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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Road repair: Shire seeks up to $1.7m in funds for Black Spot projects
THE Surf Coast Shire will apply for much as $1.7 million from the Black Spot Program to go towards three road safety projects in...
Plug into solar with Winki Solutions
Winki Solutions is a local Surf Coast business founded and based in Torquay. With a passion for renewable energy and the environment, Winki Solutions is...
Feel the flow, get positive at Commerce Torquay event
ATTENDEES at next week’s Commerce Torquay After 5 Business Networking event will hear from local experts in not only beer but also solar panels. Registrations...
Blood pressure fluctuations could be a warning
A new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people. Short...
Cadel gears up for his 2024 race
TOUR de France winner Cadel Evans is keen for the wheels to get turning on the 2024 edition of the race that bears his...
Torquay RSL seeks sponsors for Anzac Day
THE Torquay RSL Sub-Branch is keen for its Anzac Day Dawn Service to return to the pre-COVID experience, and is in need of sponsorship...
Share your views on Point Impossible
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is inviting the community to share their thoughts on...