February 2, 2024
Community gathers to embrace truth-telling
MORE than 2,500 gathered on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay last Friday for the truth telling Pilk Purriyn (sunrise) event. The Wadawurung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation...
February 2, 2024
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...
February 2, 2024
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...
February 1, 2024
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...
January 30, 2024
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...
January 29, 2024
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...
January 28, 2024
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...
January 28, 2024
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...
January 28, 2024
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...
January 28, 2024
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...
January 27, 2024
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...
January 25, 2024
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...
January 25, 2024
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...
January 25, 2024
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...
January 24, 2024
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...
January 23, 2024
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...
January 20, 2024
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...
January 18, 2024
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...
January 18, 2024
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...
January 18, 2024
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...
January 17, 2024
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,...
January 16, 2024
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...
January 15, 2024
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...
January 14, 2024
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...
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