Chapter closed for Nigros at Anglesea News and Lotto
THE Nigro family is ready to embrace a new life chapter following the sale of the much-loved Anglesea News and Lotto. Paul and Corinne Nigro...
Local surfing trio dominate state titles
A SURF Coast trio have taken home top honours at the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on the Mornington Peninsula. Jack Lindsay was victorious in the...
Cats to tackle Demons in Geelong
GEELONG will be looking to get back on the winners' list tonight (Friday, April 4) at GMHBA Stadium against a desperate Melbourne. The Cats are...
Women’s festival surfs to success
MORE than 250 people celebrated women and non-binary ocean lovers of all ages at the second annual High Line Festival. The one-day and open night...
North Geelong storm to sixth straight First XI flag
NORTH Geelong are kings of the crease again, winning their sixth straight GCA 1 1st XI premiership in fine fashion. The Magpies defeated Newtown &...
Aussies cutting food waste
NEW research suggests 90 per cent of Australians believe they have a responsibility in ending food waste in our country. Data from not-for-profit End Food...
Better benefits for Victorian carers
LOCAL carers can now get access to more flexible payment benefits, with new changes brought in by Services Victoria last week. Carer Payment recipients can...
Huxtable and Wylie lock in Challenger Series spots
JAN Juc locals and best mates Xavier Huxtable and Tully Wylie have both qualified for the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series. The pair overcame...
North Shore to play on in season 2025
NORTH Shore will have footy sides playing in the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) this year, following a decision by the club's executive team. Last...
BFNL season preview
THE 2025 Bellarine Football Netball League season is almost upon us, with matches to start on April 5. The Times News Group give you the...
Duk to peak in Torquay
AUSTRALION electronic duo Peking Duk are set to bring their high energy antics to Torquay next month. The two-piece group comprisng Adam Hyde and Reuben...
Umpires, Metricon team up for 20th year
GEELONG Football Umpires League and Metricon are celebrating two decades of nurturing the next generation of grassroots football in 2025. This year, the two parties...
Riding the mental health wave
AUSTRALIAN not-for-profit OneWave is bringing more colour to mental health on the Surf Coast during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. OneWave, World Surf League...
Lorne and Apollo Bay prepare for 2025 opener
TWO clubs in the Great Ocean Road region will start their 2025 Colac District Football Netball League seasons next weekend. Reigning football premiers Lorne will...
Geelong hope to tame Lions
GEELONG faces a tough assignment tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) when it comes up against reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. The Cats will...
Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim dazzles at Mount Duneed Estate
THE funk soul brother Fatboy Slim dazzled at Mount Duneed Estate over the weekend, casting 13,000 people into a dancing craze. The DJ better known...
Watson’s walk for a bloke
A TORQUAY father and son have put one foot in front of the other to raise funds for men's mental health. Tim and Ollie Watson...
Australians’ diet to drop by 2030
AUSTRALIAN eating habits are on a downward spira,l according to new research study from the CSIRO. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health...
Food relief thrives in Winchelsea
MORE than $30,000 in grants have helped Hesse Rural Health provide food for the hungry in Winchelsea. Since last year, Give Where You Live Foundation...
Water storages low across region
GEELONG's water storage levels have hit a six-year low, with local users being encouraged to use water wisely. Storages along the upper Barwon and Moorabool...
New Torquay -Jan Juc trail opens
A NEW connecting path has opened between the inland Torquay Golf Course and the Surf Coast Walk. The new link ensures continuous beach access to...
Geelong industries to be showcased at airshow
GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition. Thousands...
Aussie Treble to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League (WSL) and GWM have teamed up on a new tri-event surfing series, which starts at Bells Beach next month. The two...
Access for all at Apollo Bay
FREE hire of beach mobility equipment is now available in Apollo Bay, further enhancing beach accessibility for people of all abilities. A range of accessible...