August 21, 2025
Renewables advocates slam Victoria’s new gas licence proposals
TWO environmental groups have slammed the Victorian government for possible petroleum exploration licences in the Otways, saying the state’s focus should be on renewables...
August 8, 2025
Licence revoked — Western United faces collapse after FA decision
Western United have been stripped of its A-League licence, leaving the embattled club on the brink of folding and players and staff in limbo. Just...
August 7, 2025
Surf Coast FC hosts ladies day with standout guest speaker
Surf Coast FC will host a Ladies’ Day Celebration of Female Football later this month, with Emily Shears from the Female Athlete Network listed...
August 7, 2025
Learn F.A.S.T. signs this National Stroke Week and save lives
Stroke Foundation is urging all Australians to do their part this National Stroke Week (August...
August 7, 2025
Geelong councillor backs moratorium on ESVF levy
A CITY of Greater Geelong councillor is among the 30 local government representatives collectively against the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) and...
August 5, 2025
Travis Boak to retire at season’s end
PORT ADELAIDE veteran and Torquay local hero Travis Boak's time in the AFL is nearly over, with the 37-year-old expected to retire at the...
July 31, 2025
Jimmy Barnes to headline Geelong concert
AUSTRALIAN music icon Jimmy Barnes is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his second solo album, and will mark the occasion with a national tour...
July 29, 2025
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach moves in Championship Tour shakeup
THE World Surf League (WSL) has revealed a considerable shakeup to next year's Championship Tour (CT), including the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being...
July 26, 2025
All 2025 GFNL finals venues confirmed
THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Grand Finals are returning to Kardinia Park, with AFL Barwon confirming the venues earlier today (Saturday, July 26). The...
July 26, 2025
No distractions: Gleeson commits before Tigers’ flag push
THE Torquay Football and Netball Club has locked in Dom Gleeson as senior coach in 2026, his 12th year in a row. The club confirmed...
July 25, 2025
Unsung forward becomes ‘fundamental part’ of the Cats
IT IS HARD to stand out when you share a forward 50 with All-Australians Jeremy Cameron, Patrick Dangerfield and Tyson Stengle. But it's becoming equally...
July 24, 2025
Applications close soon for seasonal firefighter roles
APPLICATIONS close soon for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria, including two locations on the Surf Coast. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is employing 500 seasonal...
July 24, 2025
Dangerfield bands together in road safety push
GEELONG skipper Patrick Dangerfield is just one of the thousands of Victorian footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level donning blue armbands this...
July 24, 2025
Ramen restaurants to face court over entitlements
THE Fair Work Ombudsman has started legal action against the operators of four Japanese noodle eateries in Geelong and Torquay. Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd...
July 22, 2025
Most footy, netball finals venues confirmed
AFL BARWON has confirmed most of the venues for this year’s finals series across its affiliated football and netball competitions in the Geelong region. In...
July 17, 2025
Shire refutes VFF rates claims
THE Surf Coast Shire has refuted a claim by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) that the shire’s farmers are being overly taxed via rates,...
July 11, 2025
Geelong Cats AFLW leaders announced for 2025
Two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald will captain Geelong's AFLW side for a sixth-straight season, with the Cats confirming a new three-player leadership group for
July 10, 2025
Local news and the global fight for our fair share
WHEN people pick up the Surf Coast Times, the Bellarine Times, the Geelong Times and the Armstrong Creek Times, they expect more than just...
July 10, 2025
Geelong Cup winner to get golden ticket into Melbourne Cup
THE status of the Geelong Cup has galloped ahead, with the winner of this year’s edition to now receive a “golden ticket” into...
July 10, 2025
Kids invited to explore a secret food world
THE Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Regional Libraries, is bringing the successful The Secret...
July 5, 2025
New chair, member of Kardinia Park Stadium Trust appointed
FORMER Victorian parliamentarian John Eren has been appointed the new chair of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, bringing considerable experience across tourism, sport and...
July 4, 2025
Cats announce late change, debutant for coach’s milestone match
STAR Geelong forward Tyson Stengle is out of tomorrow's (Saturday, July 5) AFL game against Richmond for family reasons, with George Stevens to make...
July 4, 2025
New drought support package announced
THE Victorian government has announced a new $75 million suite of drought support measures, bringing the total support package to $144 million. The measures, revealed...
July 1, 2025
Geelong United WNBL’s rebrand strikes
GEELONG United's WNBL team has relaunched with a new name, and will now be known as Geelong Venom. The club says the process took eight...
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