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...
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...
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...
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...
Lorne chef wins big for humble bowls club
A LORNE chef has achieved her biggest feat to date, taking out the Chef of the Year award at the prestigious Good Food Guide...
Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
Safety improvements coming for Cliff Street in Torquay
LOCAL traders and community members who use the Cliff Street car park are advised to seek alternative car parking while safety improvements are carried...
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
Community creativity celebrated at Warralily Market
THE Warralily Market dazzled over the weekend, with thousands of locals helping to celebrate community and creativity. Saturday's event at Mirambeena Park provided the community...
Operation Lockatoo underway in Lorne
OPERATION Lockatoo is now underway in Lorne in an effort to prevent cockatoos from foraging in local bins and spreading litter. Following successful trials, the...
Youth voices amplified at headspace event
HEADSPACE Geelong and Corio helped to amplify the voices of young people seeking mental health support by hosting a Q&A panel event last week. The...
Feedback sought on Anglesea hub plans
ANGLESEA residents are being invited to provide feedback on a draft precinct plan to redesign the town's McMillan Street Hub to better meet the...
Shining blue for River’s Gift
AUSTRALIA’s leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity, River’s Gift is encouraging schools, businesses and the community to Shine Blue to mark...
The Sands to turn pink for Breast Cancer Golf Day
MORE than 100 local women will dress in pink and tee off against cancer later this month for the Breast Cancer Charity Golf Day...
All About Art to return for second edition.
THE second edition of the All About Art fundraising show will be held next month and feature the works of 16 local artists. The three-day...