Torquay Cowrie Market launches 2025-26 season at Elephant Walk
THE Torquay Cowrie Market is back this weekend, bringing together more than 150 makers, artists and food stalls for one of the region's most...
Climate justice forum puts gender front and centre
A FREE forum will bring experts and local voices together next week to explore how inclusive leadership can drive fairer, more effective solutions to...
Tones and I announces Barwon Heads Hotel pop-up gig
AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Tones and I is headed to Barwon Heads next month, for an all-ages acoustic pop-up show, as she continues her We Want...
Baby boom brings first parents’ group in years
A SURGE in births across Anglesea and Aireys Inlet has prompted the launch of a new first-time parents' group. Located in Anglesea, it is the...
Meli launches annual appeal for children in care
MELI'S Foster a Future Appeal has launched for another year, as the organisation works to raise much-needed funds for children and young people in...
Fairhaven waits on fix for unstable slope
A LONG-TERM solution for a landslip-affected embankment in Fairhaven may be edging closer, with a full geotechnical report for the site expected in November. Since...
Voices of Corangamite moves to incorporate, eyes next federal poll
VOICES of Corangamite is working towards formal incorporation, as it seeks to strengthen its voice in the electorate and position itself for the next...
O’Brien Electrical sparks awards recognition
O'BRIEN Electrical North Geelong has been on a relentless journey of improvement, after a strategic shift three years ago focused its efforts on turning...
New plantings link Winchelsea Cemetery to town’s green trail
WINCHELSEA cemetery has become the latest local landmark to join the expanding Winchelsea Arboretum Trail, with the first trees planted this week. The trail, a...
The Sound Doctor closes out 2025 with star-studded line-up
AFTER a blockbuster year of sold-out international and local acts, The Sound Doctor is ending 2025 in style with four shows at the Anglesea...
Where bold ideas find their voice
TNG Studios is the Surf Coast's new playground for podcasts, videos and big ideas. Led by Matt Worland and Molly Perrett, the purpose-built, professional space,...
Torquay celebrates the best in business
THE entrepreneurial spirit of the Surf Coast shone brightly last week, as the Torquay Business Awards, presented by the Surf Coast Times, marked its...
Witnesses sought after man found dead in Lara
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead in Lara last night. The man, who has not yet been identified, was found...
Climate inquiry calls for rollout of Geelong-led initiative
A GEELONG-led initiative providing vulnerable people and people from low-income backgrounds with a refuge from extreme weather should be expanded across the state, a...
How a former Geelong resident is changing lives in Cambodia
CAMBODIA was never on Lynn Johnston's travel list, but the former Geelong resident has spent the past 13 years calling the Southeast Asian country...
Calm Minds Clinic honoured as GBEA finalist
AT CALM Minds Clinic, there are no waitlists, just a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space where people can come as they...
Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital takes shape with fresh renders
THE look and feel of the new Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital is a step closer to being finalised, with the release of new...
Thousands cash in on $100 energy boost
RESIDENTS who have applied for the Victorian government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus can expect to see the payment hit their account this week. Applications for...
Filmmaker launches project to preserve stories
WHEN the son of a friend passed tragically, filmmaker and video production company owner Luke Massey was called in to help document the funeral. Massey...
Kids’ ideas bring Winchelsea playground to life
A WINCHELSEA playground inspired by the designs of local primary school children was officially opened earlier this month, after construction on the project wrapped...
A coastal sanctuary with family at its heart
ANGLESEA House is a family retreat that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape, where sweeping ocean views meet a design grounded in warmth,...
Geelong Line ramps up for Cats’ finals campaign at the ‘G
FOOTY fans travelling to the MCG to watch the Cats battle the Lions in tonight’s (Friday, September 5) qualifying final, will benefit from extra...
Leadership award recognises Indigo Wolf director’s vision
SPORTS apparel brand Indigo Wolf exploded onto the scene 15 years ago with the mission to make gear that lasts and reflects the pride...
Torquay businesses recognised for innovation, sustainability, community
THE creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that has put Torquay on the map was celebrated last night (Thursday, September 4), with the announcement of this...