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...
Melbourne Renegades take to GMHBA in January
THE Melbourne Renegades will be heading to Geelong on Thursday January 3 for the Big Bash, with both the men’s and women’s leagues battling...
Tribute cabinet for Briseis
A GEELONG filly who was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2015 has been honoured by the Geelong Racing Club (GRC)...
Festive creativity lights up Shorts Place
LOCAL multimedia artist Matt Bonner has given his street-art projection on Shorts Place a festive makeover, creating a new illumination to add to the...
Falls Festival adds 15 more acts to Lorne party
IN celebration of its 26th annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, Falls Festival has added 15 acts to its action-packed Lorne show. What was a sold-out...
Food bank for refugees
IN a bid to help Geelong’s refugee community, Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) is gathering donations to ensure struggling asylum-seeker individuals and...
Slice of Torquay history on show
THE Torquay and District Historical Society will host an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen photographs which have been collected by a Torquay family since the...
Haylee comets to top of the class at SCSC
HAYLEE Heard, 18, is this year’s dux of Surf Coast Secondary College, with her hard work and commitment to study earning her a scholarship...
CHRISTMAS CHEER IN COLAC OTWAY SHIRE
Lucky stars are waiting to be discovered in Colac and Apollo Bay shops in the days leading up to Christmas, with $50 prizes on...
Geelong Mums in the Christmas spirit
Geelong Mums is calling on individuals in the community to make a financial donation that will fund essential nursery equipment for disadvantaged babies and...
Fixture announced for 2019 AFL Victoria Community Championships
AFL Victoria has released its fixture for the 2019 WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships which will see three leagues in the Geelong region play...
REMEMBERING THE END on now
When the Geelong Post Office bell rang on November 11 1918, sighs of relief could be heard louder than its chime. It marked the...
CFA urges Victorians to prepare for bushfire season
THE latest Country Fire Authority (CFA) study has found half of Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire believe the risk to...
Colac Otway Shire urges landowners to be fire ready
WITH fire danger period upon us, Colac Otway Shire Council is urging landowners to act quickly and clean up their properties to prepare for...
Flashes of brilliance illuminate night sea photos
IT’S NO secret that the greatest photographers of our time go to exhausting lengths to capture moments of natural beauty. For 27-year-old Jan Juc photographer...
Warralily Spectacular this weekend advocates for struggling families
THE Warralily Christmas Spectacular is gearing up to entertain locals this Saturday December 8, with this year’s program featuring a longlist of performers, including...
Torquay’s Carols by the Sea this weekend
THE annual Torquay Carols by the Sea will be taking over The Esplanade this Saturday night, with preentertainment starting from 6.45pm before the carols...