Courses to help futureproof rail industry
DEAKIN University and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are hoping to futureproof the railway workforce with an inaugural rail-specific micro-credential university course. The new program...
Vision Australia Geelong to highlight importance of technology
VISION Australia Geelong will be showcasing the many ways technology can support people who are blind or have low vision at two free information...
Girl Power inspires a new wave of surf lifesavers
MORE than 60 female surf lifesavers inspired new generations of surf sport athletes by participating in the Torquay SLSC Girl Power extravaganza earlier this...
Torquay surf coach up for national honour
A TORQUAY surf coach has been named as a finalist for the 2023 Australian Surfing Awards in recognition of his dedication to the sport. Surfing...
Locals aim high at starting darts league
A TRIO of Torquay locals are piquing interest for a new darts league, hoping it can land a bullseye with the Surf Coast community. Oliver...
Holland and Noble victorious on Phillip Island
MORNINGTON Peninsula youngster Ava Holland and former state champion Steve Noble (Cape Paterson) took top honours on Phillip Island over the weekend in round...
Lorne to light up for castle extravaganza
LOCALS are being encouraged to bring the whole family down to St George River tomorrow (Saturday, February 24) to participate in what may be...
State’s best longboarders to start 2024 season
VICTORIA'S best longboarders will descend on Phillip Island this weekend for Round 1 of the 2024 Victorian Longboard Titles. The two-day event will showcase more...
Australia’s best surf rowers light up Lorne
MORE than 1,400 competitors graced the shores of Lorne Beach for Australia's premier surf boat event over the weekend. The four-day Team Navy Australian Surf...
Relay for Life to rally community for a cancer-free future
One of Australia most-loved charity events, Relay For Life is celebrating its 25th year of uniting communities for a cancer-free future. Since its inception in...
Acclaimed musical to celebrate diversity at Potato Shed
AN acclaimed musical will take attendees back in time to 1946 and shine a spotlight on the resilience, hope and joy of post-war Australia. The...
Total Fire ban declared for Geelong region
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Central (including the entire Geelong region), Malee, Wimmera, Northern Country and North Central regions...
Surfers dazzle at Koori Titles
MORE than 160 Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people gathered to celebrate culture on country at the Woorangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles last weekend. The...
Brodie to take on Rottnest Channel Swim
A BELLS BEACH local is celebrating his 70th birthday by making his 10th journey to the west to compete in the South32 Rottnest Channel...
Hundreds boogie to shine a light on cancer
MORE than 200 people danced the night away and raised more than $6,000 for cancer research at the Lighthouse Classic Bands Night at the...
Golfers tee off for community
MORE than 120 avid golfers teed off and helped to raise more than $100,000 for the Give Where You Live Foundation at its 32nd...
Rick Springfield memoir to come to life at Potato Shed
A captivating pop-rock adaptation of Rick Springfield’s autobiography is slated to entertain audiences at the Potato Shed next month. Late, Late at Night will play...
The Vanns to rock into Torquay
Australian rockers The Vanns will be rolling into Torquay next month to give fans a taste of their acclaimed "loud and live" show style. The...
Drone boat helping out at Barwon Heads Road upgrade
A DRONE boat is making it safer and easier to gather subsurface information from waterways near the Barwon Heads Road upgrade. The TriDrone...
Girl Power to take over Torquay SLSC
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is celebrating and inspiring future generations of female surf sports athletes by holding a special "Girl Power" extravaganza...
Upgrade funding closing soon for public schools
LOCAL public schools have until February 29 to apply for funding to build or upgrade vital infrastructure. Grants of at least $250,000 can be used...
CCMA events celebrate Ramsar Week
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) will host a series of events to celebrate the ecological significance of the Ramsar Wetlands. From today (February 12) to...
Parents leap to celebrate children’s new chapter
A LARGE group of school parents made a huge leap last week to celebrate their youngest children starting primary education. The 30 parents marked the...
Shire seeks views on access, inclusion
GNARWARRE resident and all abilities advocate Tim Harte is encouraging the community to help improve access and inclusion for people with disability by joining...