Clean Up Australia Day preparations under way
THE nation's largest community-based environmental event is just around the corner, as the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong community come together to celebrate Clean...
All abilities football program kicks into Ocean Grove
CHILDREN of all abilities will have an opportunity to kick footballs this weekend at an All-Abilities AFL Auskick come and try session at Ocean...
Petition urges shire to restore outdoor space at Beach Hotel
MORE than 1,100 people have signed an online petition to reinstate an outdoor structure at The Beach Hotel that "brought the community back to...
Sand sculptures to celebrate 25th anniversary
LORNE Candle and Castle organisers are expecting large crowds tomorrow (Saturday, February 25) afternoon for the 25th anniversary of the popular community sand sculpture...
Torquay plays host to 2023 Rotary Muster
THE Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians (Southern zone) have held their first fellowship muster for 2023 in Torquay, with more than 65 members enjoying...
Thousands attend Bay’s seafood festival
APOLLO Bay Seafood Festival organisers says this year's festival was "the biggest event in Colac Otway Shire history", drawing more than 6,000 people The festival...
200 participants move together at Torquay parkrun
TORQUAY'S parkrun attracted more than 200 participants and gave the community an opportunity to connect, be active and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Kicking...
Bells Beach pumps for Round 2 of Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles
ROUND 2 of the 2023 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles was an absolute thriller, with six new event champions crowned in excellent waves at...
Major progress made on settling refugee family in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) has made major progress in their efforts to help a family of refugees resettle on the Surf...
Westfield Local Heroes program reopens for 2023
NOMINATIONS have officially opened for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes program, an initiative that shines a light on unsung heroes in the local community. Returning...
Streetscapers with eyes to the future for Deans Marsh
A DEDICATED group of Deans Marsh residents are in the process of planning a range of streetscape improvements for the area and are asking...
Surfers playing a critical role in ocean safety
A NEW study from La Trobe University researchers has found that surfers play a critical role in keeping aquatic users safe, potentially saving hundreds...
Headspace to celebrate LGBTIQA+ community with queer stories series
HEADSPACE centre's across Geelong are speaking out for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a selection of online videos and content being released...
GRC giddy up for Good Friday racing
THE Geelong Racing Club are thrilled to be bringing the bet365 Good Friday Country Discovery Race Day to Geelong for the very first time,...
Surfing Victoria claim Victorian Health Promotion Award
SURFING Victoria has become second time winners at the Victorian Health Promotion Awards, taking home the Future Healthy Award for its Victorian Indigenous Surfing...
Koori Titles celebrate 25th anniversary in style
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles (Koori Titles) has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with more than 200 people enjoying pristine surf and...
Torquay to host parkrun this weekend
AUSTRALIA’s first national parkrun is coming to Torquay this Saturday, giving locals the chance to get active and connect with their local community through...
Shire to run Winchelsea Pool farewell
THE Winchelsea Pool will open this Sunday (February 19) to give the community an opportunity to send off the much-loved facility before its revamp...
Fins fly at annual TBC Single Fin event
TORQUAY Boardriders Club's annual Single Fin festival competition went down as an instant classic over the weekend, with one of the closest finishes in...
Linda Judge wins inaugural Hoop Gallery Small Works Arts Prize
AIREYS INLET interdisciplinary artist Linda Judge has been crowned the winner of the Hoop Gallery Small Works Art Prize, winning $1000 in cash and...
Friend in Me to spread awareness on social exclusion
AUSTRALIAN charity Friend in Me is hosting an inclusive family fun day during February and are vowing to leave no child behind by breaking...
Shire takes part in Child Safe Strategies training
THE Surf Coast Shire Council is the latest organisation to take part in Child Safe Strategies, a program devoted to the prevention of child...
Torquay’s strong start not enough in ABB National Final
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned home from the Grand Final of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle City Beach knowing they have the...
$200,000 Birthday Splash: Community Bank Surf Coast kick off wish list
TO celebrate 20 years of the Community Bank Surf Coast, the organisation is making wishes come true by giving out $200,000 of profits through...