Surfers inspiring story
Torquay surfer Angela Ball has become one of the Surf Coast's most inspiring humans both in and out of the water. From dealing with a...
Local surf brands secure the gold at SBIA Awards
TWO Torquay-born surf brands have cleaned up at this year's Australian Surf & Boardsports Industry Association (SBIA) Awards in Sydney. Rip Curl won an impressive...
Tigers list signs up for back-to-back flag tilt
THE Torquay Tigers' search for back-to-back Bellarine Football League (BFL) flags has received a huge boost, with 21 of the club's 2023 premiership players...
Surf Coast Community Calendar winners crowned
THE 12 winning artists to feature in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar have been crowned. An experienced local judging panel selected the winners...
Chisholm stoked with board’s role in world title
A LOCAL surfboard shaper has played an integral in helping an American surfer win her third WSL World Longboard Title in Malibu, California. South Coast...
Kids FunFest to launch Children’s Week
LOCAL entertainers will dazzle crowds at the Kids Funfest event on Monday (October 23) at Leopold’s Memorial Park. The City of Greater Geelong signature pre-school...
Jacobs wins gold at Aussies
A OCEAN Grove lawn bowler has won big at the Australian Lawn Bowls Championships and secured her first gold medal at a national tier...
Shire to host fun activities to mark Children’s Week
THE Surf Coast Shire hosting a selection of fun and inclusive events for people of all ages this Children's Week. Children's Week, which runs from...
Heads to host 2023 Battle of the Bridge
THE captains of the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Cricket Club are revved up for a blockbuster clash three years in the making. Tomorrow (Saturday,...
Rahilly returns to Kardinia Park
A GEELONG Cats life member will return home and join the club as an assistant coach for the 2024 season. James Rahilly comes back to...
Cats set sights on clawing Pies
GEELONG'S AFLW side heads to Victoria Park this Sunday, October 22 for a crucial Round 8 clash against Collingwood. Now sitting one game clear in...
Song of heartbreak and hope wins prestigious local song contest
GEELONG singer/songwriter Elizabeth Riordan has been judged the winner of the 2023 Art of the Minds Festival Surf Coast Song Contest. Ms Riordan moved an...
Boag to pull on the yellow and black in 2024
THE Torquay Tigers has secured the signature of one of the Geelong Football League's top players, with Matt Boag set to return to his...
Robinson qualifies for 2024 WSL Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson is riding sky high after qualifying for the 2024 WSL Championship Tour overnight (October 18). With a round three win...
New Grubbers coach appointed for back-to-back flag chase
THE Ocean Grove Football Netball Club has a new netball leader, and she's got her eyes firmly set on raising the cup once again...
Battle of the fittest
MORE than 100 athletes will take to the starting lines later this month for the first state championship event of the 2023-2024 Life Saving...
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...