July 15, 2025
New pathway takes shape in north Torquay
CONSTRUCTION is under way on a new shared pathway in north Torquay, as part of a Surf Coast Shire project aimed at improving connectivity,...
July 15, 2025
Help for groups chasing grant funding
LOCAL groups and clubs hoping to secure funding to bring their projects to life are invited to join federal Corangamite MP Libby Coker at...
July 15, 2025
Literary festival brings stories to life from Apollo Bay to Queenscliff
GEELONG Regional Libraries has unveiled the program for this year's Local Word Writers Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity, connection and literature set to...
July 14, 2025
Tindale brings global swim officiating experience back to Geelong
GEELONG Swimming Club committee member Peter Tindale had a front-row seat to sporting history last month while helping officiate the Canadian Swim Trials. Tindale, who...
July 14, 2025
Satisfaction with Surf Coast roads hits record low
COMMUNITY satisfaction with the condition of roads across the Surf Coast Shire has dropped to an all-time low, with Winchelsea Ward residents reporting the...
July 11, 2025
Blak Brews’ mission to unite over tea earns national recognition
LOCAL Indigenous tea brand Blak Brews is back in the spotlight, this time earning national recognition at the NAIDOC Week Awards, presented on Saturday...
July 10, 2025
Torquay Rotary fires up for another big year under returning president
THE Rotary Club of Torquay has turned the page on another successful year, officially welcoming its new president last month at the club’s annual...
July 8, 2025
New road rule rolls out
ROAD users are being reminded lower speed limits are now in effect when passing stationary or slow-moving incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights of...
July 7, 2025
Public urged to stay clear as shark risk lingers near decomposing whale
AUTHORITIES are again urging beachgoers to steer clear of the coastline where the carcass of a 10-metre humpback whale washed up along the Great...
July 7, 2025
Geelong event to spotlight progress on gender equality
AN EVENT focused on advancing gender equality will take place in Geelong next week, with a keynote address from Victoria's public sector gender equality...
July 6, 2025
Apollo Bay gears up for a weekend of stories and ideas
APOLLO Bay's annual celebration of stories, ideas and language will return later this month, with a diverse line-up of literary talent, thought-provoking conversations and...
July 4, 2025
Ocean Grove man airlifted after vehicle crashes into Belmont building
A 54-year-old Ocean Grove man has been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital this morning after being stuck by a vehicle in Belmont. Emergency services...
July 4, 2025
Markets, concerts, fundraisers in the frame for Torquay Business Awards
CRAIG Smith, who launched Champion Blinds with his wife Kerryn Mandersloot in 2001, has played a pivotal role in shaping Torquay's small business landscape. His...
July 4, 2025
Deadline looms for region’s most prestigious business prize
THERE is just one week left to submit your entry to this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for Friday, July...
July 3, 2025
More consultation ahead for Torquay Bowls Club expansion bid
THE first phase of consultation on the Torquay Bowls Club's expansion bid wrapped up on Monday, but the community will have another opportunity to...
July 2, 2025
Regional boom: Geelong leads the great escape
CITY slickers are packing their bags and heading for Geelong, with the region knocking Queensland's Sunshine Coast off its perch to become the most...
June 29, 2025
Café revival marks new chapter
A MUCH-LOVED Grovedale café nestled among the gumtrees on the Surf Coast Highway has reopened its doors to the community, and a familiar face...
June 28, 2025
Final chance for community input on bowls club proposal
THE Torquay Bowls Club will hold a final public information session about its expansion bid this weekend, before the first phase of consultation on...
June 28, 2025
Local campaign tackles mental health stigma with free training
A NEW community campaign is aiming to equip 500 Surf Coast residents with free mental health first aid training, to boost local mental health...
June 27, 2025
Sunrise yoga event to shine light on mental health
UP TO 2,000 people are expected to roll out their mats at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session later this year in support...
June 26, 2025
Torquay teacher helps write a new chapter for Fijian students
A LOCAL teacher will head to Fiji next weekend to help boost the numeracy and English literacy of some of the South Pacific country's...
June 25, 2025
Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west
ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south-west are uniting to raise funds for drought-affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock feed threaten...
June 24, 2025
Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year
AN AWARD-WINNING program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...
June 24, 2025
Armstrong Creek and Torquay embrace better bus services
THE Victorian government is celebrating increased public transport usage across Armstrong Creek, Charlemont and Torquay, a year on from the introduction of
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