Tones and I brings pop-up show to Torquay
Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I will stop by the Torquay Hotel next week for an all-ages acoustic show as part of her We Want...
Swimming to make a difference
Swimmers across the region are preparing to hit their local beaches and lap pools next month to raise funds for the 130,000 seriously ill...
Classic cars to cruise Torquay
THE annual Torquay Motor Show will make its return next month, with up to 400 cars and bikes set to descend on Elephant Walk. Thousands...
Hoodie heartbreak as Aireys Inlet chicks lost in suspected nankeen kestrel attack
THE successful hatching of three hooded plover chicks in Aireys Inlet has ended in heartbreak, after they were last week lost in a suspected...
Anglesea, Torquay to face off in first Anzac Day clash
SURF Coast rivals Torquay and Anglesea are set for an epic Grand Final rematch this season, when they meet at Ellimatta Reserve in Round...
GRID Series to empower Geelong’s next music stars
The GRID Series artist development initiative has begun in Geelong for a second year, with a new cohort of talented local artists selected to...
Regional roads account for majority of fatalities in 2024
VICTORIA Police has committed to drive down road trauma through 2025, after provisional figures released last week revealed another devastating year on the state's...
Victorian government hails successful first pill testing event
THE state government has labelled the beginning of its pill testing trial a success, after preliminary data showed almost 40 per cent of festivalgoers...
Sip, savour, and soak up the sunshine at Geelong Beer Festival
More than 6,000 people are expected to raise their glasses at Johnstone Park next weekend for a summer celebration featuring a world-class line-up of...
Think before you flush, urges new campaign
REDUCING the amount of cotton buds, condoms and other non-flushable items making their way into the region's sewer system is the focus of a...
Lights, camera, mango: Inaugural Anglesea film festival launched
THE Anglesea Movie Club is calling on young creatives and budding filmmakers to take part in its inaugural short film festival, with applications set...
Waddle on! Anglesea’s sand penguin parade is back
A WADDLE of penguins will nest in Anglesea later this month when the annual sand penguin parade returns for a fourth year. Kids and families,...
Rebranded Geelong Foodshare tackles food insecurity across the region
FOR Geelong Foodshare, creating social change is more than just a tagline. It's an ethos that sits at the very core of everything the food...
Geelong Rainbow Festival seeks performers and volunteers
THE annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will return to Johnstone Park in February and its dedicated team of organisers is seeking volunteers, performers, food vendors...
Redrawn electorates see Corio, Wannon grow, Corangamite shrink
THE Corangamite electorate has shrunk again in size while the seats of Corio and Wannon have expanded slightly, ahead of the next Australian federal...
Powerful stories to be brought to life at Geelong Arts Centre
Trying to pick a standout from the Geelong Arts Centre's coming season would be the equivalent of picking a favourite child, chief executive and...
Discover: The Bellarine Peninsula
WHETHER you're interested in exploring nature, enjoying local food and wine, or relaxing on the beach, the Bellarine Peninsula has something to offer. Make the...
Point Lonsdale home wins state award
A Point Lonsdale home has been named among the state's best custom-built homes for its "timeless, elegant feel" and careful attention to detail. Named "Patching",...
Discover : Geelong
SUMMER in Geelong beckons with its vibrant atmosphere, outdoor experiences and lively food scene. Here's your guide to the perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment and...
Discover : The Surf Coast
BETWEEN its stunning beaches, vibrant coastal townships and rugged cliffs, there's plenty to see and do on the Surf Coast this summer. Take in the...
Geelong Gallery to host Archibald Prize
A TOURING exhibition of Australia's most celebrated portraiture prize will pass through Geelong later this year. Geelong Gallery will serve as the exclusive Victorian host...
Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities
RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected
THE federal government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...