February 22, 2024
Local legend to be remembered
NORMAN Stanley Browning, a beloved member of the Torquay community, will be remembered tomorrow (Friday, February 23) in a memorial service at the Torquay...
February 22, 2024
Games cancellation inquiry held in Geelong
THE state parliamentary inquiry into the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held hearings with key stakeholders in Geelong last week. The City of...
February 22, 2024
Emerging artists take centre stage at Pako Festa
THE five local artists involved in the Geelong Grass Roots Indie Development (GRID) Series program will take the stage at Pako Festa this weekend. The...
February 22, 2024
Finding hope in a broken world: New book offers skills for turbulent times
Continuing its program of thought-provoking pop-up events, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will host an exploration into the skills needed to navigate the increasingly challenging...
February 18, 2024
Geelong Portrait Photography Prize seeks entries
LOCAL photographers have an opportunity to exhibit their work and win a $3,000 cash prize thanks to the launch of a new art competition. Hosted...
February 17, 2024
Consultancy takes the stress out of finding your perfect piece
Metal artist Cinnamon Stephens' presence can be felt all over the region, particularly in her hometown of Anglesea. Her work adorns homes and businesses, streetlights...
February 15, 2024
Wildlife rescue pleads for slower drivers after horror day on roads
SURF Coast Wildlife Rescue is urging motorists to slow down after they responded to 17 kangaroo and wallaby fatalities in a single day on...
February 15, 2024
Dissatisfaction after ratepayers knocked back from survey
RATEPAYERS have been left confused after being denied an opportunity to participate in the Surf Coast Shire's community satisfaction survey (CSS) because they were...
February 12, 2024
Government goes ahead with duck hunting, implements new measures
RECREATIONAL duck hunting will continue in Victoria with several "common-sense" changes after the Allan Government rejected the recommendation of a Labor-led inquiry to ban...
February 11, 2024
Local mum to host ADHD conference
Child behavioural specialist and Surf Coast resident Chrissie Davies wants families with neurodivergent children to know they are not alone. This month her business, Chaos...
February 10, 2024
Mental health service seeks support to help young people
LOCAL mental health service Read the Play (RTP) is calling for help to reach its goal of supporting 15,000 young players in all sporting...
February 10, 2024
Call for government intervention as childcare access dwindles
MARKET forces alone are not meeting the needs of all children and households, an Australia-wide inquiry into the childcare sector has found. After a 12-month...
February 10, 2024
Where the tea flows + conversations brew
Warm smiles and friendly greetings from the crew at Blak Brews have become a fixture at music festivals, markets and local events across the...
February 8, 2024
Anglesea River gets trial treatment to combat acidification
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is considering recommendations to improve the conditions of the Anglesea River, including trialling a process known as berm grooming. The...
February 8, 2024
Runway show to support independent labels
A unique fashion show celebrating independent Victorian designers from Geelong, the Surf Coast and other coastal areas such as the Mornington Peninsula will hit...
February 7, 2024
Diverse pets of Victoria revealed
AN ESTIMATED 1.4 million households across the state have a pet, with dogs being the most popular choice of companion, according to the results...
February 7, 2024
Support group offers hope for adult survivors of child abuse
A RETIRED psychiatric nurse and counsellor has launched a support group for adult survivors of child abuse in Geelong. A survivor himself, Michael Constable has...
February 6, 2024
Murran hosts first exhibition
Kiri Tawhai has become the first artist to exhibit at Murran, a Geelong-based hub designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The exhibition,...
February 6, 2024
Cultivating the future: Youth take charge in transforming local food systems
TWO future food industry leaders have spent the past 12 months employed at the Common Ground Project (CGP), a social enterprise and regenerative farm...
February 6, 2024
Victoria falls behind on social housing
VICTORIA has the lowest percentage of social housing in the country, according to a recent report from the Productivity Commission. Released last week, the report...
February 5, 2024
Gender pain gap exposed
A survey of Victorian women has revealed chronic pain is the reality for many, with two in five respondents indicating the ongoing pain they...
February 1, 2024
Vaping in the crosshairs
VICTORIAN teachers have been equipped with a suite of free education materials to help students understand the dangers of vaping. Developed by Quit Victoria in...
January 31, 2024
Lorne welcomes first-ever hooded plover chicks
TWO hooded plover chicks have hatched in Lorne, marking the first time the endangered birds have nested within the town. The birds appear to have...
January 29, 2024
Surf Coast seniors stay mobile with free driving refresher course
FREE refresher driving courses for older adults will run next month across Torquay, Lorne and Aireys Inlet. Targeted to adults aged 65 and over, the...
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