December 7, 2024
Torquay surfer headlines finalists for national awards
A TORQUAY local is among some of the biggest names in surfing to be revealed as finalists for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards. Surfing Victoria's...
December 7, 2024
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
December 7, 2024
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
December 7, 2024
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
December 6, 2024
Local postie gears up to help Santa
MR MCFARLANE, a retired local postman, is collecting letters next week at Anglesea Primary School before heading north to drop them at Santa's workshop. He...
December 6, 2024
Support local creatives at regional libraries
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate the talents of local artisans and discover unique Christmas gifts at tomorrow's (December 7) Geelong Regional Libraries Arts...
December 5, 2024
Community support to help launch Lorne NYE fireworks
A COMMUNITY crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring the New Years Eve fireworks back to Lorne to help ring in 2025. The Committee for...
December 3, 2024
Call Santa from Telstra payphones
CHILDREN are invited to make their wishes come true by speaking to Santa Claus on Telstra payphones all over the region. Until Christmas Eve, children...
December 3, 2024
AED to be a lifesaver in Aireys Inlet
BEACHGOERS near Aireys Inlet will have top safety equipment by their side this summer to help in times of emergency. A new automated external defibrillator...
December 2, 2024
The Good Human Factory visits Torquay
LOCAL surfing clubs have participated in a series of mental health workshops to help better equip its members with skills to manage stress and...
December 1, 2024
Community feast on local exhibition
A FIRST of its kind art exhibition at Torquay's Feast Studios has been met with huge community generosity and raised a significant amount for...
November 30, 2024
Newest Irish recruit arrives at the Cattery
GEELONG's lates Irish recruit Cillian Burke has touched down in Australia and wasted no time in visiting his new home at GMHBA Stadium. The talented...
November 29, 2024
Cats load up in AFL Draft
GEELONG has added seven new faces to its list for the 2025 season after using all of its selections in the Telstra AFL Draft...
November 29, 2024
Moloney selected in AFLW All Australian team
CATS star forward Aishling Moloney has been rewarded for her stellar season in the hoops by being included in the final 2024 AFLW All...
November 29, 2024
United regroup ahead of clash with Flames
GEELONG United will be hoping to regroup quickly and get back on the winners list tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) against the Sydney Flames. United suffered...
November 29, 2024
Authority ramps up feedback in Marengo
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking community input on the design of a new access ramp at Marengo Beach. Engagement began...
November 29, 2024
Inaugural Suns senior coach revealed
The Surf Coast Suns has unveiled its senior football coach ahead of the club's historic entry to the Bellarine Football Netball League...
November 28, 2024
Honu Honi secure high commendation at Victorian Tourism Awards
SURF Coast surf camp operators Honu Honi have been recognised for their commitment to connecting people with the region and received statewide honours at...
November 28, 2024
Community recycle 3,000kg of toxic chemicals
ALMOST three tonnes of unwanted toxic chemicals were handed in by community members at the Detox Your Home event last month. The annual Surf Coast...
November 27, 2024
Upgrades flows forward at Gellibrand water treatment plant
MORE reliable high-quality water will soon be available to Gellibrand residents, with upgrades well underway on the town's new water treatment plant. The $10 million...
November 27, 2024
Music fundraiser to rip in for Ocean Mind
LOCAL therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is banding the local community together to rock out for a special cause this December. The organisation's inaugural Let...
November 26, 2024
Beach kinder helping to build STEM skills
RESEARCH from Deakin University has shown learning by the sea is helping kids grasp early science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) concepts. Dr Chris Speldewinde...
November 25, 2024
Wathaurong formally acquire cultural centre
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative has today (Monday, November 25) formally acquired the former Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The Surf Coast Highway site will be known...
November 25, 2024
Lighthouse Classic to shine a light on those touched by cancer
ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 Lighthouse Classic, with the goal of raising $25,000 for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute (FECRI). The January 5...
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