Shakespeare in the Vines turns nine
In celebration of its ninth year hosting Shakespeare in the Vines, Leura Park Estate will transform into the historic Greek capital of Athens across...
Maddie’s Day purple goes as far as the eye can see on the Bellarine
A sea of purple covered the Bellarine Peninsula in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision on the weekend, with the second instalment of “Maddie’s Day...
Jan Juc beach turns it on for the 2019 Victorian Masters Titles
THE 2019 Victorian Masters Titles were hosted at Jan Juc Beach at the weekend, with two to threefoot waves serving up a fun challenge...
RSPCA waives adoption fees for adult cats
RSPCA VICTORIA is waiving the adoption fee for all adult cats as it tries to manage a huge influx of cats and kittens throughout...
Locals cut back on energy use during summer heat
ACCORDING to results out of Powercor’s latest Energy Partner program, more than 780 households on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast have made promising...
Keep alert and stay safe around water, says St John Ambulance
ST JOHN Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to keep alert and stay safe at pools, beaches and rivers across the state following a startling...
Tributes flow for Wilson
BLUES icon and Clifton Springs musician Chris Wilson has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wilson, who has played a major part in Australian...
Fake $50 found at local cafe
POLICE are urging local business owners and patrons to assess their cash before making transactions and/or accepting change after a counterfeit $50 note was...
Dangerfield thinks AFLX will be a bolter
GEELONG Cats star Patrick Dangerfield is looking forward to picking the squad for the team he will captain in this year’s AFLX season. Speaking at...
Frances Reid turns 108 with a gift from the Tigers
A TORQUAY centenarian marked her 108th birthday on Monday with a personalised gift from her favourite AFL team. Japara Eloura Aged Care Home resident Frances...
GRAB A TIGER DROP TICKET
THE Torquay Football Club, Cricket Club and Netball Club have teamed up again for the third Torquay Tiger Drop, which will be held on...
Local surf athletes to compete in Interstate Championships
ATHLETES from Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC), Jan Juc SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC will today represent Victoria at the Interstate Championships...
Fast five – Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is ready to roll
THE world’s best male and female cyclists have descended on Geelong and will again pedal for glory in this weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean...
WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG: More of the great outdoors
Armstrong Mount Duneed’s complement of parks and playgrounds continues to increase with the latest addition in the Stage 24 precinct. The new park gives kids...
KICK YOUR WAY into the New Year
Have you ever wanted to learn taekwondo but been unsure of where to start? Look no further than Elite Taekwondo. Operating in Geelong for the...
CONCERT TO FUND GEELONG’S REFUGEE PROJECTS HELD in Aireys
Aireys Inlet played host to the sixth annual Lighthouse Musical soiree on Sunday January 5, welcoming international musicians Georgia Brown and Tom Foster to...
Patti AND THE POWER OF WORDS
PATTI Manolis, growing up in Collingwood, was six when her dad died. Her mum worked hard to take care of her three children who were left to...
Geelong to host Victorian Teachers Games for next two years
THE City of Greater Geelong has won the right to host the Victorian Teachers’ Games for the next two years, in a homecoming to...
Pashley smashes Mountain to Surf record
THE defending champion in the women's Mountain to Surf Ellie Pashley has smashed the course record, covering the eight-kilometre track in 26 minutes flat. Pashley’s...
Scholarship opportunities for deserving FedUni students
SCHOLARSHIPS totalling $7 million are being offered to students enrolling at Federation University Australia this year, with up to 50 types of scholarships across...
Locals brave the scorching heat
TORQUAY locals and visitors braved the extreme heat on Friday January 4 at both Cosy Corner and Torquay Surf Beach. Families loaded up on sunscreen...
Twilight Market to launch in Aireys Inlet
Travelers exploring the Surf Coast region this summer can add a new destination to their schedule, with the Aireys Inlet Market scheduled every weekend...
Circus runaway set for success
Like most young and adventurous school girls, Charli Meath dabbled in several different sports before she found the one for her. Having a crack at...
City’s school holiday program has something for everyone
The City of Greater Geelong is offering a raft of free and paid activities throughout the summer school holidays. Libraries across the region are...