March 21, 2025
Paul Barker to contest Corangamite for Libertarian Party
A SURF Coast Shire councillor who was recently successful in seeking re-election will contest Corangamite for the Libertarian Party in the coming federal election. This...
March 19, 2025
Geelong bike community unites for food relief charity after theft
GEELONG'S motorbike community will come together later this month in a display of solidarity for food relief charity Feed Me, after its St Albans...
March 17, 2025
Dr Kate Gazzard named as replacement Greens candidate in Wannon
FORMER Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard will contest Wannon in the forthcoming federal election for the Greens, campaigning on climate action and social...
March 17, 2025
Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent
A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...
March 16, 2025
Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination
Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...
March 15, 2025
Share the Dignity calls for community support
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...
March 14, 2025
Anglesea Primary School’s annual Village Fair returns
MORE than 3,000 people are expected to attend Anglesea Primary School's annual Village Fair later this month, helping the school raise much-needed funds to...
March 13, 2025
Urgent care clinic to reduce pressure on Geelong hospital
RESIDENTS in Torquay, Armstrong Creek and the wider Surf Coast region will be able to get access to bulk billed care for urgent but...
March 13, 2025
Non-profits receive energy-saving upgrades
EFFICIENT hot water heat pumps will be donated to Anglesea's Sirovilla Retirement Village, Phoenix Housing and Geelong's Samaritan House, as part of Geelong Sustainability's...
March 12, 2025
Duck hunting season extended, bag limits increased
RECREATIONAL duck hunters will enjoy an extended shooting season this year, as well as an increased daily bag limit when the season begins next...
March 11, 2025
Community input sought to secure Apollo Bay’s water supply
BARWON Water is calling for community input as it works to develop a long-term plan to ensure water security across the Apollo Bay region...
March 11, 2025
Rotary conference to livestream prolific speakers for community
DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty, high-profile psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and international End Polio ambassador Ramesh Ferris are among the keynote speakers...
March 9, 2025
Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...
March 9, 2025
Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats
A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...
March 9, 2025
Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands
THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...
March 9, 2025
Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable
AN estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...
March 7, 2025
Supporting business growth and success
OVER more than two decades of advising clients about how to best achieve business success, Claire Richards continues to be passionate about shaping strategy,...
March 7, 2025
Eliminating the guesswork
MANY individuals and families have experiences where they are actively seeking support, resources and guidance ensuring their loved ones have the tools to navigate...
March 7, 2025
Navigating life changes
WIGHTONS Lawyers is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life's most significant transitions whether buying or selling a property, starting a business, navigating...
March 7, 2025
A spotlight on the female leaders at HarvestHR
PROVIDING expertise on the economy, employment landscape and latest HR trends is what Maree Herath and Arzoo Thakur do. Maree's journey from being the daughter...
March 6, 2025
CORA sporting precinct faces further delays
COMPLETION of the "visionary" $500 million Modewarre sports training precinct has been delayed another two years, with developers blaming "significant disruptions" caused by the...
March 5, 2025
Pups pose for a cause
GEELONG photographer Helen Green is searching for four-legged models eager to contribute to a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting local not-for-profit Don't Forget My...
March 2, 2025
Finding life’s vintage: A journey from finance to wine-making
When John White was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at the age of 51, his wife asked him a simple question that proved to...
March 1, 2025
Surf Coast to celebrate International Women’s Day
THE Surf Coast will mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a wide range of events inspiring the community to "march forward" together...
