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April 21, 2022

Toledo, Wright ring the bell at Bells

TWO first-time winners have been added to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach trophy, as the World Surf League (WSL) event was run and...

April 21, 2022

Spring spend: Asher commits $1.95m to Spring Creek Reserve projects

THE Liberals will fund about half the cost of two major projects in Spring Creek Reserve that will have significant benefits for sport and...

April 19, 2022

Crowded House show postponed

LEGENDARY band Crowded House have announced the postponement of the final four dates on their Australian Dreamers Are Waiting tour, as Neil Finn tested...

April 16, 2022

Songs and stories light up City Hall

A visual installation, soundscape and performance project in central Geelong is weaving together languages from three continents.

Ngubitj, Samgooan, Water - Songs, Stories and Connection...

April 14, 2022

Final Surf Coast SPP largely unchanged from draft

THE final Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) for the Surf Coast has been produced, and it is largely the same as the draft version...

April 14, 2022

Final planning policy rules out housing in Spring Creek

THE line has finally been drawn on growth in Torquay's Spring Creek valley, with the area to remain outside the town's protected settlement boundary...

April 13, 2022

Asher posts up $500k for Wurdi Baierr upgrades

LIBERAL candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher is hoping her election pledge of up to $500,000 for upgrades at Wurdi Baierr Stadium will be a...

April 12, 2022

Geelong to host part of 2026 Commonwealth Games

GEELONG is set to shine on the world sporting stage in 2026, with Victoria’s second largest city being confirmed as one of the four...

April 11, 2022

Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro

SURFING at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach kicked off today (Monday, April 11) in wind-affected three-to-five foot waves on the Bells Bowl. The competition...

April 10, 2022

No competition on Rip Curl Pro’s opening day

The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has been called off for its opening day today (Sunday, April 10) due to small surf on offer. Competition...

April 8, 2022

Rising Stars to be celebrated alongside surfing greats

THE Surf Coast Shire’s Rising Stars of surfing will be celebrated alongside some of the sport’s biggest Australian names following their crowning at the...

April 8, 2022

Rip Curl Pro welcomed back to Bells

THE Rip Curl Pro is back at Bells Beach, and some of the world's best surfers have expressed their appreciation for the iconic break...

April 7, 2022

Tully Wylie wins spot in Pro lineup

JAN Juc's Tully Wylie and California's Alyssa Spencer have taken out the 2022 Rip Curl Pro Trials today (Monday, April 7) to gain the...

March 28, 2022

Budget to improve NBN fixed wireless, satellite

THE federal Coalition says it will improve internet speeds and downloads on the National Broadband Network (NBN) for just over 10,000 premises in the...

March 26, 2022

Foreshore film seeks investors

A FEATURE film planned to be produced and shot on the Surf Coast is seeking financial and other help to make it happen. Foreshore aims...

March 25, 2022

Coker pledges $1.9m to restore Karaaf Wetlands

LABOR will put $1.9 million towards a project to restore the Karaaf Wetlands if the party wins this year’s federal election. Corangamite Labor federal member...

March 24, 2022

Forum to quiz Corangamite candidates

CONTENDERS for the federal seat of Corangamite will be quizzed on their environmental credentials in a public event to be held today (Thursday, March...

March 24, 2022

End of watch: Neighbourhood Watch Surf Coast to wind up

AFTER nearly two decades of serving the community, an inability to find new and younger members has forced Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Surf Coast into...

March 23, 2022

G21 proposes constitution change about election candidates

THE Geelong region’s leading lobby group is proposing to change its constitution to maintain its apolitical status and force any of its directors running...

March 23, 2022

GORCAPA to scope future of Lorne’s beaches

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) says it is working on a study that will chart the future for Lorne’s beaches,...

March 21, 2022

Shire’s lane sale conditions queried

A GROUP of residents opposed to the sale of public land in Torquay to facilitate a proposed retirement village are wary of the conditions...

March 20, 2022

International Rotarians help out in Torquay

A TRIO of international Rotarians are again using their visit to the Surf Coast as an opportunity to help out at the Rotary Club...

March 19, 2022

Sculptures show Lorne’s spirit

THIS year’s Lorne Sculpture Biennale is taking inspiration from Lorne’s natural beauty, history and cultural spirit. The seventh iteration of the event officially opened on...

March 16, 2022

Little Creatures to host unique dining experience

BE TAKEN on a journey of discovery with a unique dining experience at Little Creatures, with a menu sourced locally by sustainability focused producers. Guests...