October 24, 2019
Herstory event to tell their stories
On Tuesday October 29, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will host Herstory, an event that looks to lift the voices of women past...
October 24, 2019
Price blitzes records at Masters Games
TORQUAY resident Philip Price has returned from the XVII Australian Masters Games with four gold medals. Price competed in the 100m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m...
October 17, 2019
Dive into Nippers with Jan Juc SLSC this weekend
THE Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club is holding a "Come 'n' Try" day this Saturday October 19 for those interested in partaking in...
October 17, 2019
Councils urged to be honest in handling complaints
A RECENT report by the Victorian Ombudsman revealed many councils in the state are being too narrow with their definition of complaints.
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah...
October 17, 2019
Rotary lift the lid on mental illness
THE Torquay Rotary Club held a fundraiser earlier this month for the Lift the Lid on Mental Health Rotary program as part of Mental...
October 17, 2019
Anglesea Sprint Adventure Series Race on this weekend
SUNDAY will see Anglesea host the Sprint Series Adventure Race.
The race is for teams of two. It includes running, mountain biking and kayaking.
An added...
October 17, 2019
Planning and water still pose hurdles for Eden Project
WATER and planning continue to be the two main obstacles for the proposed Eden Project in Anglesea.
Eden Project International chief executive officer David Harland...
October 17, 2019
Cricket round-up: Kerr’s seven-for skittles Jan Juc
The Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BCPA) held its second round of games on the weekend.
Even this early on it is unlikely the season will...
October 17, 2019
Big plans for former Quiksilver headquarters
PLANS are afoot to turn the former Quiksilver headquarters on Torquay's Baines Crescent into a mixed use building that would include a five-screen cinema,...
October 17, 2019
Nominations open for Australia Day Community Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Surf Coast Shire's Australia Day Community Awards.
On behalf of the National Australia Day Council, the shire gives out...
October 17, 2019
Playgroup creating smart cyclists
THE Jan Juc playgroup held the first session of its "Wheels for Kids" program last Thursday at Bob Pettit Reserve.
The six-week program aims to...
October 17, 2019
Kids Plus Foundation receives generous gift
WDEA WORKS Foundation provided Geelong’s Kids Plus Foundation with a substantial grant earlier in the month. The Kids Plus Foundation provides a range of services...
October 17, 2019
Rip Curl Planet Day celebrates 20 years
LAST week marked 20 years of Rip Curl Planet Day, a day where staff from the surf brand leave the office and head to...
October 17, 2019
Torquay RSL to hold veterans and first responders forum
THE Torquay RSL will hold a forum at the Torquay Bowls Club later this month to provide veterans and first responders with valuable information...
October 17, 2019
Hospitals gradually recover from hack
HOSPITALS across south west Victoria and Gippsland are in the process of slowly restoring their systems after they were hacked on September 30. Most of...
October 17, 2019
Marlins take gold in Ballarat
THE Geelong Marlins Under 12 Mixed side have won the gold at the annual Ballarat Invitational Water Polo Tournament. They emerged as the strongest team...
October 17, 2019
Peninsula Sharks to join Under 18 female comp in 2020
THE Bellarine Peninsula will field a new team in AFL Barwon's Under 18 Female competition next year.
The Peninsula Sharks will combine players from Drysdale,...
October 17, 2019
Boarding the bus with community project
HALF a dozen colourful surfboards signed by the contestants of the 2019 Rip Curl Pro and Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles are being installed at...
October 17, 2019
Boneyard Gym fighters take wins at Warriors Way
TORQUAY'S The Boneyard Gym had two competitors star in the Warriors Way Muay Thai Kickboxing tournament earlier this month.
Lani Williams, who runs the gym...
October 17, 2019
Armstrong Creek bus service underway
ARMSTRONG Creek has been given a new bus route to help give the community better links to key local destinations.
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman...
October 10, 2019
Geelong to host Australian Croatian Soccer Tournament
THE North Geelong Warriors Football Club will again host the Australian Croatian Soccer Tournament. The event is among the largest community tournaments in the country....
October 10, 2019
Website aims to help you surf better now
SURFING Victoria has launched their new online coaching platform Surf Better Now. The website looks to aid the development of both aspiring and recreational surfers....
October 10, 2019
Put a cap on bottled water this month
CONSUMERS have been encouraged to stop purchasing bottled water this October. About 373 million plastic water bottles bought in Australia end up in landfill or...
October 10, 2019
Long distance horse trail gets go-ahead
THE Surf Coast Shire has dedicated $5,000 to the creation of a horse trail between Gherang and Forrest. The Sea to Tree Long Distance Horse...
