July 10, 2024
XTM commits further to circular economy mindset
TORQUAY snow and outdoor wear company XTM Performance has signed a new environmental partnership to help transform how clothing is made, enjoyed and recycled...
July 10, 2024
Surf film festival to return to Torquay
SUBMISSIONS are now open for Australia's longest-running surf film festival, which will again be hosted in Torquay. The Bells Beach Surf Film Festival will hold...
July 9, 2024
Local heroes to battle with the best
TORQUAY's Ben Considine and Point Lonsdale's Bea Conroy can't wait to do their community proud when they take to the water in the WSL...
July 7, 2024
Juc rowers rewarded for top season
JAN JUC Surf Life Saving Club has been rewarded for its fine surf boat season and won the Most Improved Surf Boat Club at...
July 6, 2024
Finalists announced for Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize
GEELONG Gallery has shortlisted 31 artists from across Australia for its 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize. The gallery's judging panel selected finalists for the $30,000...
July 6, 2024
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
July 6, 2024
Possos pumps for Victorian Old Mal Titles
MORE than 30 of the state's best longboard surfers enjoyed pristine surf conditions at Point Impossible for the annual Victorian Old Mal and Logger...
July 6, 2024
Winter Classic to support family in need
SURF COAST Longboarders will bring the community together next weekend for its annual Winter Classic surfing event and auction night. The event on July 13...
July 5, 2024
Wathaurong committed to Narana purchase
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will take on the management of the Narana Cultural Centre, bringing it back into the Aboriginal community's hands. The co-op is...
July 4, 2024
Bell rings on new coastal management era
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has rung the bell on a new era of its coastal management by taking over...
July 4, 2024
Maple celebrates Canada Day
TORQUAY'S Maple Bakery flew the Canadian flag high and with pride this week to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian-inspired bakery celebrated the special occasion on...
July 3, 2024
Hutch Hussein recognised as Local Legend
TORQUAY resident Hutch Hussein's contributions to inclusion and diversity have been recognised with Surf Coast Shire Local Legend status. The award recognises Ms Hussein's devotion...
July 3, 2024
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
July 3, 2024
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
July 2, 2024
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
July 1, 2024
Shire make changes to in-home care
THE Surf Coast Shire will soon end its delivery of in-home assessments of people seeking Home Support Program services from the federal government. From Monday,...
June 30, 2024
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
June 30, 2024
Blackmans to host Torquay’s first beer festival
TORQUAY'S first beer festival is on the way and Blackmans Brewery is inviting nine of its favourite breweries to come and join the party. The...
June 28, 2024
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
June 27, 2024
Cats honour new Hall of Fame inductees
THE Geelong Cats honoured a new group of top contributors both on and off the field at its Hall of Fame Dinner on the...
June 27, 2024
Victoria’s top longboard surfers to get soulful
VICTORIA's top longboarders will surf at Point Impossible this weekend in the 15th anniversary of the Victorian Old Mal and Logger Titles. The Southern Ocean...
June 26, 2024
Narana shuts its doors in preparation for handover to Wathaurong
THE owners of Narana have closed its doors to the public after 28 years in preparation for handover to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. In a...
June 26, 2024
Membership numbers soar over bridge
TORQUAY Bridge Club's membership numbers have quadrupled since the pandemic, with more and more locals choosing to get "intellectually active." The social group now boost...
June 24, 2024
Ocean Mind kickstart new fundraising wave
TORQUAY therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is hoping to enrich the lives of more young people in 2024 through its new "50 for 50"...
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