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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

St Joeys signs with Premier League giants

A TRAINING academy associated with powerhouse Premier League soccer club Liverpool has revealed Geelong will be only the third place in Australia to host...

Airshow lights up the night

THE 2023 edition of the Australian International Airshow started with a bang yesterday (Friday, March 3), with spectacular flying displays starting in the early...

Deakin shows off cutting-edge tech at airshow

Weekend schedule >>> 2023 Australian Internation Airshow VIRTUAL jet pilots, next generation drones, and 3D printing technology for space are just some of the...

Airshow tickets sell out for Saturday

FOR the first time in its 30-year history,  tickets to the Saturday session of the Australian International Airshow have sold out. In addition, Gold Pass...

Give generously and help the Cottage

NEXT week, Cottage by the Sea is holding a Giving Day that will harness the generosity of its supporters to raise funds for the...

Central Geelong Framework Plan released

THE final Central Geelong Framework Plan has been released and is in effect as of today (Wednesday, March 1). The document - subtitled "A Plan...

Shire confirms changes to aquatic centre layout

THE Surf Coast Shire has agreed with a proposal to change the scope of the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre (SCAHC). The latest revisions...

Aerobatic teams fly the friendly skies

THE Australian International Airshow has officially started its defence expo, and aircraft from two nations took off together yesterday (Monday, February 27) to give...

Cats reveal new captain

THE Geelong Cats have announced its 54^th VFL/AFL captain and its first new captain in 12 seasons.

The new captain has succeeded the club's...

More changes proposed for aquatic centre

THE facilities at the proposed Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre (SCAHC) would change in scope again under the latest proposed revisions to the...

Surf Coast remembers Ash Wednesday

MORE than 200 people gathered in Aireys Inlet earlier today (Thursday, February 16) to hear stories of resilience and recovery on a day four...

Federal case against Better Beer dismissed

ONE of the owners of Torquay-based brewer Better Beer said he always knew his products "were on the right side of the law" following...

Epworth confirms maternity service will close

THE doors will come down at the Epworth Geelong maternity service in a little under two months, with Epworth HealthCare confirming this morning (Thursday,...

Sprinters reign supreme in seventh Cadel race

THE seventh edition of the Elite Men's Race in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) was fought out at the end by...