Cute stories of furry friends inspire new podcast
A Torquay local is hoping to share cute stories of kindness, compassion and connection towards furry friends through her new podcast 'The Dog Tales'. The...
Just No tour stops at Geelong
Geelong locals are to brace for a full night of belly-laughs when multi award winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson strolls into town. For one...
Fairhaven author makes leap of faith into new genre.
A FAIRHAVEN based award-winning children's and young adults' author is turning the page on a new chapter of her writing journey with her first...
“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...
Maple bakes sweet treats for Canada Day
TORQUAY'S Maple Bakery flew the Canadian flag and amped up the sweet treats to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian-inspired bakery celebrated Saturday's National Day of...
Locals to surf at Phillip Island in new junior event
LOCALS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula will get their shot at gaining valuable ranking points towards a team Australia berth at the...
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...
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...
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...
$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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...