RACV Torquay Resort earn third successive state gong
THE RACV Torquay Resort is again the toast of the town after claiming statewide honours for a third consecutive year. The local accommodation and hospitality...
Ellie Harrison joins Irukandjis for El Salvador ISA Games
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison will proudly wear the green and gold at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador next month. The 20-year-old...
Catwalk4Cancer delivers stylish boost to cancer care
ONE of Geelong’s most fashionable fundraisers has again delivered a huge boost to cancer services within the region. Barwon Health Foundation’s Catwalk4Cancer event was attended...
Torquay commemorates Vietnam War with touching RSL service
MORE than 30 people gathered in Torquay on Monday this week to commemorate Australian service during the Vietnam War. The Torquay RSL hosted the...
No big incinerator in Lara
THE Lara community is rejoicing following a decision to not proceed with a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Lara. Today (Wednesday August 20), Recycling Victoria announced...
Multicultural alliance heads to Canberra
THE Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) has made a big impression in Canberra, raising significant awareness of issues facing regional Victoria around...
Local lifesavers achieve excellence
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best lifesavers have cleaned up at the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, amassing more than ten statewide...
Surf Coast, Bellarine surfers soar at 2025 Longboard Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top longboard surfers have surfed to success at the 2025 Australian Longboard Titles, which wrapped up last month. John...
Plan to foster responsible pet ownership
SURF Coast residents are being invited to take the lead and contribute to the next Domestic Animal Management Plan. The plan will outline how Council...
Suns to celebrate a decade in the game
THE Surf Coast Suns Football and Netball Club is bringing the community together this month to celebrate its 10th year of fostering sport in...
Ward wins in marathon swim
A HIGHTON swimmer has taken top honours in her first international event. Rachel Ward was the first female over the line in the 36km solo...
Surfers to make waves in September
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine surfing community are being encouraged to get behind the return of Surf Aid's Make A Wave campaign. The fifth annual...
Fashionable fundraiser to return to Geelong
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Geelong's most anticipated fashion fundraising events. The Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is set to illuminate the Geelong Arts...
Brown joins Cats’ coaching ranks
THE Geelong Cats AFLW coaching ranks have received a huge boost, with former AFL player Nathan Brown joining the club. The 183-gamer for Collingwood and...
Fair to bring comics and toys galore
THOUSANDS of comic lovers and toy collectors will turn out today (Sunday, July 27) for the fourth edition of the Geelong Comic and Toy...
Swing a new deal at Lorne café
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for hospitality vendors looking to make their mark on one of Australia's most famous coastal locations. The Great Ocean...
Folk festival drops first lineup
THE first wave of artists has been locked in to strut their stuff at next year's Port Fairy Folk Festival. The much-loved music extravaganza will...
Hot choc festival warms up
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery (GORCI) will warm hearts next month with the return of its indulgent Hot Chocolate Festival. Visitors will...
Geelong cricketer peaks with top first-class score
GEELONG local Ollie Peake has hit runs all over the park for his country against Sri Lanka A . The 18-year-old notched his highest score...
New Lion to lead the pack
THE Torquay Lions Club has bid another successful year farewell and has welcomed new president Ross Yapp to the top role. Mr Yapp was sworn...
Reverse vending machine opens in Armstrong Creek
RECYCLING has been made easier in Armstrong Creek following the installation of a new TOMRA Cleanaway Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at The Village Warralily...
Enter the mind of Arj Barker
ARJ BARKER will be taking audiences straight into his comic mind in Geelong next month. The American comedian will be bringing his newest tour The...
More walking netballers wanted
THE Surf Coast Netball Association is hopeful of attracting additional players to help keep its walking netball competition alive. The organisation is aiming to kick...
Groms prepare for Phillip Island
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's top surfers will head to Phillip Island later this year for the 10,000-point marquee Rip Curl GromSearch event. The surfing...