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Beaches along Surf Coast closed because of dangerous surf

Beachgoers are asked to be mindful when swimming along the Surf Coast today with several beaches closing because of dangerous surf.

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Mads Pedersen is raring to go for Great Ocean Road Race

THE reigning UCI Road World Champion will will test his skills on Geelong’s roads and hills, with Mads Pedersen confirming he is saddling up...

Toasting 10 years of Nightjar

WHEN the community gathers in Torquay and Geelong for the annual Nightjar Festival, a sense of connection can be felt by even the most...

Evolve your business with help from Evan Crick

EVAN Crick’s knowledge of business has seen him achieve many accolades in his life – the most noteworthy being his establishment of Mitre 10...

Natural world takes spotlight at NWM

Stunning photos of wildlife that have been captured by leading photographers around the world are now on display at the National Wool Museum. On...

Otways parks closed due to fire risk

As the predicted heatwave moves across the state, Forest Fire Management has closed two popular parks during today's declared period of Extreme fire danger. The...

Falls Festival cancelled due to extreme weather conditions

THE 2019 Falls Festival in Lorne has been cut short due to predicted extreme weather conditions forecast for tomorrow (Monday, December 30) in the...

Get dangerous to help finish Jan Juc’s clubhouse

JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up to host two of its biggest fundraising events next month – the Bells Bash Cliff...

Question time: CORA to respond to concerns at public hearing

THE proponents of Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) have a long list of questions they must answer if their proposed $350 million project is...

Santa Run to stop in Torquay and Jan Juc on Christmas Eve

THE Torquay Fire Brigade will again be rolling out on Christmas Eve with a very special passenger on board. The brigade's annual Santa Run will...

Large swells close Thirteenth Beach and Fairhaven beaches

LIFE Saving Victoria is urging beachgoers to exercise caution in the water in coastal areas today with large swells predicted to make conditions hazardous...

Ocean Grove and St Joseph’s enter Christmas break on top

THE Ocean Grove and St Joseph’s women’s cricket sides head into Christmas tied in first place after both earning narrow wins on Sunday. St Joseph’s...

Arlenis Sierra saddles up for back-to-back wins in Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

CUBAN cyclist Arlenis Sierra says it’s an honour to return to Geelong and the Surf Coast as she sets out to defend her crown...

Eden Project expects good news in new year

IT APPEARS to be a case of half enough is good enough for the Eden Project’s ambitions in Anglesea, with chief executive officer David...

Coker rolls out rail duplication argument again

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has again called on the federal Coalition government to move faster on the Waurn Ponds-South Geelong rail duplication,...

New home of Kids Plus opens in Waurn Ponds

THE new home of the Kids Plus Foundation has officially opened its doors. More than 200 guests gathered at the Kids Plus Centre for Therapy,...

Have a Bonnie old time with carols

THE Carolvan is coming to town again next week as part of the Christmas Chorals in Jan Juc. Artists on the bill include Lucy O’Grady’s...

Caravan park proposed again for Freshwater Creek

AN UNPOPULAR caravan park proposal for Freshwater Creek rejected by the Surf Coast Shire is being put forward again, albeit at a much smaller...

Elton John says goodbye to Geelong

SIR Elton John wasn’t going to let the sun go down on him at Mount Duneed Estate on Saturday night without playing some of...

AirAsia celebrates first birthday at Avalon

AIRASIA has celebrated its first birthday flying between Avalon Airport and Kuala Lumpur, and the international airline has flagged more destinations will be coming. In...

Firefighting fleet is ready to take off

VICTORIA’S firefighters will have a record number of aircraft supporting them across the state during the hotter months. The 2019-20 air firefighting fleet has been...

Ocean Grove lights up for Christmas

THE Grove Pavilion was a spectacle of Santa hats, Christmas sweaters and reindeer ears on Sunday night as the Ocean Grove community gathered for...

RGYC needs volunteers so it can set sail in 2020

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club is on the lookout for volunteers ahead of its “Summer of Sailing” program which will see renowned sailors touch...

Big heart reaps big honour

A PORTARLINGTON man has had a Parkinson’s Victoria award named in his honour to formally recognise his and others’ selfless work in supporting the...