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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...

January 15, 2024

EPA snap inspection catches out Otways farms

MORE than a dozen dairy farms in the Otways have been caught out for breaching standards following a series of snap inspections by EPA...

January 14, 2024

Floating Christmas Tree sails away until next time

GEELONG'S Floating Christmas Tree has sailed away after another successful festive season, with last weekend the last time people could see the tree in...

January 13, 2024

Fifth time’s the charm for Pier to Pub winners

MANLY'S Hayden Cotter has won this year's Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub, claiming the 1.2km event win in 12m20s, followed by Sam Sheppard (12m26s)...

January 13, 2024

COVID lockdowns did not lock down risky driving

LESS cars on the road during COVID-19 lockdowns did not lead to a corresponding drop in road trauma, according to a new study. The research...

January 12, 2024

GMHBA Stadium wins Austadiums award for fourth time

GEELONG'S GMHBA Stadium continues to be top of the table for fans outside Australia's capitals, winning its fourth Best Regional Stadium gong in the...