July 4, 2023
Anglesea newsagent a finalist for consecutive state gong
ANGLESEA News & Lotto is in the running for back-to-back Victorian and Australian Newsagents’ Association (VANA) honours after being named state finalists once again...
July 4, 2023
Donations to enhance emergency safety in Lorne
THE Lorne Op Shop is being lauded by fellow local community groups for a donation that has enabled the purchase of two automated CPR...
July 3, 2023
VWFL Tiger Chris Henderson to play in front of home crowd
THE Robert Rose Foundation Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) is leaving the city behind and bringing Round 9 of the competition to the Surf...
July 3, 2023
$20,000 rewarded to local climate projects
THREE local projects will share in $20,000 of funding from the Surf Coast Shire Council as part of a Climate Emergency Grants Pitch-Fest. The Aireys...
July 2, 2023
Costelloe ready to go dry for July
THE Barwon Health Foundation's "Billy's Frothy Fund" team has received a huge boost on the eve of their Dry July campaign with Villawood Properties...
July 2, 2023
Local craftsmen carve up new trophy
JAN JUC trophy and surfboard craftsman Jeff Sweeney has unveiled a wooden replica of one of the late Shaun Brook's surfboards as this year's...
July 1, 2023
The Australian Ballet to spin into Geelong Arts Centre
Geelong residents have the chance to channel their inner grace and beauty at a series of dance workshops with The Australian Ballet at Geelong...
June 29, 2023
“A lifetime goal”: Considine qualifies for 2023 World Longboard Tour
TORQUAY surfer Ben Considine said he is “beyond stoked” to secure a seasonal wildcard onto the World Longboard Tour for 2023. For the first time...
June 29, 2023
Community feedback opens for Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve draft Masterplan
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released a new masterplan for the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve. The draft masterplan, which opened for...
June 29, 2023
Dancing towards the future
A SELL-OUT crowd descended on Torquay's Hoops Gallery on the weekend for the inaugural Boardshorts Ball. Saturday evening's 1980s themed boardshort-inspired event celebrated a successful...
June 28, 2023
Lake Connewarre showcased in new Australia Post stamp set
THE unique biodiversity of Lake Connewarre is featured as one of three new stamps by Australia Post to celebrate Australia’s environmental sustainability and beauty. In...
June 28, 2023
Awards showcase business’ achievements
FOLLOWING on from winning the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) Emerging Business of the Year, sponsored by The Gordon, beef processing business Provenir...
June 28, 2023
Event examines shifting culture of surfing
MORE than 50 people ventured out to Torquay Library to attend the 'Women of the Ocean' event, a live panel show about the shifting...
June 27, 2023
New IRB for Anglesea SLSC
THE Anglesea SLSC is thrilled to have secured a $23,500 grant from the Community Bank Surf Coast to purchase a fully equipped inflatable rescue...
June 27, 2023
Tales of the Sea hits the shores of Torquay Wine Store
A SELL-OUT crowd filled Torquay Wine Store to catch a glimpse of life in the sea through the lens of Torquay-based photographer Tal Lemmens. The...
June 26, 2023
EV chargers to drive council emissions down
THE Surf Coast Shire Council is taking action to meet its future zero emissions targets by installing four electric vehicle chargers at three council...
June 26, 2023
Lisieux students dazzle in school production
LISIEUX Catholic Primary School students showcased their best acting and performing skills during a school production When I Grow Up. Written by school parent Lauren...
June 25, 2023
Celebrating ten years of beer from their Geelong den
LITTLE CREATURES is celebrating ten years of brewing at its Geelong home with a special beer that will be a toast to all the...
June 25, 2023
Rudd’s ode to nature delivers him major prize
SURF COAST born musician Xavier Rudd has been awarded the $20,000 2023 Environmental Music Prize for his ode-to nature 'Stoney Creek'. The Environmental Music Prize...
June 24, 2023
SURFING’S VIVID TIME CAPSULE
THE world's longest running surfing publication, Surfing World Magazine, is celebrating sixty years of keeping surf culture alive in their 60th anniversary feature. In its...
June 24, 2023
Potato Shed to celebrate women of comedy
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with some of the country's best female comedians next month at the Potato Shed. Coming in hot...
June 22, 2023
Ocean Mind thank volunteers and supporters
SURF therapy not-for-profit Ocean Mind said a huge thank-you to their volunteers and program mentors at their first formal End of Season Volunteers Celebration. Held...
June 22, 2023
Specialist schools kick goals at AFL All Abilities Gala Day
THE second annual Barwon Region AFL Gala Schools All Abilities Day has gone as a major success and given program facilitators Leisure Networks the...
June 22, 2023
Bells Beach Brewery to get locals rocking this winter
BELLS Beach Brewing is coaxing locals and getting them on the dancefloor this winter through a series of monthly live music and band evenings. In...
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