January 5, 2024
Traditional Owner truth-telling to return in 2024
WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners will welcome the Surf Coast community to Country in Torquay for a reflection at Pilk Purriyn this month. The January 26 event...
January 4, 2024
Geelong Travel sign on as Cats member partner
THE Geelong Cats has welcomed award-winning travel agency Geelong Travel on board as its official member partner for season 2024. From next season, club members...
January 3, 2024
Film Festival to surf into Torquay
LOCALS will have the chance to feast their eyes on some of the latest surf films when the Bells Beach Surf Film Festival rolls...
January 2, 2024
Ready to Rip: Lonny swim classic to notch up 35 years
MORE than 1000 people will take on the Rip View Swim Classic today at Point Lonsdale. The event will mark the 35th anniversary of the...
January 1, 2024
9-Hole In League tees off with success
A LOCAL weekday twilight golf tournament will continue in 2024 following the alternative competition quickly rising in popularity with the golfing community. The 9-Hole In...
January 1, 2024
Escape to serenity with beach yoga
LOCALS and tourists alike can escape to the serenity of the beach and get their dose of daily tranquility at beach yoga sessions this...
December 30, 2023
Partnership to get more women surfing
GREATER opportunities for women to surf in a recreational and competitive setting are on the way in 2024. Surfing Victoria has teamed up with industrial...
December 30, 2023
Phipps wins maiden world title
A POINT Lonsdale surfer has achieved her biggest professional feat to date by winning gold at the Para Surfing World Championships. Laurie Phipps was victorious...
December 29, 2023
Lorne to light up for NYE
THOUSANDS of people will line the streets of Lorne to watch dazzling fireworks this New Year's Eve. The fireworks display will return for the first...
December 28, 2023
Industry constructs huge fundraising effort for Foundation
GEELONG's construction industry has helped to raise more than $120,000 to support Barwon Health Foundation's 2023 Wish Upon a Star Appeal. For the fourth consecutive...
December 27, 2023
Landholders commit to restoring Moorabool River
ELEVEN local landholders have committed to restoring a section of the Moorabool River through a combination protective fencing and native tree and shrub planting. The...
December 27, 2023
Lights up for Winchelsea Bowls Club
NEW sports lighting will enable the Winchelsea Bowls Club to compete in night competitions and extend their coaching, social bowls and function offerings to...
December 26, 2023
The next stars of Nippers
THE "heartwarming" Starfish Nippers program returns to where it all started on Anglesea Beach next week to give locals children with disabilities the opportunity...
December 26, 2023
Festival to inspire climate action
A NEW environment festival on the way to the Surf Coast, aiming to inform, empower and energise the local community about climate change. One Planet...
December 25, 2023
All Aboard your newest local charity
MORE exciting opportunities are on the way for a local disability support organisation after it became a registered charity. All Aboard disAbility Support Services officially...
December 24, 2023
Troy hops into new role at the Roos
THE Anglesea Football Club has received an off-field boost, securing the services of a former league senior coach for its 2024 coaching panel. Mitch Troy...
December 24, 2023
Volunteer call goes out for 2024 Festival of Sails
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for volunteers to sign up to assist with the delivery of the 2024 Festival...
December 24, 2023
Deakin to explore using AI to bring back the deceased
A DEAKIN University study will help to develop guidelines for how a person's online profile should be managed after they die. The first of its...
December 23, 2023
Festive Fireys: Santa to truck through the Surf Coast
LOCALS are being told to keep an eye out for Santa on Christmas Eve when he makes his way across the Surf Coast on...
December 22, 2023
Santa postie getting Christmas into gear
AN ANGLESEA local has fired up his postman bike for an eleventh straight year to help deliver children's Christmas wishes to Santa Claus just...
December 22, 2023
Christmas jingles in the streets of Anglesea
MORE than 150 people packed the main shopping village strip of Anglesea on Friday evening for the Coastal Chrissy - Anglesea Christmas in the...
December 22, 2023
Carols shines on the Surf Coast
MORE than 2,000 people were in festive spirit at Torquay's Carols by the Sea. Saturday's spectacular at Elephant Walk Park in Torquay featured good times...
December 21, 2023
Geelong celebrate AFLW membership milestone
THE Geelong Cats is celebrating a record number of AFLW members in 2023, placing the club first in the league for overall membership base...
December 21, 2023
Generosity boosts Giving Tree Appeal to all-time high
THE Geelong Giving Tree Appeal has raised more than $130,000 to support individuals and families facing hardships this festive season. The month-long Meli and Sexual...
Latest News
Aug 1, 2025
Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay
Aug 1, 2025