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August 7, 2023

Bells’ bad luck strikes again for 50 Year Storm event

BAD LUCK has once again plagued the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing invitational event and forced its postponement for the sixth time in...

August 6, 2023

Hot chocolate heaven arrives on the Surf Coast

THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery has mixed up 31 ways to keep chocolate lovers happy this month to mark their annual...

August 5, 2023

Bringing beauty to the canvas

Katerina Larsen creates beautiful and powerful figurative realism oil paintings in her home studio on the Surf Coast. Inspired by fashion, social media and film,...

August 5, 2023

Bells Beach to start 2023-24 Victorian Open Series

VICTORIA's best surfers will head to the hallowed Bells Beach to kick off the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series later this year. The tri-event series will...

August 5, 2023

From scrap to metal treasure

Local artist Scott Montgomery is hopeful of turning a lifelong passion for scrap metal into a full-time profession from his small garage. The Leopold...

August 4, 2023

Morrow revved up for Cancer Council Mystery Rally

JAN JUC local Jon Morrow will get behind the wheel of the "red rocket" this month to raise funds for cancer research in the...

August 3, 2023

Women’s art showcase to take centre stage

An inspiring ocean art exhibition featuring local women and non-binary artists will prime art lovers for this weekend's jam-packed Surf Coast Arts Trail extravaganza. Shoulda...

August 2, 2023

Rip Curl supports SurfAid Make a Wave challenge

TORQUAY surf brand Rip Curl are delighted to be partnering with global non-profit organisation SurfAid to raise vital funds for families living in remote...

July 31, 2023

Repair Cafe educate community during Plastic Free July

REPAIR Cafe Surf Coast is continuing to be leaders within the circular economy space by striving for less waste and more resources throughout this...

July 30, 2023

Community event to celebrate road upgrade

THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate the completion of stage 1 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade this afternoon (July 30) at...

July 30, 2023

Jim’s Mowing founder makes bid to save Games

AN AUSTRALIAN business leader says he will step up to the starting blocks in an effort to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief executive officer...

July 30, 2023

Landcare groups to start new community workshops

BELLARINE Landcare Group and Geelong Landcare Network will today kickstart a new workshop series targeted at empowering small landholders to become land stewards. The Small...

July 30, 2023

Surf’s up for Victorian state team

MORE than 40 of Victoria's top surfers will be riding the waves of Port Macquarie next month when the Australian Surf Championships takes the...

July 29, 2023

Katy to ‘Steele’ the show at QMF

Award-winning Australian musician Katy Steele is thrilled to be joining a star-studded lineup for the 25th anniversary of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) this...

July 28, 2023

Torquay Wine Store to host second art and wine intertwine

THE Artist Series will return to the Torquay Wine Store next month to showcase the works of local First Nations and multi award-winning creative...

July 27, 2023

Local athletes secure medals at Australian IRB Championships

LIFSAVERS from Geelong and the Surf Coast have returned home with some new silverware after taking out five national medals at the Sharkskin Australian...

July 27, 2023

Locals feast on second-hand treasures

LOCAL fashionistas looking for a bargain buy had the chance to feast on pre-loved treasures at Torquay's Feast Studios first second-hand clothing market on...

July 25, 2023

Joeys to host women’s footy grand finals

HERNE Hill Reserve will again host this year's AFL Barwon's female football grand finals, the management body announced on Tuesday (July 25). Slated to be...

July 24, 2023

GromSearch to surf into Jan Juc this September

THE PRESTIGIOUS Rip Curl GromSearch series will head back to where it all started back at Jan Juc in 1999 this September school holidays. The...

July 24, 2023

QMF drop second lineup

THE Queenscliff Music Festival continues to go from strength to strength after adding another 10 brilliant musicians to their stellar November festival lineup. Joining the...

July 19, 2023

Locals to feast on secondhand clothing at Torquay creative studio

FEAST Studios in Torquay is hoping to bring locals out of the depths of winter to mingle and find some bargain buys at their...

July 18, 2023

Green boost for Warralily creek restoration project

WARRALILY's decade-long Green Spine creek restoration project is closer to completion thanks to the planting of more than 130,000 aquatic and terrestrial plants. The plants...

July 18, 2023

Pitch Up Geelong to support locals experiencing homelessness

THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping to create a fairer and brighter future for locals experiencing homelessness at their inaugural Pitch...

July 15, 2023

Cameras out and ceramics in

From her tranquil home studio in the bushland of the Surf Coast, photographer Lauren McQuade turned her hand to creating beautiful ceramics. A professional photographer...