Market success for P-12 College
THOUSANDS visited Lorne Foreshore to attend the Lorne Market, which raised more than $6,000 for Lorne P-12 College. Saturday’s event featured more than 100 artisan...
Erosion impacts accessible matting in Torquay
BEACHGOERS are being encouraged to be careful when accessing the water at Fishermans Beach in Torquay following adverse weather conditions. Wild winds and waves have...
Victoria claim Wieland Shield
VICTORIA emerged victorious against California over the long weekend in the prestigious Wieland Shield lifesaving competition. The best athletes from both areas gathered at Ocean...
Outdoor pilot program returns at The Beach Hotel
PATRONS of The Beach Hotel in Jan Juc can again enjoy a meal and drinks in the sunshine, thanks to the transformation of four...
Seafood festival off for 2024
THE Apollo Bay Seafood Festival will be a no-go in 2024, with organisers citing financial issues and volunteer burnout as key deciding factors. The postponement...
Candle and castle extravaganza locked in
LORNE'S popular candle and castle competition will return for its 25th edition next month. More than 50 participants are expected to head to St George...
Warralily to light up for summer market
COMMUNITY members are invited to soak up the summer vibes at the Warralily Summer Market next weekend. The February 3 event at Mirambeena Park will...
Anglesea local shaves for a hungry cause
AN ANGLESEA resident has lost all his hair and beard and raised a whopping $2,900 for Anglesea and Aireys Foodlink. Phil Robbins bared it all...
State’s best to wax up at traditional logger event
VICTORIA's best and most stylish traditional longboard surfers will descend on Point Impossible next weekend for the inaugural West Coast Wax Up event. The February...
Australia’s best to surf perfect waves at URBNSURF
MORE than 120 of Australia/Oceania's best surfers will travel to URBNSURF next weekend for the World Surf League (WSL) BYD Pro 3000-point world qualifying...
Boaters tackle large swell for VSRL Open
MORE than 200 surf lifesaving competitors tackled large surf at Jan Juc over the weekend for the Victorian Surfboat Rowers League (VSRL) Open. Last Saturday's...
Geelong’s mega sporting weekend arrives
THE Southern Hemisphere's biggest sailing regatta, the Festival of Sails, gets under way this morning (Friday, January 26), kicking off a hug weekend of...
California’s best return for lifesaving classic
THE 26-year rivalry of the Wieland Shield lifesaving competition between California and Victoria returns to local shores tomorrow (Friday, January 26), as teams battle...
Nominations open for Australian Surfing Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame. The 60th anniversary of the prestigious event will be hosted...
Colorful art coming to railway precinct
A COLOURFUL and vibrant mural will breathe new life into Winchelsea's railway precinct. Local artist and resident Lauren Green has been selected to bring alive...
Dell Eco Reef receives international acclaim
THE CITY of Greater Geelong's Dell Eco Reef project at Clifton Springs has been recognised with international honours for design and sustainability excellence. The project...
Lighthouse Classic shines a light on great cause
MORE than 200 people turned out to shine a light on cancer at the fourth Lighthouse Classic group fundraising event. Participants enjoyed a mix of...
Cottage Fair reaches new fundraising heights
COTTAGE by the Sea's longstanding annual fair has raised a record-breaking $75,000 to support children and their families across the country. More than 2,500 people...
The Angels ready to rock Torquay
Australian rock legends The Angels will be unearthing a brand-new lineup and some hidden rarities when it plays at the Torquay Hotel next week. The...
Tunes to strike a chord at Moriac General Store
MORIAC'S General Store is slated to kick off its Sunday Sessions by hosting local band Fuze. Within a stone's throw for locals living in Moriac,...
Book Fair to return for eighth chapter
TORQUAY Rotary Book Fair will return for its eighth year this January, giving locals the opportunity to buy a range of $1 books. Community members...
Wylie to lead Torquay Boardriders in 2024
TORQUAY Boardriders will have a former open men's club champion leading the club in 2024, with local star surfer Tully Wylie taking over as...
Mother Goose to kickstart 2024 Potato Shed offering
THEATRE 3triple2 4Kids returns to the Potato Shed this month to showcase their colourful take on the classic, Mother Goose. Featuring bright costumes and catchy...
Lonny to light up for Lighthouse Party
The picturesque surrounds of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve will again be the backdrop for one of the Borough's best local grassroots music events...