Pickleball picks up in Winchelsea
WINCHELSEA residents can now get swept up in pickleball fever thanks to an investment from two local community groups. Community Bank Surf Coast and Winchelsea...
Riding the wave of positivity
Local therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is searching for some new facilitators to ride waves and make a positive impact on young people's lives. Ocean...
Peake, Attard make Vic Country squad
TWO Geelong cricketers will line up for Victoria Country as part of the U/19 male emerging players squad at the National Championships in December. Left-handed...
Fashion fundraising event to return
Hundreds of members of the local community will come together next month for one of Geelong's favourite charity fashion shows. Barwon Health Foundation's CatWalk4Cancer event...
Powerful pedal program to expand
A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs. Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal...
Spirit of Surfing shines bright at NAIDOC Week event
THE Surf Coast community turned out in strong numbers during NAIDOC Week to hear from First Nations people about their connections with Sea Country. The...
Hells Djarrak is back in 2024
ONE of VICTORIA'S most prestigious surfing trophies will be hoisted high into the air by the winners of Torquay Boardriders' annual Hells Djarrak multi-club...
Longboarding event draws international field
THE world's best longboarders turned out to support the Surf Coast Longboarders Club at its Winter Classic fundraising event over the weekend. More than 80...
Tigers sing successes of the past
THE Torquay Tigers celebrated some of its past successes on the field at its annual premiership reunion and officials day.
Feeding a sustainable future
FEED ME Surf Coast is lauding the community for their efforts in saving more than 325 tonnes of food from landfill during the past...
WSL thank athletes and partners and launch longboard event
THE World Surf League (WSL) thanked its local, national and global event partners and athletes at a special function last night (Thursday, July 17)...
Bells Beach Longboard Classic hits the water
THE Bells Beach Longboard Classic is officially under way, with the Men's Opening Round hitting the water this morning (Thursday, July 18). Competing surfers, officials...
Runners tackle the trails
CLOSE to 1000 participants tackled coastal trails, weaving bush tracks and sandy beaches in the 15th annual Anglesea Trail Running Series at the weekend. Under...
Braxton braves the cold as 365-day milestone nears
A TORQUAY youngster is edging closer to completing an impressive 365 consecutive days of getting into the water to raise funds for his local...
Torquay Lions holds changeover meeting
TORQUAY Lions Club celebrated the successes of the previous financial year and installed new office bearers at its annual changeover dinner. More than 40 club...
Road and safety improvements in Jan Juc
REGIONAL Roads Victoria will be delivering driver and pedestrian safety works in Jan Juc this month. The works commenced this week and will help upgrade...
Run to support local’s memory
AN ATHLETE will be running more than 700km next month with a dear friend and special Anglesea local in his heart. It's Time To Know...
Seas salute with new scoreboard
A NEW electronic scoreboard has Ellimatta Reserve looking in tip-top shape with footy finals just around the corner. Anglesea Football Netball Club partnered with the...
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...
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...
Foundation grants to give helping hand
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) will provide $215,000 to 13 local organisations supporting emergency relief across the Geelong region. Geelong Food Relief Centre, The...
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...
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...
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...