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
BY JAMES TAYLOR Soulful Australian siblings The Teskey Brothers are set to light up Australian outdoor venues and wineries this summer on their first A...
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...
May 22, 2024
Ocean Grove wins spot in Bowls Premier League
OCEAN Grove Bowling Club will take on Australia's best clubs from this November after it secured one of the two coveted expansion slots in...
May 21, 2024
Funding revealed for Geelong Sports Package projects
THE sporting communities of the Geelong area have some more detail about their coming infrastructure, with the Victorian government confirming the projects to be...
May 21, 2024
The Blues Train finds new owner
THE Blues Train will soon be pulling out of the station under a new owner, with Daniel Kay taking over from founder Hugo T....
May 21, 2024
Missy Higgins adds Geelong show to tour
TICKET sales for Missy Higgins' Australian tour are running hot, and the singer-songwriter has just announced she is coming to Geelong. There has been huge...
May 17, 2024
Flying the flag for IDAHOBIT
THE Surf Coast Shire is again showing its colours for the LGBTQIA+ community, raising the rainbow flag outside its council chambers today (Friday, May...
May 16, 2024
Vale Norm Stanley 1977-2024
GEELONG'S First Nations community is in morning following the passing of Norm Stanley. The Kurnai/Wotjabaluk man, well known across the Geelong region as an artist,...
May 16, 2024
Avalon Airport CEO resigns
AVALON Airport will have to find its third chief executive officer in the space of two years, with Tony Brun to take off for...
May 14, 2024
New Torquay, Armstrong Creek bus routes revealed
THE state government has revealed the final version of its planned updated bus network for Torquay, Armstrong Creek and Charlemont, but it does not...
May 9, 2024
Australian Youth Orchestra to perform Mahler, Wagner
The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), Australia's most prestigious youth ensemble, is coming to Geelong for a powerful performance with Mood: Mahler and Wagner. Under the...
May 7, 2024
Program to promote gender equality in sport launches next iteration
THE third iteration of a program to progress gender equality and promote respect within local football and netball clubs and communities has now begun. Respect...
April 10, 2024
Share what matters most
To mark National AdvanCare Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has urged everyone to share what matters most and communicate their preferences and...
April 10, 2024
New CEO appointed for Western Vic PHN
WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has announced the appointment of Craig Wilding as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Rowena Clift, who is...
April 9, 2024
Don’t forget your mouthguard, athletes urged
Parents and local athletes are being advised to consider oral and general health safety as the 2024 rugby and football seasons begin. Data from the...
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