September 20, 2024
Local longboarders ride to success at Aussies
SURFERS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine represented the state with pride at the Australian Surf Championships over the weekend. The Australian Surf Championships brought...
September 20, 2024
Fundraiser to deliver a plus to locals with disability
HUNDREDS of people will gather on Friday, September 27 to raise much needed funds for Kids+ at its annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The annual...
September 18, 2024
Forrest treatment plant in full operation
BARWON Water's new treatment facility in Forrest is fully operational and helping to drive improvements in water quality and water security in the area. The...
September 17, 2024
Record numbers to take on Surf Coast Century
MORE than 1,500 runners will take part in one of Australia's most popular ultra trail marathons on the Surf Coast this weekend. The region will...
September 16, 2024
Nippers registrations open at Torquay
REGISTRATIONS are now open for the Torquay SLSC Nippers program ahead of its launch this October. The program is open to children aged five to...
September 15, 2024
Culinary scene opens up for spring
THE local hospitality scene is ready to blast off with many local establishments opening their doors again in time for the warmer weather. Venues across...
September 14, 2024
Surfing double-header slated for the weekend
MORE than 50 of the state's best surfers will feature across a jam-packed weekend of competition. Round 1 of the Victorian Open Series will be...
September 13, 2024
Spring sun shines for Warralily Market
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a day out in the sun at the Warralily Spring Market over the weekend. The event at Mirambeena Park featured more...
September 13, 2024
Captain Moonlite to pop up at Samesyn
A CULINARY favourite of the past will be making a comeback for one night only at Samesyn in Torquay to raise funds for a...
September 12, 2024
Cecil Browning joins the 100 club
A TORQUAY resident has notched up a century of living in style, surrounded by his nearest and dearest. Cecil "Cec" Browning turned 100 years old...
September 11, 2024
Jan Juc SLSC leaders reappointed at AGM
JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will have stability at the top in 2024-25 with most board members recommitting for the coming season. The...
September 10, 2024
Honu Honi helping to save lives
LOCAL surf camp operators Honu Honi have invested in a compact automated external defibrillator (AED) in the hope it can help save lives on...
September 9, 2024
Jan Juc to celebrate 10 years of Grand Final Eve Luncheon
MORE than 250 people will pack into the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club later this month for its Grand Final Eve luncheon. The 10th...
September 8, 2024
Geelong hosts major indoor golf championship
GEELONG played host to the largest indoor golf championship event in the Pacific region last weekend. The 25 finalists from eight teams from as far...
September 8, 2024
Entries open for Australian SUP Titles
ENTRIES are now open for marathon and technical race paddlers to be part of the Australian Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Titles this October on...
September 7, 2024
Most dissatisfied with shire’s unsealed roads
A REVIEW of unsealed roads on the Surf Coast has shown almost two-thirds of respondents are dissatisfied with the present condition of unsealed roads. The...
September 6, 2024
Film festival blasts off
MORE than 150 people packed into the Aireys Inlet Pub last week to learn more about an environmental issue with local implications. Surfrider Foundation's inaugural...
September 6, 2024
Bells fires for Hells Djarrak
BELLS Beach/Djarrak was at its best over the weekend for Torquay Boardriders multi-club invitational surfing event Hells Djarrak. More than 60 of the state's top...
September 6, 2024
Views divided on short stay levy
THE Short Stay Levy Bill has been introduced into Victorian Parliament and there has been a mixed response to its potential outcomes. The legislation will...
September 5, 2024
Cats reach 90,000 members
THE Geelong Cats have broken their membership record again, with 90,000 members on board ahead of the start of the AFL finals and AFLW...
September 4, 2024
A Grade best and fairest honours shared
NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...
September 4, 2024
Report highlights another tragic drowning year
A NEW research report from Royal Life Saving Australia has depicted another tragic summer, showing drowning is a more persistent and traumatic issue than...
September 3, 2024
Shire, VEC to host candidate information session
THE Surf Coast Shire will partner with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to host a free information session for aspiring local candidates. The event on...
September 3, 2024
Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables
BARWON Water's services are now being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, a full year ahead of its 2025 target. In a major milestone, the organisation now...
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