December 2, 2023
Denis Walter Carols by the Bay cancelled
THIS year's edition of Denis Walter Carols by the Bay, which was to be held tonight (Saturday, December 2), has been cancelled due to...
December 1, 2023
Renegades ready for Big Bash in Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades is warming up for its first home game of the coming Big Bash League (BBL) season, with the match to be...
December 1, 2023
A TIME TO REFLECT: Shire adopts Reconciliation Action Plan
THE Surf Coast Shire has strengthened its formal commitment to reconciliation with Australia's First Nations people. At their meeting on Tuesday this week, a majority...
November 30, 2023
Public fertility service opens in Geelong soon
PUBLIC fertility care is arriving imminently in the Geelong region, with the state's fourth regional satellite service to be run by Barwon Health. Temporarily located...
November 27, 2023
Torquay Village sold again
ONE of Torquay's major shopping centres has changed hands again, with Torquay Village being sold off-market for an undisclosed price. Today (Monday, November 27), Fitzroys...
November 27, 2023
Western Victoria PHN seeks new CEO
THE Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, with incumbent Rowena Clift accepting a new...
November 27, 2023
Less schoolies expected but police still out in force
POLICE on the Surf Coast are expecting the number of young people attending Schoolies to be down by nearly a third in 2023, but...
November 25, 2023
Memory Walk & Jog to hold biggest season
Memory Walk & Jog will have its biggest season in 2024, and Dementia Australia patron Ita Buttrose encourages all Australians to show their support...
November 25, 2023
Campaign to take on sun protection complacency
The organisation has acknowledges the positive progress in skin cancer prevention in Victoria, following insights from the 2022 Summer Sun Protection Survey (Life in...
November 24, 2023
G21 launches Region Plan 2050
G21 GEELONG Region Alliance have launched a new strategic framework to guide planning and investment for communities in Geelong and surrounds over the next...
November 24, 2023
A quiet family haven in Old Torquay
Enjoy a genuine walkable lifestyle with this five-bedroom family haven, tucked away at 5 Seabird Court in Old Torquay. A few steps away is access...
November 19, 2023
Geelong Wine Show winners revealed
WINE Geelong has celebrated the 24th Geelong Wine Show at its annual Awards Dinner, with Oakdene taking out the 2023 Best In Show Trophy...
November 17, 2023
IN HIGH DUDGEON: Shire defends height of approved building, objection policy
THE Surf Coast Shire has defended giving planning approval to a house now under construction in Jan Juc that exceeds the typical height for...
November 16, 2023
Pupil’s peace poster now a national contender
A PEACEFUL poster by a Torquay pupil has been judged the best not only in the town but also in western Victoria. The colourful entry...
November 16, 2023
2024 AFL fixture released
The AFL has revealed the fixture for the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, and Geelong will open the season at home against St Kilda. Rounds...
November 14, 2023
Incumbents re-elected at shire council meeting
THE Surf Coast Shire council will stay with its existing leadership team into next year, with the incumbents unchallenged at the mayoral election. At their...
November 14, 2023
Art of the Minds a finalist in Community Achievement Awards
ART of the Minds' Jules Haddock is a finalist in this year's Community Achievement Awards for Victoria, but says the Art of the Minds...
November 13, 2023
Daisy Pearce jumps on as People’s Ride ambassador
AFLW PREMIERSHIP captain Daisy Pearce has been locked in as an ambassador for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) People's Ride in next year's Cadel...
November 13, 2023
Watch out for insurance loopholes ahead of bushfires
A COMBINATION of increased insurance premiums, higher bushfire risk and updated building codes could mean policyholders have insufficient cover or no cover at all,...
November 12, 2023
TGGB appoints three new board members
TOURISM Greater Geelong has added three new faces to its board. The organisation held its annual general meeting on October 26, where Varia Mitchell, Larelle...
November 12, 2023
Grants help clubs spread road safety message
MORE than a dozen football and netball clubs across the Geelong region and Victoria's south-west trying to stop road trauma in their communities have...
November 11, 2023
Hockey Dad make room for new single
Australian indie rock duo Hockey Dad has had a very busy 2023 and show no signs of slowing down, heading to Torquay next weekend...
November 10, 2023
Local projects lauded in National Architecture Awards
Two outstanding buildings in the Geelong region have received the highest praise in this year’s National Architecture Awards. Announced earlier this month, the awards run...
November 10, 2023
Region’s operators shortlisted in Victorian Tourism Awards
MORE than a dozen tourism operators from across the Geelong region are shortlisted among the best in the state in this year's Victorian Tourism...
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