August 31, 2023
QHub celebrate Wear It Purple Day
WELLWAYS Geelong and Drummond Street Services Queerspace celebrated Wear It Purple Day by officially naming its new LGBTIQ+ youth mental health project. QHub, as it...
August 31, 2023
Apollo Bay goes wild for winter festival
APOLLO Bay's dark arts WinterWild Festival made a triumphant return to the seaside haven last weekend. Thousands of people flocked to the Apollo Bay Foreshore...
August 31, 2023
WSL thank athletes and partners at special function
THE World Surf League thanked local, national and global event partners and athletes at a special function on Tuesday night while officially launching the...
August 30, 2023
Barwon Heads junior to spearhead AFLW side
A FAMILIAR face from the Bellarine will be leading the Sydney Swans out onto the field during the coming 2023 NAB AFLW season. Barwon Heads...
August 29, 2023
Minor disruptions expected during WSL event
SURF COAST locals are being told to expect only minor traffic and car parking disruptions on the Surf Coast during the World Surf League...
August 29, 2023
Torquay local rallies for cancer research
A TORQUAY local has helped improve cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention in Australia by raising $5,525 during a five-day outback rally driving event. Earlier this...
August 28, 2023
Locals to surf it out for WSL Bells wildcard
THE region’s top longboarders will take on a selection of the world’s best to clinch a wildcard into the prestigious 2023 Bioglan Bells Beach...
August 28, 2023
Legacy to continue for Lorne Surf Shop
THE owners of Lorne Surf Shop will embark on a new chapter in October after selling their popular independent store to global surf giant...
August 28, 2023
Team Victoria surf to success at Aussie Titles
THE Victorian state surfing team has returned home from the 2023 Australian Surf Championships with some new silverware to add to the trophy cabinet. The...
August 27, 2023
Geelong Arts Centre open new captivating culinary destination
THE Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is adding to the region's culinary scene, unveiling an exhilarating dining destination nestled within their arts precinct. Tutti opened its...
August 26, 2023
Shed showcases uplifting one-woman show
Finding joy in every opportunity is a focus at Drysdale's Potato Shed this September as hybrid-scripted one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage. The...
August 26, 2023
Youth TV series debuts in Geelong
An exciting new series spearheaded by children and teens across Victoria kicked its first episode in the heart of Geelong. Twelve directors aged ten to...
August 26, 2023
The simple tools for changing your life for good
What if you were told it only takes just ten minutes to make real, lasting, significant change in your life? In Torquay author Rosanne Michie's...
August 23, 2023
All Abilities competition kicks goals at season finale
THE Bell Park Dragons All-Abilities football team are the inaugural 2023 AFL Barwon All Abilities Football Netball League champions. The Australian-first competition reached its climax...
August 23, 2023
Deans Marsh volunteer hailed as local legend
A Deans Marsh resident has earnt local legend status for being a selfless volunteer within the community for the past decade. Victor Goldsztein is the...
August 23, 2023
Students rank Deakin top of the class
DEAKIN University's nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience the best in Victoria for a second year running. Results from the annual Student...
August 22, 2023
Victoria’s biggest musical celebration to stop by Torquay
LOCAL and international superstars will headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music later this year. The 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program will see global pop star...
August 22, 2023
Action Group to host caring for sea country event
THE Jan Juc Coast Action Group (JJCA) is hosting a free community event next week to support engagement with Traditional Owners and to continue...
August 21, 2023
Torquay Library to celebrate local business stories
THE Torquay Library will champion local entrepreneurs who started, grew and thrived on the Surf Coast at their new Local Business Profile event series,...
August 20, 2023
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
August 19, 2023
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
August 19, 2023
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
August 17, 2023
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
August 17, 2023
Anglesea River changes colour
THE Friends of Anglesea River (FOAR) group is concerned about the future of their local waterway and say it's "sad" to see recent natural...
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