April 27, 2025
Love is in the air
BARWON Health Foundation and Ceres Life are teaming up for a second straight year to raise vital funds to support cancer services in Geelong. The...
April 26, 2025
Come clean up the Great Ocean Road
A LOCAL tourism company and clean up organisation are teaming up on a fun morning cleanup to help preserve the natural beauty of the...
April 26, 2025
Party to farewell popular beer garden
THE Torquay Hotel is throwing a last-minute free party tonight (Saturday, April 26) to farewell its popular beer garden. The award-winning establishment will be renovating...
April 24, 2025
Help launch a Library of Things
LOCAL residents and community groups are being encouraged to apply for a one-off $20,000 grant to help establish and run a Library of Things...
April 24, 2025
Bell tolls on Easter Luncheon
IT WAS surf stories galore out on the VIP Deck at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach for the Torquay Boardriders Easter Luncheon last...
April 23, 2025
AFL Barwon appoint new Region General Manager
AFL Barwon has appointed Lisa Patterson as its new Region General Manager. Ms Patterson's selection for the top leadership position follows a successful 13-month tenure...
April 23, 2025
TAC and Surfing Victoria team up on road safety
THE Transport Accident Commission will be on the ground at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to highlight the danger of texting and...
April 22, 2025
Youang Surgery Centre opens
A MAJOR construction milestone has been achieved at the site of the Barwon Women's and Children's, with the newly expanded Youang Surgery Centre now...
April 21, 2025
Cats hope to claw Hawks’ wings
FRESH off a thrilling victory in South Australia, the Cats will aim to continue its strong start to the year against the Hawks on...
April 21, 2025
Cliff safety warning issued
COMMUNITY members are being urged to stay clear of Demons Bluff Beach in Anglesea due to substantial cracks in the cliff face. Recent aerial images...
April 20, 2025
Local lifesavers dominate Aussies
LOCAL lifesavers have brought home more than 30 medals from the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Competitors from Torquay, Anglesea,...
April 20, 2025
Ginger Monkey gets new groove
TORQUAY coastal café haven Ginger Monkey has a reinvigorated menu and layout following a change in ownership. Local couple Linda and Dan have taken the...
April 20, 2025
US import Stewart signs with Geelong
GEELONG has signed US-import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season. The University of Minnesota guard/centre is fresh off winning the 2025...
April 19, 2025
Shifty Fifty to return to the Surf Coast
GEARS will shift next month when the Surf Coast Mountain Bike Club host their annual racing fundraising extravaganza. The Shifty Fifty in partnership with Big...
April 17, 2025
Jan Juc architect wins big at top gardening show
A JAN Juc landscape architect has been lauded for his unique design skills and awarded with top honours at a global gardening showcase. Matt York...
April 16, 2025
Plover breeding at a high
TEN hooded plovers have successfully fledged across the Surf Coast region in the last six months, the highest number in recent history. The Great Ocean...
April 15, 2025
Local pair win Rip Curl Pro Trials
THE ultimate dream has come true for a Jan Juc pair who will surf against the world’s best at this year’s 2025 Rip Curl...
April 15, 2025
Badges on for Anzac Day
TORQUAY RSL volunteers will be out in force over the next fortnight selling badges as part of the Anzac Appeal. More than 20 local volunteers...
April 14, 2025
“I’m so proud of everyone” Huxtable reflects on huge ABB result
TORQUAY surfer Xavier Huxtable says “proud” is an understatement following Torquay Boardriders runner-up finish at the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final. Huxtable took out the...
April 14, 2025
Vote for the Surf Coast Arts Trail
THE Surf Coast community is being called upon to help the Surf Coast Arts Trail win a prestigious national honour. The much-loved event is one...
April 14, 2025
Juc ready for Bells parking mecca
THE Jan Juc Cricket Club is preparing their signage, flags and cones ahead of this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. A team of more...
April 14, 2025
Stone and Wood partner with WSL
ICE-cold beers will be served up next to all the surfing action at this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The World Surf League has...
April 13, 2025
Local shaper shifts board for books
THE three-decade shaping journey of renowned local surfboard shaper and multidisciplinary artist Sergio Gomez has been put to paper for the first time. Shape Shifter...
April 13, 2025
Barwon Heads junior named first Team NAB Auskicker
A BARWON Heads footballer has been named the first Team NAB AFL Auskick recruit for this year. Six-year-old Charlie Smart will have the opportunity to...
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