February 20, 2024
More blood donors needed to help people living with cancer
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and the Cancer Council have joined forces to urge Australians to support people living with cancer by donating blood and...
February 16, 2024
AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure
AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...
February 16, 2024
Riordan not convinced about Twelve Apostles land acquisition
POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan is not convinced about the financial arrangements for the proposed new visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles, and has...
February 14, 2024
Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma
THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...
February 13, 2024
Don’t worry about the “perfect” lunch box
With the school year under way for 2024, Victoria University (VU) researchers are offering parents advice to take the pressure off making the "perfect"...
February 12, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region
DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...
February 11, 2024
Calexico gig to start Lorne Theatre’s summer series
ARIZONA band Calexico will play the revamped Lorne Theatre's first live gig later this month to help launch the theatre's Long Hot Summer series. The...
February 9, 2024
Be wary in school zones, RACV urges drivers
WITH the school holidays over and the 2024 school year fully under way, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need...
February 4, 2024
Skydiver injured at Torquay airport
ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...
February 4, 2024
Forum to discuss carbon solutions for farms
A MAJOR forum in Winchelsea this month will discuss the complex issues of on-farm methane emissions and carbon trading. The Understanding Carbon on Farms Forum...
February 1, 2024
L2F4MH keeps it moving for Movember
THE Surf Coast community is being urged to support those going for a run, a ride or a paddle, or all three, tomorrow (Saturday,...
January 31, 2024
Everclear frontman goes solo
Following a successful tour in early 2023 with his Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum alt-rock band Everclear, Art Alexakis will return to Australian shores next month...
January 30, 2024
Survey reveals young people’s resilience
The new year can sometimes mean pressure to keep new year's resolutions, but headspace is encouraging young people to reflect on and be proud...
January 29, 2024
Guide Dogs Victoria seeking Geelong carers
GUIDE Dogs Victoria is celebrating the arrival of its coming summer litter, but the young pups will need loving and responsible volunteers to help...
January 27, 2024
Recycled craft raises thousands for refugees
AIREYS Inlet resident Bin Dixon-Ward has raised a remarkable $2,500 for refugees in the space of a month through an innovative recycling project at...
January 26, 2024
Hooligan takes line honours in Passage Race
The 2024 Festival of Sails has opened in spectacular fashion today (Friday, January 26), with Hooligan skippered by Marcus Blackmore snatching...
January 26, 2024
Beer Festival hails good vibes
THE Geelong Beer Festival has toasted a successful event over the weekend, with about 5,000 people coming to Johnstone Park to try the beverages...
January 26, 2024
Sports administrators honoured on Australia Day
MOGGS Creek sporting administrator and judge Anne-Catherine Thompson is among many across the Geelong region to receive plaudits in the 2024 Australia Day Honours...
January 25, 2024
Leisurelink pools to close again for hyperchlorination
ALL pools at Leisurelink will close for the second time in two months tomorrow (Friday, January 26) for a hyperchlorination process. The Department of Health...
January 24, 2024
Welcome Wave rides again
SOME of the world's best female cyclists have again been celebrated on the Surf Coast with the return of the Welcome Wave. Part of the...
January 23, 2024
Tent Pole music festival cancelled
THE return of the Tent Pole music festival to Mt Duneed Estate in less than a month will not happen, with organisers annoucing the...
January 20, 2024
Barwon Water wins with climate innovation research
A PAIR of change research projects partly run by Barwon Water staff members were joint winners of the Water Minister's Climate Innovation Challenge (WMCIC)...
January 20, 2024
Shire to hit the phones with Community Satisfaction Survey
RESIDENT and non-resident ratepayers might get a call from the Surf Coast Shire next month as the shire runs this year's Community Satisfaction Survey...
January 19, 2024
Surf Coast Highway to close for four weeks
THE Surf Coast Highway will be closed at Grovedale for four weeks, starting in February, so the road can be returned to its original...
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