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June 12, 2023

Surf Coast quintet receive King’s Birthday honours

FIVE people from across the Surf Coast eelong region have been recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours...

June 11, 2023

King’s Birthday Honours List revealed

SEVERAL people from across the Geelong region have been recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. Tomorrow (Monday,...

June 9, 2023

Lisa Neville appointed chair of Barwon Health

FORMER Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has a new job, with the Victorian government appointing her as chair of Barwon Health's board of directors. Ms Neville...

June 7, 2023

Games host cities launch plan for funding

AN ORGANISATION representing most of the cities hosting Victoria 2026 has outlined the need to spend tens of millions of dollars to make the...

June 5, 2023

Aireys Inlet a Top Tourism Town finalist

AIREYS Inelt is one of the 17 finalists in this year's Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Hosted by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), the...

June 2, 2023

Torquay Community Enterprise grants open for 2023

THIS year's Torquay Community Enterprise grants are now open and are welcoming applications from charitable and not-for-profit organisations. These grants provide an opportunity for local...

June 2, 2023

Simultaneous stories told

PRIMARY school pupils in Torquay sat down at the same time as millions of children across Australia for a good tale as part of...

May 20, 2023

Library closure plan reversed

THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) has reversed its plan to close three libraries in Geelong in the coming financial year, but there will...

May 18, 2023

AFL fixture for Rounds 16-23 released

THE fixture for most of the rest of the 2023 AFL season has been released, with the Geelong Cats to play mostly at night...

May 12, 2023

Libraries to close under draft budget

THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) says it has no choice but to permanently shut some Geelong libraries and cut the hours at others...

May 12, 2023

Opening date unveiled for Geelong Arts Centre

THE curtain will go up on Australia's biggest regional arts centre in a matter of...

May 5, 2023

Impeccable design with superior upgrades

Brilliantly designed and impeccably presented, this stunning home offers class, style and low-maintenance, convenient living in the ever-popular Mount Duneed. Indulge in luxury living with...

May 3, 2023

Tasmania officially awarded 19th AFL licence

DECADES of effort in Tasmania have finally come to fruition, with the AFL officially awarding the league's 19th licence to Tasmania. The AFL Commission resolved...

April 26, 2023

Surf Coast Shire council publicly supports the Voice

THE Surf Coast Shire council has voted to publicy declare its support for the Voice to Parliament, but says it will not explicitly advocate...

April 20, 2023

Shire’s draft 2023/24 budget released

THE Surf Coast Shire says its next budget is a response to rising cost of living pressures but also "focuses on the essentials, strives...

April 14, 2023

Builders welcome pause on rate hikes

The building and construction industry has welcomed the pause on interest rates amid the difficult economic climate, but is urging further government reform to...

April 12, 2023

City’s youth leadership initiative nominated for state award

A YOUTH program run by the City of Greater Geelong to develop the region's next generation of leaders has been nominated as a finalist...

April 11, 2023

Tyler Wright goes back to back at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

TYLER Wright has gone back to back at Bells Beach, ringing the Bell again after winning the women's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in...

April 11, 2023

Ethan Ewing rings the Bell at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

ETHAN Ewing has won it and will ring it, taking victory in the men's final at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today (Tuesday,...

April 10, 2023

Leaders needed to revive Surf Coast Girl Guides

THE Girl Guides are trying to revive the Surf Coast branch of the worldwide movement, and are looking for female adult volunteers to lead...

April 7, 2023

House auction, Torquay efforts push up Good Friday Appeal total

JUST over $1 million will go to improving the health prospects of young patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital after the Good Friday Appeal...

April 4, 2023

Event window opens at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE event window for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is now open, with the world's best surfers studying the conditions as they wait...

March 29, 2023

Designers appointed for Geelong’s Games venues

THE Victorian government has revealed the firms that will lead the design works for Geelong's new venues for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games. Leading architecture...

March 23, 2023

Tonight’s the night: Rod Stewart reveals rescheduled concert date

SIR Rod Stewart has revealed the rescheduled date for his postponed performance at Mt Duneed Estate. Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Live Nation, announced the...