February 9, 2024
Australia’s best surf boat rowers to surf into Lorne
MORE than 2,500 of Australia's premier surf boat competitors, supporters and event officials will descend on Lorne Beach next week for the Australian Surf...
February 8, 2024
“Inspiring the next generation”: Koori Titles to return for 26th edition at Point Roadknight
MORE than 250 community members will gather and celebrate First Nations culture at the Woorangalook Victorian Surfing Titles this weekend. The two-day gathering on February...
February 7, 2024
Jobfind help to steer L2P program into 15th year
GEELONG employment service Jobfind has sponsored a fleet vehicle to help deliver the 15th year of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program in...
February 7, 2024
First women’s surf festival coming to Torquay
A COMMUNITY of local surfers have banded together to make their dream a reality by launching the Surf Coast's first women's surf festival. High Line...
February 7, 2024
Barwon Health duo named finalists in WorkSafe award
A PAIR of Barwon Health staff have been recognised for their commitment to workplace health and safety and been crowned a finalist for the...
February 7, 2024
Revamped events grants and sponsorship program returns
THE Surf Coast Shire’s Events Grant and Sponsorship Program returns this month in a revamped capacity. For the first time, past applicants will no longer...
February 3, 2024
Sailing success celebrated
MORE than 100,000 people flocked to the Geelong Waterfront over the long weekend to enjoy the Southern Hemisphere's oldest keelboat sailing regatta, the Festival...
February 2, 2024
Back to School: Preps kick off their next chapter
THIRTY-FOUR prep pupils kicked off an exciting new chapter of their young lives at Moriac Primary School this week. The school's youngest students joined their...
February 2, 2024
Community gathers to embrace truth-telling
MORE than 2,500 gathered on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay last Friday for the truth telling Pilk Purriyn (sunrise) event. The Wadawurung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation...
February 2, 2024
Market success for P-12 College
THOUSANDS visited Lorne Foreshore to attend the Lorne Market, which raised more than $6,000 for Lorne P-12 College. Saturday’s event featured more than 100 artisan...
February 2, 2024
Erosion impacts accessible matting in Torquay
BEACHGOERS are being encouraged to be careful when accessing the water at Fishermans Beach in Torquay following adverse weather conditions. Wild winds and waves have...
February 1, 2024
Victoria claim Wieland Shield
VICTORIA emerged victorious against California over the long weekend in the prestigious Wieland Shield lifesaving competition. The best athletes from both areas gathered at Ocean...
January 30, 2024
Outdoor pilot program returns at The Beach Hotel
PATRONS of The Beach Hotel in Jan Juc can again enjoy a meal and drinks in the sunshine, thanks to the transformation of four...
January 29, 2024
Seafood festival off for 2024
THE Apollo Bay Seafood Festival will be a no-go in 2024, with organisers citing financial issues and volunteer burnout as key deciding factors. The postponement...
January 28, 2024
Candle and castle extravaganza locked in
LORNE'S popular candle and castle competition will return for its 25th edition next month. More than 50 participants are expected to head to St George...
January 28, 2024
Warralily to light up for summer market
COMMUNITY members are invited to soak up the summer vibes at the Warralily Summer Market next weekend. The February 3 event at Mirambeena Park will...
January 28, 2024
Anglesea local shaves for a hungry cause
AN ANGLESEA resident has lost all his hair and beard and raised a whopping $2,900 for Anglesea and Aireys Foodlink. Phil Robbins bared it all...
January 28, 2024
State’s best to wax up at traditional logger event
VICTORIA's best and most stylish traditional longboard surfers will descend on Point Impossible next weekend for the inaugural West Coast Wax Up event. The February...
January 27, 2024
Australia’s best to surf perfect waves at URBNSURF
MORE than 120 of Australia/Oceania's best surfers will travel to URBNSURF next weekend for the World Surf League (WSL) BYD Pro 3000-point world qualifying...
January 25, 2024
Boaters tackle large swell for VSRL Open
MORE than 200 surf lifesaving competitors tackled large surf at Jan Juc over the weekend for the Victorian Surfboat Rowers League (VSRL) Open. Last Saturday's...
January 25, 2024
Geelong’s mega sporting weekend arrives
THE Southern Hemisphere's biggest sailing regatta, the Festival of Sails, gets under way this morning (Friday, January 26), kicking off a hug weekend of...
January 25, 2024
California’s best return for lifesaving classic
THE 26-year rivalry of the Wieland Shield lifesaving competition between California and Victoria returns to local shores tomorrow (Friday, January 26), as teams battle...
January 24, 2024
Nominations open for Australian Surfing Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame. The 60th anniversary of the prestigious event will be hosted...
January 23, 2024
Colorful art coming to railway precinct
A COLOURFUL and vibrant mural will breathe new life into Winchelsea's railway precinct. Local artist and resident Lauren Green has been selected to bring alive...
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