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...
March 16, 2022
Sunflower celebration a blooming success
THE Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers has wrapped up formalities for this year but is encouraging people to keep posting the results of their...
March 15, 2022
Come breakfast with Commerce Torquay
COMMERCE Torquay is bringing back its popular series of business breakfasts, with the next to be held at Bomboras next week. The free event is...
March 14, 2022
Shire to plug in more EV chargers
THE Surf Coast Shire council is staying plugged into its plan to support electric vehicles (EVs), with the existing charging station in Lorne to...
March 13, 2022
Construction begins on Head to Health’s home
WORK has begun on the permanent home for Geelong’s Health to Health services. Geelong Head to Health’s Norlane centre is one of eight adult mental...
March 12, 2022
Full Surround Sounds lineup revealed
The month-long Surround Sounds program of live music has been plugged in and turned up to 11. Released in full last week, the program features...
March 10, 2022
Breakout: Foo Fighters rock Geelong as concerts return
FOO Fighters has made a triumphant return to Australia in their first gig here in four years, with about 30,000 fans rocking out in...
March 10, 2022
Oils bring the power and the passion
THE power and the passion of Midnight Oil has rung out live in Geelong for the last time, with the band making a stop...
March 10, 2022
Malcolm’s long CFA service lauded
MORE than seven decades since he signed up to volunteer with the Country Fire Authority, 88-year-old Malcolm Cameron is still helping out. Mr Cameron was...
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