January 23, 2020
The running, fitness and lifestyle destination on Torquay’s doorstep
NIGEL and Alison Muscroft are the founders of Torquay's go-to fitness wear store, The Happy Runner. Opening the doors to their Bell Street shopfront in...
January 23, 2020
South Barwon clubs encouraged to apply for funding
GRASSROOTS sporting clubs across South Barwon can now share in funding through the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019/20 Sporting Club Grants Program. The announcement was made...
January 23, 2020
Up to 25 new scholarships available at Deakin
DEAKIN University has established a new accommodation scholarship for students affected by Australia's bushfires, with housing available at Geelong's Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses. Up...
January 17, 2020
Western United to run match day fundraiser in Geelong for bushfire relief
WESTERN United’s clash at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday, January 19 will be a special day of entertainment and fundraising for bushfire disaster relief. At the...
January 16, 2020
Barwon Water spreads the water-saving message
BARWON Water is out and about in the community this month raising awareness of the importance of being water efficient at home and on...
January 16, 2020
Community to show its support at Anglesea bushfire fundraiser
THE Anglesea and Surf Coast community have been invited to come together in Anglesea on Saturday, January 18 to raise much-needed funds for those...
January 16, 2020
Geelong Cats join in bushfire support efforts
THE Geelong Cats have announced a range of initiatives to provide support to to communities affected by the bushfire crisis. The AFL club is backing...
January 16, 2020
Geelong SES volunteer moved by thankful gesture
MARION Petersen from the VICSES Geelong Unit found out recently in East Gippsland that it’s the smaller things in life that make a difference. Part...
January 16, 2020
Surf Coast Shire and GORCC beach patrols now rolling
THE Surf Coast Shire council and Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) rangers are taking their all-terrain vehicle further...
January 16, 2020
Sarah Gigante has big aspirations
Today we welcome our exclusive Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) columnist Sarah Gigante. Her career skyrocketed after being crowned the Australian women’s...
January 16, 2020
Inbee Park signs up for Vic Open
ONE of the greatest players in the history of women’s golf is coming back to play in Australia for the first time in six...
January 16, 2020
Surf Coast Shire’s Australia Day ambassadors revealed
ANTI-tobacco crusader Dr Bronwyn King and business leader and philanthropist Dennis Banfield will share reflections and inspiration as ambassadors at Surf Coast Shire 2020...
January 16, 2020
Geelong mayor wants City Deal funds faster
IT HAS been three months since the timeline for Geelong’s City Deal was locked in, and the City of Greater Geelong’s mayor is hoping...
January 16, 2020
Scott Sunderland talks up the Race Torquay course
CADEL Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) race director Scott Sunderland says the first Race Torquay will be a contest for the daring and...
January 16, 2020
Avalon Airport locks in flights to Bali
GEELONG’S Avalon Airport now has a second confirmed international connection, with flights to and from Bali to begin next week. Starting on January 24, budget...
January 16, 2020
Forum talks about keeping the ocean road great
THE community learnt a little more about the coming Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and how it will change the existing arrangements...
January 16, 2020
Sailing world championships to blow big dollars into Geelong’s economy
ELITE sailors from across the globe started arriving in Geelong this week for training sessions ahead of four sailing world championships, which are predicted...
January 16, 2020
Coastal views: draft master plan for Torquay foreshore released
THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has revealed its vision for the management of Torquay’s foreshore over the next 15 years. Last week, GORRC...
January 16, 2020
Shakespeare in the Vines returns
One of the world’s most well-known tragedies is set to enthral audiences at Leura Park Estate this February when Essential Theatre presents two performances...
January 16, 2020
RGYC pulls pin on fireworks display
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has cancelled its annual Australia Day fireworks display in response to the growing number of fire victims across...
January 16, 2020
Celebrating 15 years of business at Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove
Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove is celebrating 15 years of business this month – a milestone that prompted co-owners Nicole Bryan and Lesley Judd to...
January 16, 2020
ACCC sounds warning on bushfire fundraiser scams
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned people not to be sucked in by scams when trying to donate to appeals raising...
January 15, 2020
More than 10 local beaches closed as smoke haze and wild weather rolls through Victoria
POOR air quality and visibility caused by the smoke haze and wild weather has forced the temporary closure of more than 20 Victorian beaches...
January 14, 2020
Joel Selwood and Brit Davis star in new Travel and Cruise World Expo ad
GEELONG Travel's Travel and Cruise World Expo will sail into GMHBA Stadium on February 2. A new ad promoting the event features Geelong Cats captain...
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