July 11, 2024
Opening date set for Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
THE Geelong region's newest library will be open in three weeks, with the City of Greater Geelong today (Thursday, July 11) confirming a final...
July 11, 2024
Vandalism forces closure of Anglesea toilet block
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has temporarily closed the Four Kings toilet block at 78 Great Ocean Road in Anglesea...
July 9, 2024
Parking fees proposed at some Great Ocean Road sites
VISITORS to some public land along the Great Ocean Road would have to pay parking fees under a new proposal from the state Labor...
July 8, 2024
Mia Gross makes Aussie team for Olympics
GEELONG-born athlete Mia Gross is on her way to Paris, named today (Monday, July 8) as part of Australia's team for the 2024 Olympic...
July 7, 2024
Celebrating First Nations’ spirit in surfing
FIRST Nations panellists will share reflections on their deep connections with Sea Country through surfing at a Surf Coast Shire celebration for NAIDOC Week. The...
July 5, 2024
Morris, Geelong Chamber launch $25,000 Business Class Finance Grant
AUSTRALIAN financial firm Morris Business Solutions has worked with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce to launch the $25,000 Morris Business Class Finance Grant. Anounced today...
July 4, 2024
Gin distiller is back in business
GREAT Ocean Road Gin has emerged from voluntary adminstration, with the company announcing its restructure proposal had been accepted at a creditors' meeting last...
July 3, 2024
New regional cricket hub opens
THE Barwon Regional Cricket Centre is officially open, offering a world-class indoor cricket hub for the wider region's clubs and communities to use all...
July 3, 2024
SCEG screening to inspire a sustainable future
THE Surf Coast Energy Group’s (SCEG) Environmental Film Series aims to inspire people about making the world more sustainable and connect with others who...
July 1, 2024
TikTok, Victorian Chamber to hold Geelong event
TIKTOK and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have joined forces and will head to Geelong next month to launch a new business...
June 29, 2024
Geelong Jets sign bowls world champion Paul Foster
GEELONG'S Bowls Premier League (BPL) side has revealed renowned Scottish lawn bowls world champion Paul Foster as the first signing for the new team. The...
June 28, 2024
Avalon-Brisbane flights take off
FLIGHTS between Melbourne Avalon Airport near Geelong and Brisbane began today (Friday, June 28), and the airport's executive chair has used the occasion to...
June 27, 2024
Councils unite against CFMEU
THE five councils in the G21 area have united against what they describe as attempts by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU)...
June 25, 2024
Shire could add $6m to aquatic centre budget
THE Surf Coast Shire council has decided to press on with building the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre (SCAHC) despite rising costs and...
June 21, 2024
Young artists to shine at Youth Fest event
A PROJECT at Anglesea Arts Space is one of three recipients in Victoria's west to be supported as part of Youth Fest this year. The...
June 21, 2024
Fischer Street, Merrijig Drive works begin
THE Surf Coast Shire is undertaking road rehabilitation works along Fischer Street and Merrijig Drive, Torquay, to make it safer for all road users. The...
June 19, 2024
Teskey Brothers announced for A Day on the Green
Soulful Australian siblings The Teskey Brothers are set to light up Australian outdoor venues and wineries this summer on their first A Day on...
June 14, 2024
Action urged to prevent leading cause of building defects
Engineers Australia is calling for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and...
June 12, 2024
Jim Jefferies adds Geelong show
Australia can't get enough of homegrown comedy superstar Jim Jefferies, who brings his latest arena show, the Give 'Em What They Want tour, down...
June 9, 2024
Conservationist awarded OAM in King’s Birthday Honours List
A DEVOTED servant to the Landcare movement across the Geelong region said her inclusion in this year's King's Birthday Honours List was testament to...
May 31, 2024
Postcards sent in mental health campaign
Five million mailboxes, including every regional and rural home across Australia, were sent a special prepaid postcard this month, thanks to an expanded campaign...
May 30, 2024
Building new worlds
Platform Arts brings to Geelong the works of 11 esteemed national and international contemporary artists in their coming exhibition Worlding. The visual arts show explores...
May 29, 2024
Torquay retirement village gets full approval at VCAT
THE proposed retirement village for Cypress Lane in Torquay has been approved in full by the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The hearing at VCAT...
May 23, 2024
Come from Away is coming
CentreStage has secured the theatrical rights to acclaimed Broadway musical Come From Away and will present it in Geelong next year. The production company says...
