Detox your home and reduce fire risk this summer season
SUSTAINABILITY Victoria is encouraging Torquay residents to prepare for bushfire season by thinking about any flammable chemicals or other toxic materials in their shed...
State team set for national titles on home soil
A STAR-STUDDED lineup of local athletes will represent the state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles on home soil in Victoria next month. A baker's...
Captain for a Cause to support Ukraine
A PASSIONATE Geelong local is leading the charge this weekend at a community event with a cause very close to his heart. In conjunction with...
Cats aim to tame Tigers in big AFLW clash
THE Geelong Cats' season hangs in the balance with only two matches remaining in the AFL season. With a spot in the top eight on...
New partnership to raise awareness of coward punches
SURFING Victoria has launched a new partnership with Danny Green's Stop the Coward Punch Campaign to help raise awareness of coward punch attacks along...
headspace to amplify young voices at Q and A event
HEADSPACE centres in Geelong and Corio are inviting local service providers and clinicians to attend a Q and A panel event directed at empowering...
What We Heard report released for Taylor Park
WORKS to consolidate conversation areas and create safer and more accessible spaces are on the way for Taylor Park, following the release of the...
Queens of the Stone Age to headline Torquay Common festival
INTERNATIONAL rock icons Queens of the Stone Age will be headlining the LOOKOUT Festival in Torquay in Feburary 2024. The American rockers will be heading...
Anglesea local honoured for selfless community service
AN ANGLESEA local has received a special gift from a local family as a token of appreciation for looking after their loved one during...
New play space promises fun times for all
THE latest development plans for the Winchelsea Adventure Play Space promise plenty of exciting elements to stimulate and delight people of all ages. The Surf...
New shared-use path sets “benchmark” for active transport
ACTIVE transport advocates have welcomed a new shared use-path as part of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. The 4km path is the road's first continuous...
Countdown on for Geelong mega sporting weekend
THE countdown is on for two of Geelong's major sporting events, with less than 100 days until the Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans...
Lions volunteer gains hero status
GEELONG Corio Bay Lions Club volunteer Brian Stewart Edward APMOAM has been crowned the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes $20,000 grant winner for his devotion...
Surfers inspiring story
Torquay surfer Angela Ball has become one of the Surf Coast's most inspiring humans both in and out of the water. From dealing with a...
Local surf brands secure the gold at SBIA Awards
TWO Torquay-born surf brands have cleaned up at this year's Australian Surf & Boardsports Industry Association (SBIA) Awards in Sydney. Rip Curl won an impressive...
Tigers list signs up for back-to-back flag tilt
THE Torquay Tigers' search for back-to-back Bellarine Football League (BFL) flags has received a huge boost, with 21 of the club's 2023 premiership players...
Surf Coast Community Calendar winners crowned
THE 12 winning artists to feature in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar have been crowned. An experienced local judging panel selected the winners...
Chisholm stoked with board’s role in world title
A LOCAL surfboard shaper has played an integral in helping an American surfer win her third WSL World Longboard Title in Malibu, California. South Coast...
Kids FunFest to launch Children’s Week
LOCAL entertainers will dazzle crowds at the Kids Funfest event on Monday (October 23) at Leopold’s Memorial Park. The City of Greater Geelong signature pre-school...
Jacobs wins gold at Aussies
A OCEAN Grove lawn bowler has won big at the Australian Lawn Bowls Championships and secured her first gold medal at a national tier...
Shire to host fun activities to mark Children’s Week
THE Surf Coast Shire hosting a selection of fun and inclusive events for people of all ages this Children's Week. Children's Week, which runs from...
Heads to host 2023 Battle of the Bridge
THE captains of the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Cricket Club are revved up for a blockbuster clash three years in the making. Tomorrow (Saturday,...
Rahilly returns to Kardinia Park
A GEELONG Cats life member will return home and join the club as an assistant coach for the 2024 season. James Rahilly comes back to...
Cats set sights on clawing Pies
GEELONG'S AFLW side heads to Victoria Park this Sunday, October 22 for a crucial Round 8 clash against Collingwood. Now sitting one game clear in...