Geelong local spearheads jet ski challenge across Bass Strait
GEELONG local Brendan Whitty and two of his mates decided to bypass the Spirit of Tasmania and instead made the trip home from Hobart...
New tanker for brigade after years of fundraising
AFTER more than eight years of community fundraising, the Gnarwarre CFA has officially welcomed a new medium sized firetruck tanker which will further assist...
Coastal erosion causes closures at Marengo Beach
GREAT Ocean Road and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has temporarily closed an access point to Marengo beach due to coastal erosion. GORCAPA barricaded the beach access...
More trains on the way for Geelong travellers
PASSENGERS journeying between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will have more options for travel thanks to a new train stabling facility in Waurn Ponds...
Invitees for Bells Beach 50 Year Storm announced
THE public has spoken and the 40 invitees for the 2023 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun...
Surf Coast celebrate hard working volunteers
THIS week, the Surf Coast celebrates National Volunteer Week and the tireless work that volunteers do to drive positive change in the community one...
The Creek open new gallery inside historical site
While the industrial steel and metal sculptures are the ones that instantly draw attention, there is more to see at The Creek Gallery and...
Torquay Hotel lauded for entertainment excellence
THE Torquay Hotel’s stellar reputation has received another boost after being awarded the Best Live Entertainment Venue in the state at the 2023 Australian...
Mother’s Day Lunch reaches new fundraising heights
GEELONG Mums have raised a whopping $206,000 at the tenth anniversary of its popular Geelong Mums Mother's Day Lunch presented by Community Care Chemist. Hosted...
Takle and Webb claim state SUP titles
JAN JUC's Matt Takle and Torquay's Emma Webb have again risen to the top at the Victorian SUP Titles, winning the open men's and...
Record numbers turn out for Shifty Fifty on the Surf Coast
MORE than 370 people shifted their bikes into gear for the third annual Shifty Fifty event which helped raise over $10,000 for the Surf...
Falls cancelled for 2024
THE Falls Festival will not ring in 2024 with organisers announcing the national New Year's event will take a year off to...
Prestigious event to celebrate 10th anniversary
THE Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented by Rip Curl, will return later this month to Djarrak/Bells Beach to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Recognised as one...
Danielle Laidley to headline Geelong IDAHOBIT event
FORMER AFL footballer and North Melbourne Kangaroos senior coach Danielle Laidley will headline a special Geelong IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and...
Locals to join arms and walk to Conquer the Corrugations
COMMUNITY Bank Surf Coast board member Charlie Earle is set to lead the charge in the inaugural Victorian Conquer the Corrugations event, which aims...
Lorne features on travel show
POPULAR Channel 9 travel program Postcards has taken a trip down to the stunning Lorne this week to unearth the best in dining, entertainment...
Rip Curl run first virtual surf pro retrospectively
RIP CURL is reaching new heights in the surf industry with the introduction of the world's first virtual surfing competition presented by Tourism Fiji. Thanks...
Staying bright in life with Amitié
TUCKED away on Beach Road, Torquay, a community of sewers and quilters catch up while working on textile creations in a shop filled with...
Goodwin showcases Australia’s thriving music scene in new exhibition
Geelong music and arts photographer Lucinda Goodwin's immersive exhibition Retrospect 001 is an exclusive look into Australia's thriving music scene, showcasing imagery from more...
Cats fans set to sail
PORT Phillip Ferries' popular 'Footy Ferries' are back for tomorrow night's game between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG. Footy fans...
Surf Coast to get bikes shifting for fifty
BICYCLE riders from across the state will put their foot to the pedal this weekend in the Surf Coast Shifty Fifty, a unique and...
Celebrating the centenary
MORE than 80 locals have come together to toast a century of cherished memories at the Modewarre Memorial Hall, a facility that is affectionally...
Stella showing lands Tiger in national squad
TORQUAY TIGERS footballer Stella Huxtable has been selected in the 2023 Under 16 AFLW All-Australian team after a fantastic showing at the national championships...
Locals nominated in state sport awards
THE Anglesea SLSC and head coach Christine Cardwell lead the way as finalists for the 2022 Victorian Sports Awards which celebrate the achievements of...