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GFL fixture tweaked for 2021 season

SEVERAL changes to the final 2021 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) fixture hae been made by AFL Barwon, following agreements between competing clubs. The round...

Rip Curl magnanimous about losing Pro this year

RIP Curl's chief brand and marketing officer Neil Ridgway said the surf brand and the World Surf League (WSL) tried their best to get...

Bringing a taste of Italy to Torquay

A FAMILY favourite already well established in Geelong will soon celebrate the launch of its first Surf Coast venue. Two Sugars opens the doors to...

AFL Barwon still seeks GM

AFL BARWON has missed its own self-imposed deadline to find a new regional general manager (RGM), but does not expect the delay to have...

Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site

AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...

A taste journey around the world

GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...

Momentum builds: Developer chosen to head up Lovely Banks housing development

AWARD-WINNING developer Newland has been appointed to head up construction of a master-planned community in Lovely Banks, which will bring 15,000 new homes to...

Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows

A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...

Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves

THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...

Pro is no go at Bells this year

THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...

Community generosity shines in classic result

A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light

THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...

Shire nominates projects for infrastructure grant

THE Surf Coast Shire council has nominated a dozen projects for funding in the next phase of the federal government’s Local Roads and Community...

Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong

Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...

Mechanic takes planning dispute to VCAT

A SURF Coast-based mechanic is worried an unfavourable outcome to his planning dispute with the Surf Coast Shire will force him to cut back...

Pancake Day raises funds for worthy cause

THE Surf Coast community is invited to the Aireys Inlet Community Hall next week to join in the festivities for this year’s Pancake Day. Funds...

Kinder program heads to the beach

A BARWON Heads marine biologist, marine educator and mother of two is sharing her passion and expertise with the launch of Sandy Feet, a...

UDIA Victoria backs PSP for Spring Creek valley

THE Urban Design Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) Victorian branch is backing more development in Torquay’s Spring Creek valley but continues to believe the wider...

Road’s name to honour Lillian Beaurepaire

A ROAD in Lorne will be renamed to further associate an Olympic diver and swimmer’s history with the town. The presently unnamed section of road...

Hotel Indigo proposal falls over

THE proposed Hotel Indigo in Torquay appears to have fallen over for good, with the Greater Torquay Alliance (GT Alliance) celebrating the Victorian...

City states its position on Surf Coast DAL

THE City of Greater Geelong still wants to be left out of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) but is advocating for...

Henderson elected chair of Senate committee

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has received a promotion in her Senate duties, and is the new chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...

Sweet treats abound at ice cream festival

ICE cream lovers can now dig their spoon into 144 different flavours at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery’s (GORCI) Ice Cream...

Opposition continues to caravan park proposal

OPPOSITION to a long-running proposal for a caravan park in Freshwater Creek continues, with an independent advisory committee for the Great Ocean Road region...