Coffee grounds bring green boost to local road upgrade
LOCAL coffee drinkers have given a green boost to the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. More than 22 tonnes of spent coffee grounds have been mixed...
Locals to dig deep at inclusive community event
THE Doing Imperfect Inner Growth For Groups (DIIGG) Wellbeing team is inviting locals to attend a community connection event next month. The November 5 event...
Art from the Heart series to launch
TWO local businesses have banded together to help a Torquay resident bring her "art from the heart" concept to life. Sou'West Brewery and CorePlus Torquay...
Coutas secure coaching services of Australian Diamond
FRESH off making the BFL netball finals for the first time in 35 years, the Queenscliff Football Netball Club (QFNC) has secured the coaching...
Boardsox inch closer to national award
A LOCAL surf hardware brand has been recognised for their commitment to sustainability and shortlisted for national honours at the 2023 Australian Surf and...
Culinary royalty comes to Geelong
Australian celebrity chef and restauranter Adrian Richardson is encouraging locals to enjoy all things land and sea at his newest culinary haven in Geelong. Maestro,...
Cats to tackle Dockers in blockbuster clash
THE Geelong Cats head back down the highway to GMHBA Stadium this weekend for a season-defining Round 7 clash against Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers). Now sitting...
Gatlin re-signs to chase ring in 2024
GEELONG United captain Demarcus Gatlin has his sights set on leading the club to its first NBL1 championship in 2024. The 2019 NBL1 South MVP...
Surf Coast calendar winners to be crowned
LOCAL art lovers are encouraged to cast their vote for their favourite piece in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar Exhibition. The exhibition, which...
Pets to enjoy day out at Warralily
WARRALILY's popular Pets Day Out event is back for another year and promises to fill locals and their furry friends with a day of...
Rip Curl help to save the planet
MORE than 150 Rip Curl staff members joined local environment groups last week to help enhance the Surf Coast environment on Rip Curl Planet...
Deakin continues world rankings climb
DEAKIN University has reaffirmed its position in the top one per cent of universities worldwide according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World...
McGettigan and Huxtable brave elements to win at Bells
SURF Coast pair Emily McGettigan and Xavier Huxtable claimed top honours at the opening round of the Victorian Open Series at Bells Beach/Djarrak over...
Ocean Mind celebrate World Mental Health Day
MORE than 40 locals braved the cold this morning (Tuesday, October 10) and joined Ocean Mind to paddle out at Fishermans Beach in Torquay...
Entries open for Surf Coast Pet Calendar competition
LOCALS are encouraged to enter their furry friends into the Hayden Real Estate Pet Calendar Photo Competition. The popular annual competition is returning once again...
Local duo to continue legacy of A-Z Plumbing
AN EXPERIENCED local plumbing duo has taken over the reins of one of the Surf Coast's most popular plumbing businesses. Ten-year industry veterans Hugh Clarke...
Torquay AFLW star helps to inspire next gen
A TORQUAY local and former AFLW captain has inspired the next generation of female football athletes by gifting her boots to embody the spirit...
Geelong locals taking one step forward for mental health
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo are bravely putting one foot in front of the other this month to pay tribute to a loved one lost...
Curwood makes history at Sydney Marathon
A 15-YEAR-OLD Torquay resident has made history as the youngest competitor ever to compete in the prestigious Sydney Half Marathon. Among a record-setting 42,000 competitors,...
General Public makes its way to Corio Village
Melbourne's famous one stop "eatertainery" experience, General Public has opened its doors in Geelong. Located at the Corio Village Shopping Centre, the new flagship venue...
TEMPO out to revolutionise local dining
The leaders of one of Geelong's newest premium restaurants aim to redefine the region’s hospitality experience by providing just the right tempo for any...
Victorian Open Series to begin at Djarrak
DJARRAK/Bells Beach will host the state's best surfers for the launch of the 2023-24 Victorian Open Series this weekend. More than 40 athletes will surf...
Leisure Networks and AFL Barwon secure state gong
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon's inaugural All-Abilities Football Netball League has secured a major title at the 2023 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The...
Donation helps to provide hope to Foundation 61
FOUNDATION 61 has received a financial boost from two local community groups which will assist facilitators to transport women to and from appointments. The Geelong...