September 3, 2022
in full rockabilly swing
Head back in time to the rockin', boppin' '50s and '60s with a spectacular rock 'n' roll tribute show coming to Geelong this September. Presented...
September 3, 2022
Suspense, disquiet, and depth of character – Former Geelong resident holds us in suspense with her debut novel
In July, former Geelong resident Author Adriane Howell released her debut novel, Hydra, brimming with dark suspense, mental disquiet, and black humour. Ms Howell grew...
August 27, 2022
Local groups get behind Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week
The national not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women's Health is celebrating its 10th birthday by calling local groups to host health and wellbeing-themed events...
August 27, 2022
Family moments caught in motion
Lesley Condon is a Surf Coast mum, filmmaker and photographer with a passion for capturing moments of family love in motion. Lesley has loved filmmaking...
August 20, 2022
Analogue Academy
Walking along Cuzens Place you could easily miss a little sign and doorway leading to an unassuming film studio and small business championing a...
August 20, 2022
Australia’s funniest comedians are coming to the Palais Geelong
We have a SPECIAL OFFER for our Surf Coast Times VIP readers. Use the promo code PALTIMES2 to receive 2 tickets for just $99. Normally...
August 20, 2022
Fermented food is going off
In recent years, interest in fermented foods has been on the rise. But what does the layman need to know about the health benefits, risks,...
August 13, 2022
Local artists to make Geelong City their stage
CENTRAL Geelong's streets will ring out with the sound of live music and entertainment every day of the week for Geelong's newest Music in...
August 13, 2022
The stories of regional Victoria told through the lens
The regional stories of 2020 will be on display this September at the state library photography exhibition, 'State of Change: regional & rural stories...
July 29, 2022
Gallery’s friends on show in new exhibition
In the Skies Art and Music Gallery is bringing back their annual You Got A Friend group exhibition, which will join the Surf Coast...
July 29, 2022
Ceramics, painting, design: this Bellbrae artist does it all
Bellbrae resident Lauren Barton is an artist, mother, designer, educator, businesswoman, ceramicist and more. She’s worked as a designer, renovated multiple houses, taught in schools,...
July 23, 2022
Local surfers to make waves again with fundraiser
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals will up the ante in a surfing fundraiser this September and again complete donors’ challenges while surfing for...
July 22, 2022
Ember Hot Tubs — bespoke wood-fired hot tubs made to take camping
Winter is well and truly upon us. Days are growing colder and darker and every time we look for ways to spend the weekend,...
July 16, 2022
Choose your cause and run with it
Run Melbourne is a charity run with a twist. Each winter for almost two decades participants gather in Melbourne to run 5.5km, 10km or 21km,...
July 15, 2022
Audio theatre takes centre stage:
The night before Halloween 1938, voices echoed out over the radio with an audio rendition of H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds...
July 10, 2022
Fundraisers begin their Dry July
IT ISN’T uncommon to find a friend skipping Friday night beers for their health, but for the disciplined Dry July participants, sobriety is a...
July 8, 2022
Reflections on childhood
I was 12 when young classically trained Australian pop singer Kate Miller-Heidke released her first-person account on childhood bullying that struck a chord across...
July 1, 2022
Sou’West toasts its latest addition
Across the world, Torquay is known for its unique culture and history. It is the home of surfing, a place with growing food and coffee...
June 27, 2022
Laughter is the best medicine
Driving past Eastern Beach on a rainy Saturday morning, you might catch a glimpse of a cheery group of people laughing in the pouring...
June 13, 2022
Yestin’s fixated on Surf Coast fossils
TO SOME people, hunting for fossils is a Saturday afternoon family activity, others might have never even considered the hobby, but for Surf Coast...
June 12, 2022
Treml has Sherlock Bones back on the case
Sherlock Bones and the Art and Science Alliance is a mix of clever and fun. The graphic novel is written for children between seven and...
May 24, 2022
Results are in from the Geelong & Surf Coast Wedding Industry Awards 2022
STANDOUT businesses from across the region were honoured at the Geelong and Surf Coast Wedding Industry Awards 2022 (WIA) virtual presentation dinner. Newlywed couples married...
May 22, 2022
The Hermosa Co.
A Torquay perinatal massage clinic and skincare brand made its mission known this Mother’s Day; it is a business by mums, for mums. Between Good...
May 19, 2022
An event dogs will love as much as their owners
WHAT do market stalls, furry friends, and a local brewery all have in common? On Sunday, May 29, Little Creatures and Pure Paws Bakery are...
Latest News
Jul 16, 2026
The $15.5m call caught in the Telstra outage
Jul 16, 2026
Committee for Lorne: Text messaging
Jul 16, 2026
Big names added to Queenscliff Music Festival bill
Jul 16, 2026