Community farewells artistic giant Peter Webb
SURFERS, artists and family and friends from across the globe turned out on Monday this week to pay their tributes at the funeral of...
Vernon and Cooper dominate Danger
FORMER Torquay SLSC junior Archie Vernon and Geelong's Madison Cooper have come out victorious in the premier Danger 1000 at this year's Danger Ocean...
Huxtable powers to the podium at Burleigh
AMONGST a field of some of the best surfers in the country, Jan Juc's Xavier Huxtable has come home with a second place in...
Local surfers to battle it out in national video contest
JUNIOR surfers from Victoria are set to throw their hat in the ring and battle for national honours in the 2023 YETI Australian Junior...
Nursing and health listed as most popular courses by 2022 school-leavers
NURSING and health and business focused fields headline the most popular courses chosen by more than 5300 school-leavers as part of the 2022 Victorian...
Hardman outlines ‘changing climate’ means more extreme weather
WITH the Fire Danger Period underway in the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast region, Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman has reminded the community that...
Repair Cafe Surf Coast toast successful 2022
REPAIR Café Surf Coast has kissed a successful 2022 goodbye, with their eyes now set on an exciting venture at a new team base...
Blyth completes fundraising marathon
MOUNT Duneed man Nathaniel Blyth has completed his 440km fundraising challenge for Geelong Mums, running at least a half marathon each day for the...
Bell-Warren and Brooks life membership headlines TBC presentation night
THE Torquay Boardriders Club wrapped up 2022 in style, crowning their aggregate champions and two new life members at Jan Juc's Bird Rock. Torquay Boardriders...
Men’s Shed put finishing touches on Community Orchard
MEMBERS of the Torquay Men's Shed have put the finishing touches on 22 hand crafted wooden name tags for a new group of fruit...
Tim Gates Classic to welcome back athletes in person
THE 2023 Tim Gates Classic will return for its 12th installment this weekend, as the community come together to remember Tim Gates who lost...
Surf Film Festival to return to Torquay
To kick off the New Year, the community will have the opportunity to feast their eyes on some of the top latest surfing films...
Brooksy’s Comedy Carnival in Anglesea postponed
DUE to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow evening's (January 7) Brooksy's Comedy Carnival at Anglesea Football Netball Club (AFNC) has been postponed. Last Sunday, AFNC announced that...
Danger Swim Series to return
HUNDREDS of athletes will converge on the shores of Torquay Front Beach (inside Point Danger) tomorrow morning for the iconic 2023 Danger Ocean Swim...
Harrison “super excited” for 2023 World Junior Championships
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison is gearing up for her maiden World Junior Surfing Championships next month, with the hope of getting one step...
Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles to celebrate 25th anniversary
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles are set to be back bigger and better than ever in 2023, as Surfing Victoria celebrate the 25th...
Torquay Bridge Club resurges during pandemic
THE Torquay Bridge Club not only provides a social outing for all members but also helps keep players' minds sharp. Group convenor Geoff Warren said...
Warralily celebrates 10,000th resident
With 2022 coming to an end, Warralily is celebrating the 10,000 residents who now call the thriving estate their home. Since launching as Geelong's first...
Marshall rail-line bridge opens to traffic
MOTORISTS will move much more freely this festive season, with the bridge over the Marshall rail line at Barwon Heads Road opening to traffic. From...
EPA issue environmental holiday shutdown warnings
WITH many businesses taking a holiday break this summer, the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) are reminding the community they have a duty to...
Men encouraged to be sun smart in new Cancer Council Victoria report
The latest Cancer Council Victoria research has found that men aren't using enough sun protection, placing them at greater risk of developing melanoma and...
Torquay sisters lose their locks for Challenge
DYNAMIC sister duo Ella and Evie Dorman have lost their locks for charity, raising a whopping $1,332 for Challenge and its direct support for...
Roo Run goes down as a scorching success
MORE than 500 athletes turned out on Tuesday evening’s hot weather to take part in the 2022 Roo Run event, running along the beaches...
Lighthouse Classic to return for third installment
THE THIRD annual Lighthouse Classic next month will aim to raise $70,000 for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute and will continue to remember...