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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Upgrade funding closing soon for public schools
LOCAL public schools have until February 29 to apply for funding to build or upgrade vital infrastructure. Grants of at least $250,000 can be used...
CCMA events celebrate Ramsar Week
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) will host a series of events to celebrate the ecological significance of the Ramsar Wetlands. From today (February 12) to...
Parents leap to celebrate children’s new chapter
A LARGE group of school parents made a huge leap last week to celebrate their youngest children starting primary education. The 30 parents marked the...
Shire seeks views on access, inclusion
GNARWARRE resident and all abilities advocate Tim Harte is encouraging the community to help improve access and inclusion for people with disability by joining...
Dangerfield visits junior club to launch footy grants
AFL SUPERSTAR Patrick Dangerfield visited his junior club Anglesea Football Netball Club (FNC) last week to launch the Telstra Footy Country Grants. The grassroots program...
Torquay local swimming laps for life
A TORQUAY local is hoping to make a huge difference next month by diving in to raise funds for youth mental health and suicide. James...
Kerr and Earle ride high at WQS event at URBNSURF
AUSTRALIA's two most recent World Junior Champions, Sierra Kerr and Jarvis Earle, claimed victory at the BYD Pro World Qualifying Series (WQS) 3000 surfing...
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...
“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...
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...
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...