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...
June 30, 2025
Local talent signs up as Renegades to hit out in Geelong again
THE Melbourne Renegades will be hitting out in Geelong early in the coming BBL 15 season, and a local young gun will be padding...
June 26, 2025
Shire lowers two rate differentials in final budget
BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has temporarily reduced rates in two categories in its final 2025-26 Budget and 2025-29 Revenue and Rating Plan...
June 26, 2025
Aireys arts program seeks support
A COMMUNITY-led fundraiser in Aireys Inlet aims to bring a fully delivered creative learning experience to the town later this year. Part of Regional Arts...
June 19, 2025
Roadshow offers chance to drive new tunnel
PEOPLE in Geelong can virtually drive the West Gate Tunnel before it opens as the project hits the road to take the new tunnel...
June 19, 2025
Men urged to check in on their health
To mark Men's Health Week, global parenting advocates and Triple P parents are urging dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and all parents to take...
June 17, 2025
Ritchie Bros. to host huge live auction in Geelong
GLOBAL equipment auction leader Ritchie Bros. is marking three decades of operations in Australia with an auction in Geelong, expected to be its largest...
June 13, 2025
Cats coach plays down returning star’s meeting
GEELONG coach Chris Scott has played down Bailey Smith's meeting with AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon as he prepares to welcome his star...
June 12, 2025
Barry Humphries’ Lorne artwork sells at auction
A PAINTING of Lorne by legendary Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has greatly exceeded its expected price at auction. Leski Auctions conducted the auction of Edward...
June 12, 2025
Deakin, Country Road weave new wool product
DEAKIN University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) has partnered with fashion brand Country Road to trial a fully domestic process to transform low-grade Merino...
June 9, 2025
Brian Cook appointed AM in King’s Birthday Honours List
VETERAN footy administrator and premiership-winning chief executive officer Brian Cook is among the local names in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. The Torquay resident...
June 6, 2025
Facade works nearly compete at Nyaal Banyul
THE final appearance of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is almost locked in, with facade works on the major project on...
June 5, 2025
MAC seeks committee members
TORQUAY’S Multi Arts Centre (MAC) anticipates it will reopen next month, and is calling for applications to join its committee. Located at 77 Beach Road,...
May 30, 2025
Viva’s LNG terminal gets positive environmental assessment
VIVA Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong has passed a major hurdle, receiving a positive assessment on its Environmental Effects...
May 29, 2025
Torquay Cup raises funds for All Aboard
ANOTHER big crowd gathered at the Geelong Racecourse on Friday last week for the 13th running of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup. The annual...
May 29, 2025
Local Legends celebrated on the Surf Coast
FIFTEEN individuals and four volunteer groups have been presented with Local Legend status for their unsung efforts in the community. The Surf Coast Shire officially...
May 28, 2025
Tehan promoted, Henderson demoted in new Coalition cabinet
LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have had mixed fortunes in the new Coalition agreement, with Dan Tehan promoted and Senator Sarah Henderson demoted. Opposition...
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