March 1, 2024
Torquay Boardriders to host luncheon at Bells
TORQUAY Boardriders Club will be sharing the full Bells Beach experience with guests next month at its Easter Luncheon. For the first time in the...
March 1, 2024
State’s best juniors to compete at Bells Beach
MORE than 100 of the state's best juniors will take to the hallowed breaks of Bells Beach this weekend for Round 1 of the...
February 29, 2024
Lookout Festival aftermath criticised
RUBBISH and noise complaints have left a sour taste in the mouth of some residents in the aftermath of the Lookout Festival at Torquay...
February 29, 2024
Conroy and Dunton the cream of the crop at Phillip Island
POINT Lonsdale's Bea Conroy and Mornington Peninsula stalwart Sam Dunton claimed top honours at round one of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island...
February 27, 2024
Courses to help futureproof rail industry
DEAKIN University and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are hoping to futureproof the railway workforce with an inaugural rail-specific micro-credential university course. The new program...
February 27, 2024
Vision Australia Geelong to highlight importance of technology
VISION Australia Geelong will be showcasing the many ways technology can support people who are blind or have low vision at two free information...
February 26, 2024
Girl Power inspires a new wave of surf lifesavers
MORE than 60 female surf lifesavers inspired new generations of surf sport athletes by participating in the Torquay SLSC Girl Power extravaganza earlier this...
February 26, 2024
Torquay surf coach up for national honour
A TORQUAY surf coach has been named as a finalist for the 2023 Australian Surfing Awards in recognition of his dedication to the sport. Surfing...
February 25, 2024
Locals aim high at starting darts league
A TRIO of Torquay locals are piquing interest for a new darts league, hoping it can land a bullseye with the Surf Coast community. Oliver...
February 23, 2024
Holland and Noble victorious on Phillip Island
MORNINGTON Peninsula youngster Ava Holland and former state champion Steve Noble (Cape Paterson) took top honours on Phillip Island over the weekend in round...
February 23, 2024
Lorne to light up for castle extravaganza
LOCALS are being encouraged to bring the whole family down to St George River tomorrow (Saturday, February 24) to participate in what may be...
February 22, 2024
State’s best longboarders to start 2024 season
VICTORIA'S best longboarders will descend on Phillip Island this weekend for Round 1 of the 2024 Victorian Longboard Titles. The two-day event will showcase more...
February 22, 2024
Australia’s best surf rowers light up Lorne
MORE than 1,400 competitors graced the shores of Lorne Beach for Australia's premier surf boat event over the weekend. The four-day Team Navy Australian Surf...
February 22, 2024
Relay for Life to rally community for a cancer-free future
One of Australia most-loved charity events, Relay For Life is celebrating its 25th year of uniting communities for a cancer-free future. Since its inception in...
February 22, 2024
Acclaimed musical to celebrate diversity at Potato Shed
AN acclaimed musical will take attendees back in time to 1946 and shine a spotlight on the resilience, hope and joy of post-war Australia. The...
February 21, 2024
Total Fire ban declared for Geelong region
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Central (including the entire Geelong region), Malee, Wimmera, Northern Country and North Central regions...
February 20, 2024
Surfers dazzle at Koori Titles
MORE than 160 Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people gathered to celebrate culture on country at the Woorangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles last weekend. The...
February 18, 2024
Brodie to take on Rottnest Channel Swim
A BELLS BEACH local is celebrating his 70th birthday by making his 10th journey to the west to compete in the South32 Rottnest Channel...
February 16, 2024
Hundreds boogie to shine a light on cancer
MORE than 200 people danced the night away and raised more than $6,000 for cancer research at the Lighthouse Classic Bands Night at the...
February 15, 2024
Golfers tee off for community
MORE than 120 avid golfers teed off and helped to raise more than $100,000 for the Give Where You Live Foundation at its 32nd...
February 15, 2024
Rick Springfield memoir to come to life at Potato Shed
A captivating pop-rock adaptation of Rick Springfield’s autobiography is slated to entertain audiences at the Potato Shed next month. Late, Late at Night will play...
February 15, 2024
The Vanns to rock into Torquay
Australian rockers The Vanns will be rolling into Torquay next month to give fans a taste of their acclaimed "loud and live" show style. The...
February 14, 2024
Drone boat helping out at Barwon Heads Road upgrade
A DRONE boat is making it safer and easier to gather subsurface information from waterways near the Barwon Heads Road upgrade. The TriDrone...
February 13, 2024
Girl Power to take over Torquay SLSC
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is celebrating and inspiring future generations of female surf sports athletes by holding a special "Girl Power" extravaganza...
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