Regional rail investment delivering cheaper travel
LOCAL passengers have now taken up to four million cheaper and easier train trips since March thanks to the Regional Rail Investment from the...
Queenscliff signs Kyle Hartigan for 2024
QUEENSCLIFF's goal of returning to the Bellarine Football League (BFL) finals has received a huge boost with former AFL backman Kyle Hartigan signing on...
Advent initiative supports locals in need
GEELONG locals are encouraged to support people experiencing food insecurity this festive season by filling a special gift box during advent. Families, individuals, schools and...
To Lorne with love
FRESH off building he and his late wife's "dream house", a Lorne local is now preparing to run more than 150km in her honour...
Modewarre to shine bright up with scoreboard upgrades
A NEW electronic (LED) scoreboard is on the way to Mount Moriac Reserve enhancing both player and spectator experience. The $80,000 scoreboard upgrades will benefit...
Hometown hero fired up for 2024 Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson has her sights firmly set on the World Surf League's (WSL) final five in 2024 when she makes her...
Pawesome day ahead at Warralily
HUNDREDS of furry friends and their humans are expected to be at Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek for the rescheduled Warralily Pet's Day Out...
Adventure Park to glow for Christmas light festival
ADVENTURE PARK is set to glow over the next month as Victoria's largest Christmas lighting event makes its way back to Bellarine for its...
Lifesaving patrols kick off
RED and yellow flags are up at local beaches across the Surf Coast and Bellarine, directing beachgoers on where to swim to stay safe...
GAWS hoping for pawesome Christmas appeal
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is encouraging the local community to get behind its annual Christmas Appeal. Launching on November 20, the appeal will aim...
Opening night jingles in Geelong
MORE than 18,000 people attended Geelong Waterfront to catch the lights and action of Christmas in Geelong's opening night. Last Saturday's event featured the lighting...
Community shines blue to support River’s Gift
THE Greater Geelong community has helped to raise over $38,000 for Australia's leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity Rivers Gift. The organisation's...
Kellett goes the distance to win first world title
TORQUAY mountain bike rider Kate Kellett has reached the pinnacle of her sporting career by becoming a world champion for the very first time. After...
DeeDee wins people’s choice award
TORQUAY College student DeeDee has been crowned the people's choice champion of the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar competition. The nine-year-old's mixed media piece...
Competitors conquer a new course for Impossible Race
WILD weather forced the ninth running of the Impossible Race Ocean Paddle on Saturday to be held on river at Barwon Heads for the...
Art and wine intertwine to return for third edition
THE Artist Series returns to Torquay Wine Store on November 23, showcasing the fine works of acrylic painter and street art expert Mike McLean. Best...
Surf Coast pauses to remember
THE Surf Coast community paused briefly on Saturday to remember those lost during conflict and war on Remembrance Day. At the 11th hour of the...
Lorne CFA empowering community to be prepared for fire season
THE Lorne Fire Brigade and CFA South West are inviting locals to discuss strategies for the upcoming fire season at a community workshop next...
Bones MMA duo ready to rock for professional debut
TWO up and coming fighters from Bones MMA are ready to make their mark on Australia's Muay Thai scene when they make their professional...
Kenny takes off mask for Movember campaign
A TORQUAY local has stripped back his "mask" for the first time in eight years to raise funds and awareness of mental health and...
McHappy Day fundraising kicks off in Geelong
THE Greater Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep this month to help support seriously ill children and their families in the lead...
Leisure Networks elect new CEO
DISABILITY and support organisation Leisure Networks has appointed experienced healthcare senior leadership executive David Meade as their new chief executive officer. Mr Meade brings more...
Coaches to replace trains on Geelong Line
COACHES will replace all trains on the Geelong Line for part of the journey for the next fortnight due to works being conducted on...
Geelong make list management changes
THE Geelong Cats has finalised its list management changes in preparations for the coming National Draft and 2024 season. The AFL club has informed 2021...