Hatted Lorne restaurant Little Picket to close
BELOVED one-hat restaurant Little Picket, located in Lorne, will close at the end of the month, less than two years after it first opened...
Inaugural public health strategy aims for health equity
RISING rates of chronic disease and inequitable health outcomes across the Barwon South West (BSW) region has prompted the release of the region's first...
A celebration of film and community
The Geelong Pride Film Festival has announced an exciting program of events ahead of its opening screening on April 18. The festival, which platforms and...
GRID Series launchpad: Five Geelong artists take flight
Five of Geelong's most exciting emerging artists have today launched new music across all streaming platforms. It marks the final days of their tutelage under...
The Warm Up heats up match day with live show at GMHBA Stadium
RADIO show, The Warm Up, will this week expand its sports coverage with the launch of a new show that aims to elevate the...
Ombudsman calls out government inaction on social housing complaint system
THE Victorian Ombudsman has called on the state government to address ongoing concerns with the social housing complaint system, stating the government is yet...
Siblings run 10km, raise more than $7,000 for Good Friday Appeal
TWO children from Mount Duneed have raised more than $7,000 for the Good Friday Appeal after running 10km for the very first time. Siblings Kobe...
Crackdown on dodgy landlords: New taskforce to target rental law breaches
LANDLORDS and real estate agents who breach the state's rental laws will be the focus of a new taskforce. Embedded within Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...