February 21, 2025
Volunteers hail Winchelsea Pool’s imminent opening
WINCHELSEA'S $8.9 million new pool will open to the community from 10am tomorrow (Saturday, February 22), with free admission. An official opening ceremony will be...
February 20, 2025
Telco tower proposed for Bob Pettitt Reserve
A PROPOSAL has been put forward to replace a light tower in Jan Juc's Bob Pettitt Reserve with a taller mobile phone tower, and...
February 20, 2025
Humphries named among All Stars’ best
GEELONG'S Lawson Humphries was among the Indigenous All-Stars’ best players in their AFL pre-season win against Fremantle in Perth on Saturday. The young Cats defender...
February 11, 2025
G21 details region’s priorities ahead of federal election
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance and its leaders have outlined the critical investment priorities the Geelong region needs in the lead up to this...
February 7, 2025
Meet KT Wiz players at community baseball day
THE community can get up close and personal with Korean baseball team KT Wiz and welcome the players to the City of Greater Geelong...
February 6, 2025
Rip Curl warehouse to leave Torquay
RIP Curl's presence in Torquay will be smaller within months, with the famous surf brand to move its warehouse operations away from Torquay and...
February 1, 2025
Wollaston doubles up at Cadel’s race
A POOR start to the season has proved fuel to the fire for Ally Wollaston's masterclass at the women's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road...
January 31, 2025
Female cyclists enjoy another Welcome Wave
THE world's best female cyclists gathered in Jan Juc yesterday (Thursday, January 30) evening to enjoy another Welcome Wave event as part of this...
January 16, 2025
Restaurant royalty visits Lorne
THE Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club had a very special guest for beers and a bite over the festive period. International superstar chef Gordon Ramsay...
January 16, 2025
Holland, Barrow win first round of Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
AVA Holland (Dromana) and Jarvis Barrow (Jan Juc) won the premier division in the first round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior...
January 12, 2025
45th Pier to Pub winners crowned
LORNE hosted thousands of spectators and athletes of all ages and swim levels yesterday (Saturday, January 11) in a sold-out 45th Powercor Lorne Pier...
January 9, 2025
Geelong adds three to AFLW side
GEELONG has used two picks inside the top 20 and another inside the top 40 to bolster its list for the coming AFLW season. Held...
January 7, 2025
Blood donors urgently sought following New Year cancellations
THE Australian Red Cross and Lifeblood have Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors this week after a record number of planned...
January 4, 2025
Total Fire Ban declared for Sunday across much of Victoria
THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the Central, North Central, Southwest, Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow (Sunday, January 5). Tomorrow’s...
January 3, 2025
Total Fire Ban declared for South West fire district
THE CFA has announced a Total Fire Ban (TFB) will be in place for the municipalities in the South West and Wimmera fire districts...
December 17, 2024
Federal funding to support public interest journalism
COUNTRY Press Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a package to better sustain and support public interest journalism over the coming years. The...
December 15, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Monday
THE CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) due to elevated fire danger conditions for tomorrow (Monday, December 16) that will apply across...
December 10, 2024
New partnership brews hope in Geelong
A SIMPLE cup of coffee is becoming a lifeline for some of Geelong’s most vulnerable community members, thanks to a new partnership between Restoration...
November 28, 2024
Flying Brick to roll out Carols by the Barrels
THE inaugural Carols by the Barrels at Flying Brick Cider House will be rolled out next weekend. Organisers say the audience should expect a night of...
November 28, 2024
Funding helps school leavers party safely
THE Safer School Leavers Program is back this year to support young people marking the end of their school years across the Surf Coast...
November 22, 2024
Netball great signs on with Tigers
TORQUAY Netball Club has appointed netball great Madi Browne as its inaugural Senior Netball Specialist in what the club has described as one of...
November 21, 2024
Tori Awards to be presented
THE annual Tori Awards, hosted by All Aboard disABILITY Support Services, will take place tomorrow (Friday, November 22) and celebrate the outstanding achievements of...
November 18, 2024
Grace Brown signs on as ambassador for Cadel’s race
OLYMPIC gold medallist and world time trial champion Grace Brown has jumped on board the coming Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, signing on...
November 14, 2024
New shire mayor, deputy mayor elected
THE new Surf Coast Shire council has chosen Cr Mike Bodsworth to be mayor for the first year of its four-year term. Cr Libby Stapleton...
