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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...