Teeny, tiny and convenient gifts for Jan Juc locals
LOOKING for a little unique gift in a hurry? Jan Juc locals are in luck as a local mum and teacher has set up...
Revamped Anglesea playground ready to sail
COOGOORAH Park playground in Anglesea has been rebuilt and is ready for children to return. The old playground has been completely revamped, with a large...
Easterly winds bring bluebottles to the beaches
A STRING of easterly winds has brought bluebottle jellyfish, also known as the Pacific man o'war, to Surf Coast and Bellarine beaches during March. The...
Mini Fest comes to Deans Marsh
THIS weekend, Sunday 27 March festivities will fill Deans Marsh with live music, food stalls, pony rides, art stalls and more. The Dean Marsh Mini...
Volunteers are saving the environment one fixable item at a time
VOLUNTEERS from Repair Cafe Surf Coast are giving back to the community and environment one fix at a time. On the first Sunday of each...
Chix Surf 13th is getting girls in the water
THIRTEENTH Beach Boardriders is fostering a community of women passionate about surfing through their ever-growing female arm, CHIX SURF 13th. CHIX SURF 13th is a...
Westfield shines a spotlight on our Local Heroes
THE fifth annual Westfield Local Heroes program is once again shining a spotlight on those making a difference in their local community. Community members across...
Dogs are back on the beaches
AS AUTUMN begins and the summer crowds clear out, off-leash areas have expanded and dogs are back on more beaches during the day. Dog time-share...
Aireys Inlet Music Open Mic Festival ‘mystery guest’ announced
THE Aireys Inlet Music Open Mic Festival line up has been announced, with special guest Josh Teskey, from The Teskey Brothers making an appearance...
Wild Women on Water celebrate International Women’s Week
FOR the 12th year running, Surfcoast Longboarders is hosting an all women's event and fundraiser in honour of International Women's Week. On Saturday, March 5,...
Lorne Sculpture Biennale, a historic event
ARTISTS are putting the final touches on sculptures, ready to transform Lorne’s foreshore into a picturesque sculptural outdoor art event. The Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB),...
Rare yellow-bellied sea snake visits Cozy Corner
RESCUERS ferried a rare yellow-bellied sea snake from Torquay’s Cosy Corner beach to Melbourne Zoo after the tropical snake cut in on a friendly...
New Sports Medicine Centre treats everyone like an athlete
A NEW rehabilitation and fitness centre in North Geelong has merged medical treatment and state-of-the-art sport facilities in one location. Geelong Sports Medicine Centre (GSMC)...
Sustainability, surf and old bikes tyres, and what ties them all together
At first glance it may seem a love of sustainability, bike riding and having your hair tie fall out in the surf have nothing...
Austin’s Wines opens New Cellar Door
AFTER years of dreaming, planning and building, local family-owned Austin’s Wines new Cellar Door provides a wine experience not to be missed. Scott and Belinda...
Woorrangalook Victoria Koori Surfing Titles back for the 25th year running
THE Woorrangalook Victoria Koori Surfing will kick off at Urquhart's Bluff next month, bringing Indigenous Victorians young and old together to connect over surfing,...
Riverbank markets help the community
EACH summer, several community groups collaborate to co-ordinate the Riverbank Anglesea Markets, held (as the name suggests) on the bank of the town's river...
Sunflowers to be celebrated
LATER this month, grassroots group Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers will host its first Sunflower competition in Torquay. The competition will be held on the...
Jan Juc to host Victorian Kiteboarding State Wave Titles
KITEBOARDING Victoria will host the 2022 Victorian Kiteboarding State Wave Titles at Jan Juc this weekend. The January 22-23 event is part of the 2021/22...
Twilight market has local products from local people
THE Anglesea Community House is now running its twice-monthly Twilight Farmers Market at Anglesea Community Precinct Car Park. On the first and third Friday of...
The Torquay Tiger Drop is back
TORQUAY’S football cricket and netball clubs have teamed up again for the fifth Torquay Tiger Drop fundraiser, to be held next month. Entry is free...
Aireys Inlet Open Mic postponed due to Omicron
THE 2022 Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival has been postponed due to the escalating COVID-19 situation along the Surf Coast. With case numbers on...
Explore the Surf Coast with new Self-Guided Scavenger hunt
PEOPLE of all ages can learn about the local area, find interesting places and have fun along the way with a series of new...
GromSearch cancelled due to COVID-19 situation
SURFING Victoria and Rip Curl have made the tough decision to cancel the Rip Curl GromSearch at Jan Juc due to the escalating COVID-19...