Goodwin for local music industry
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Geelong photographer has been lauded for decades of dedication to the local music industry and awarded a prestigious music prize. Lucinda Goodwin...
Barwon Health win sustainability award
BARWON Health's commitment to sustainability and climate resilient health systems landed them with top honours at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last month, the Barwon...
Clubbies talk for a cause
MEMBERS of the Jan Juc SLSC gathered on the beach to share empowering stories and strengthen local support networks at their annual men's mental...
National champions crowned on Phillip Island
SIX new Australian champions were crowned in quality waves on Phillip Island over the weekend at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The nine-day event featured...
Surfs up for local secondary school students
NEXT year, secondary school students will have a chance to compete in a special tag team surfing event for the first time. The Australian Interschools...
Donations to double for remainder of appeal
CHILDREN from Bell Park Kindergarten have shared kindness to those who need it most in Geelong's community by supporting the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. The...
Local hairdresser raise $11,000 for Dementia Australia
A LOCAL hairdressing salon has helped to raise $11,000 for Dementia Australia by hosting a special fundraising event. Kimberley and Co had more than 100...
Kenny’s $3,000 mo will help save a bro
A TORQUAY local has "stripped back his mask" and raised more than $3,000 for men's mental health and suicide prevention throughout an inspiring Movember...
Surfing Victoria title schedule revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced its 2024 Victorian State Titles event calendar, with shortboard, longboard and SUP disciplines all slated to feature. The jam-packed season of...
Torquay College to continue Transition Program in 2024
TORQUAY College is offering its Transition Program in 2024 following a successful launch over the past two months. Since October, the local primary school has...
Foundation encouraging festive season giving
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is calling on the community to show support for locals battling homeless and food insecurity this festive...
Community Hub opens at Mount Duneed
THE $13 million state-of-the-art Poa Banyul Community Hub is officially open and will provide a boost to early years and family services in the...
Emerging artist competition to return at 2024 Festival of Sails
THE call-out is on for emerging music artists to come and be part of the jam-packed entertainment at the 181st Festival of Sails in...
Decade of Ocean Grind
FROM a small humble coffee dream while hiking through Central South America to becoming coffee roasting trailblazers within the industry, Mark Clatworthy and his team...
Grovedale Hotel secure the gold at national awards
The team at The Grovedale Hotel are charging their glasses after winning the Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) title at the 2023 Australian...
Christmas festivities on the way to Bunnings Torquay
BUNNINGS Torquay is anticipating more than 300 local families to turn out for an annual Christmas Night Market next week. The December 7 event will...
Fireworks to return to Lorne after three year hiatus
THE popular Lorne fireworks will be back in town at New Years Eve, providing a huge boost for the local community as they bring...
Entries open for 2024 Danger Ocean Swim Series
ENTRIES are open for one of Australia's largest open water events, the Danger Ocean Swim Series on the Surf Coast. The Danger Ocean Swim Series...
QMF dazzles in the Borough
MORE than 9,000 people danced away and enjoyed four days of non-stop entertainment at Queenscliff Music Festival. Last week's event featured more than 100 musicians...
Gentlemen of Geelong rally together for men’s health
MORE than 200 men turned out to talk, laugh, eat, and raise more than $100,000 for men's health at the annual Gentlemen of Geelong...
Cam conquers Lorne with Love
STRENGTH and perseverance guided Lorne resident Cameron Nugent across his 150 kilometre run, raising over $200,000 for cancer research institution Love Your Sister in...
Pawsitively Perfect: Pets shine at Warralily
RAIN certainly didn't dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 locals who turned out with their pets to the picturesque Mirambeena Park for Warralily's...
Ocean Road Landscaping win series of industry awards
AN ANGLESEA based landscaping business has secured its biggest ever haul at the Victorian Landscape Industry Awards, winning two gold medals, three silvers and...
Local projects secure gold at sustainability awards
THREE local environmental projects have been lauded for their contributions towards a more sustainable and resilient society at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria...