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
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 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 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"...
June 23, 2024
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
June 22, 2024
Deakin climbs into world’s best 200 universities
DEAKIN University has climbed into the world's top 200 universities, confirming its position in the top 1 per cent of institutions worldwide. Its position at...
June 21, 2024
Barwon community embrace CDS
RESIDENTS from the Surf Coast and Barwon region have put $3.3 million back into their pockets and favourite charities through the first six months...
June 20, 2024
Anglesea host annual Pride Game
THE finals chances of Anglesea's women's football team had a huge boost over the weekend with a 19-point victory over Geelong West Giants in...
June 20, 2024
Surf Coast Trek breaks fundraising records
GIVE Where You Live Foundation and Kids+ will share in a record-breaking $290,010 raised during the 2024 Surf Coast Trek. More than 1,000 people took...
June 20, 2024
Foundation to support critical care patients
BARWON Health Foundation (BHF) is calling on the community to take on "feel good" volunteering opportunities at this weekend's Critical Care Appeal. From today (Friday,...
March 8, 2024
Geelong encouraged to give to appeal
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping locals can dig deep this month to help support those experiencing hardship during its 2024 Give...
March 6, 2024
Honu Honi and One Wave to bring colour to mental health
TORQUAY surf camp and wellness operator Honu Honi is shining a light on mental health this month by teaming up with Australian non-profit surf...
March 6, 2024
Leisure Network to put inclusion at forefront of sport
LEISURE Networks aims to spread inclusion sports even more far and wide in 2024 and have locked in a series of dates for activations...
March 4, 2024
2024 World Longboard Tour to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League will kick off its 2024 World Longboard Tour down on the Surf Coast at Bells Beach. The WSL Bells Beach Longboard...
March 3, 2024
High Line Surf Fest releases huge program
A JAM-PACKED lineup of surf specific activations and workshops have been locked in for the inaugural High Line Surf Fest next weekend. The March 9...
March 3, 2024
Industry surfing body rebrands ahead of annual awards
AUSTRALIA's peak surf industry association has rebranded ahead of its big annual awards night in Torquay this month. The former Surf and Boardsports Industry Association...
March 3, 2024
Lorne lights up for candle and castle competition
MORE than 70 people packed the beach at St George River in Lorne for the 26th edition of the Lorne Candle and Castle Competition. Saturday's...
March 2, 2024
Giving everyone a fighting chance
People, purpose and perseverance are the three core values behind Bones MMA.Owners Matt and Lani Williams are on a mission to show how their...
March 2, 2024
Theatre win global award
Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has been recognised for its creativity and dedication to the arts and awarded the prestigious Golden Lion Award for...
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