February 16, 2025
Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria
The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...
February 15, 2025
Anglesea Primary School seeks sponsors, market stall holders for annual Village Fair
WITH Anglesea Primary School's annual Village Fair just over a month away, the organising committee are seeking to connect with local businesses and market...
February 15, 2025
Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland
Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...
February 13, 2025
Classic cars and community spirit on show in Torquay
CLASSIC cars of all makes and models were on display over the weekend as the Torquay Motor Show returned to Elephant Walk for its...
February 10, 2025
Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme
LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...
February 10, 2025
Surf Coast Shire seeks nominations for 2025 Local Legends Awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for the Surf Coast Shire's 2025 Local Legends Awards. Held annually, the awards program recognises and celebrates the community's unsung heroes. This year,...
February 9, 2025
Local artists to light up Meadow’s last hurrah
FORMER GRID Series starlet Daisy Kilbourne will join an all-star lineup on stage next month when the Meadow music festival hits the Bambra Bowl...
February 7, 2025
Torquay revs up for annual motor show
AN ESTIMATED 5,000 people will descend on Torquay's Elephant Walk this weekend for the 15th annual Torquay Motor Show. Hosted by the Rotary Club of...
February 6, 2025
Geelong Rainbow Festival cancelled
THE 2025 edition of the annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will not go ahead next week, with organisers citing limited resources and stretched finances among...
February 5, 2025
Children’s fair to celebrate toy library relaunch
WINCHELSEA Community House will next week host a children's fair to help celebrate the relaunch of the Winchelsea Toy Library. Aimed at showcasing the local...
February 5, 2025
Op shops forced to dispose of tonnes of unsaleable items
OPPORTUNITY shops across the region are struggling to keep up with the ongoing issue of illegal rubbish dumping at their volunteer-run collection sites. For All...
February 4, 2025
Major upgrade for Geelong’s water supply underway
MAJOR upgrade works have begun on the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline (MGP) to increase its capacity and expand its reach, with the aim of...
February 4, 2025
Cultura CEO to retire
LOCAL multicultural organisation Cultura is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, following current chief Joy Leggo's decision to retire later this...
February 4, 2025
‘A lot of cricket’: Newcomb Bulls veteran hits 450 game milestone
NEWCOMB Bulls Cricket Club veteran Frank Canadillas marked his 450th senior game earlier this month in a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Round 11 club...
February 4, 2025
2,419 portraits to shine a light on men’s mental health
THE team behind Geelong's Liminal Gallery has launched a new fundraising initiative aimed at raising $100,000 for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Motivated by...
February 3, 2025
‘Vindicated’: Conservationists celebrate Spring Creek valley wildlife sightings
A RECENT Australian owlet-nightjar sighting in Spring Creek valley has conservationists celebrating the success of ongoing restoration works in the area, and the diversity...
February 3, 2025
Australia launches national autism strategy
The federal government has launched its first-ever national autism strategy, a seven-year plan aimed at improving support and life outcomes for the almost 300,000...
February 1, 2025
Community to walk, run, jog for dementia awareness
Runners, walkers and joggers across the region will lace up their shoes later this year to support the more than 5000 people living with...
February 1, 2025
Instagram star brings classic cinema to life in Geelong
Local actor and award-winning filmmaker Cassidy Krygger will this year bring her love of classic cinema to audiences across the region with a series...
January 31, 2025
Explore Cadel Evans’s legacy at Geelong Sports Museum
WITH the five-day Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race cycling festival well underway, Geelong Sports Museum is offering local and visiting sports fans the...
January 31, 2025
Ratepayers invited to share views
THIS year's iteration of the local government Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) will kick off today (Friday, January 31) and both resident and non-resident ratepayers...
January 31, 2025
Wildflower nature strip blooms in Torquay
TORQUAY locals James and Christina McKey have transformed the nature strip of their family home in Fischer Street into a delightfully unmanicured tangle of...
January 30, 2025
The Script’s Glen Power misses Geelong tour date
DUBLIN four-piece The Script will make their A Day on the Green debut this weekend, but it will be without drummer Glen Power. In a...
January 29, 2025
Hobie Cats unite for 50th anniversary regatta
A FLEET of about 20 Hobie Catamarans will sail along the coast between Torquay and Anglesea this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the...
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