May 16, 2025
Local juniors surfers excel at Phillip Island
FOUR local surfers have taken out their respective age group state championships at Round 3 of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Jarvis...
May 16, 2025
Geelong Youth Survey consultation extended
THE community consultation period has been extended for the Geelong Youth Survey, allowing more young people to express what they value and the challenges...
May 16, 2025
Point Impossible to host longboard titles
MORE than 30 of the Surf Coast and Bellarine's best surfers will represent the region at the Victorian Longboard Titles this weekend. The event at...
May 15, 2025
Sea of pink turns out for Mother’s Day Classic
MORE than 2,300 people wore pink for a purpose last weekend and participated in the Geelong edition of the Mother's Day Classic. Held at Eastern...
May 15, 2025
Hundreds shift gears on the Surf Coast
MORE than 250 racers put the pedal to the metal over the weekend in the annual Shifty Fifty biking extravaganza. The event in Anglesea saw...
May 15, 2025
Labor pass Emergency Services levy despite local opposition
The state Labor Government has passed its controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy, despite opposition from local councils, including across the Geelong region. In...
May 15, 2025
Black becomes inaugural Sun
THE Surf Coast Suns has locked away a former AFL player as its first senior football recruit for the 2026 season. Former North Melbourne and...
May 14, 2025
50 years of hits in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN rock royalty will grace Costa Hall later this month. The legendary Ross Wilson and his all-star band The Peaceniks are hitting the road and...
May 13, 2025
Shire updates Hardship Policy
AN UPDATED hardship policy has been adopted by the Surf Coast Shire to assist community members experiencing financial difficulty. The policy features strengthened measures and...
May 13, 2025
Rip Curl Pro brings plenty of benefits
THE Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has gone down as a major success, delivering both economic and social vitality to the region. Between 35,000 and...
May 13, 2025
Registrations open for push-up challenge
THE community is being encouraged to get their bodies moving and push up for better mental health this June. The Push Up Challenge is Australia's...
May 12, 2025
Shire worker digs up national title
A SURF Coast Shire works supervisor has claimed national honours for his precision on an excavator. Sam Schobel won the Municipal Works Australia Top Gun...
May 12, 2025
Safety upgrades to start on Ghazeepore Road
WORKS will begin next month to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety on Ghazeepore Road in Waurn Ponds. The upgrades will include indented parking bays, pedestrian...
May 11, 2025
Cats earn huge victory
GEELONG is fresh off the back of a thrilling three-point victory over the then ladder-leading Magpies, solidying its position in the top eight on...
May 10, 2025
Mayfair dazzles at Bellbrae
THOUSANDS of people headed through the gates of Bellbrae Primary School for its annual Mayfair last weekend. The much-loved community event aimed to raise vital...
May 9, 2025
Staunton surfs to success at international event
A BELMONT surfer is beaming with pride after wearing the green and gold at an international surfing contest. Melanie Staunton has just returned from representing...
May 9, 2025
United hope to continue winning ways
GEELONG United's NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team. United...
May 9, 2025
Region’s best to battle for state surfing titles
MORE than 30 local surfers will compete in this weekend's final round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on Phillip Island. Competitors will be putting...
May 8, 2025
Local surfing stars reflect on Rip Curl Pro
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals are riding a huge wave of confidence following their appearance in this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Xavier...
May 7, 2025
Grants help empower greener future
A PAIR of innovative local projects have received funding to help reduce energy consumption across Greater Geelong. Boomaroo Nurseries & Wholesale Supplies and Deakin University...
May 6, 2025
New fish cleaning table for Fishermans Beach
A SECOND fishing cleaning table will be installed this week at Fishermans Beach, helping more fishers get their catches from the water and onto...
May 5, 2025
Price reappointed local RDA chair
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the Barwon South West region. She will continue to support the Barwon South...
May 5, 2025
XTM ride into new flagship store
LOCAL snow and outdoor wear giant XTM has officially opened its new flagship store in Geelong Road in Torquay. More than 100 people, including Olympians,...
May 4, 2025
Tuohy joins Freeze MND fight
A GEELONG Cats premiership player has joined the fight against Motor Neuron Disease and become an ambassador for the 2025 Big Freeze Geelong. Irish-born footballer...
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