and visitors to its Waterfront campus. It follows the sale of...
March 19, 2024
Free toolkit levels the playing field for pay
NEW resources have been developed to assist small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to achieve pay equality within their workplaces. The Pay Equality Toolkit was introduced...
March 19, 2024
Racism continues to rise following referendum
MORE than five months on from the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, local First Nations organisations and non-Indigenous allies are continuing to report increases...
March 16, 2024
Geelong creatives unite: Local artists showcase home grown talent
Three local artists have teamed up to present an exclusive showcase of work celebrating nature, the region and the talent that resides here. The exhibition,...
March 15, 2024
Winchelsea’s railway reserve gets colourful revamp
A VIBRANT mural overlooking Winchelsea's railway reserve has been completed, greeting visitors to the town with a colourful celebration of the local fauna. The mural,...
March 14, 2024
Deans Marsh Festival offers food, music and family activities
THE annual Deans Marsh Festival is set to return this weekend, bringing visitors to the small town to celebrate both the local community and...
March 13, 2024
Community urged to get back on track with cancer screening
Community members are being urged to keep up with cancer screening checks after new data revealed thousands of people across the region are not...
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