February 4, 2023
Open, Masters Titles run in prime conditions
THE Mornington Peninsula produced ideal surfing conditions for two days of action at the Victorian Open Series and Victorian Masters Titles. After a move away...
February 3, 2023
Torquay chef does Australia proud at Bocuse d’Or
SOU'WEST Brewery's Alex McIntosh has made his mark on the world's most prestigious culinary contest, Bocuse D'or, claiming it is the highlight of his...
February 3, 2023
Roadworks to cause traffic disruptions
MAJOR roadworks are underway in in Armstrong Creek this month as contractors deliver improvements to Boundary Road and Horseshoe Bend Road. From February to June,...
February 2, 2023
Book fair closes its successful seventh chapter
THE seventh annual chapter of the Torquay Rotary Book Fair has closed in style, with thousands of people heading to Surf Coast Secondary College...
February 2, 2023
Anglesea turns into penguin paradise
ANGLESEA Main Beach turned into a penguin paradise on Saturday when the Anglesea Indoor Market hosted more than 50 locals and their families for...
February 2, 2023
Bews and team prepare to paddle Bass Strait
STICKING to his life motto of 'Keeping the Adventure Alive', Anglesea resident and keen adventurer Steve Bews will attempt to cross Bass Strait by...
February 1, 2023
Torquay mix it with world’s best at Usher Cup
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned from the Usher Cup World Club Challenge with strong results in individual and teams surfing formats of the event. Held...
January 27, 2023
Financial woes force By the Pier cancellation
ORGANISERS have cited financial pressure for their decision to cancel this year's edition of Queenscliff's By The Pier. The festival was set to take place...
January 27, 2023
GABF cheers ten years
MORE than 6,000 people turned out over a two-day period to taste some of Australia's best brews at the Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF)...
January 27, 2023
Lorne FNC celebrity night a success
THE Lorne Football Netball Club (Lorne FNC) have raised $100,000 from their sell-out Celebrity Entertainment Night fundraiser to support the club and township moving...
January 25, 2023
Kids Plus program thrives in fifth year
AN ALL abilities surf education program hosted in conjunction with Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club is teaching children ocean skills in a therapeutic...
January 25, 2023
Torquay Golf Club to partner with GGA on golf clinic programs
BOOSTING the community's golfing aspirations, the Torquay Golf Club have partnered with the Geelong Golf Academy (GGA) to provide athletes of all levels with...
January 25, 2023
Jan Juc Golf Classic raises $18,000
THE Jan Juc SLSC Muirfield Financial Golf Classic has raised $18,000 to go towards developing the surf club and its programs. Held on January 5,...
January 22, 2023
Anglesea SLSC re-open patrol observation tower
ANGLESEA SLSC has reopened its patrol observation tower to help keep swimmers safe as crowds continue to descend on the town's beaches. Anglesea SLSC management...
January 21, 2023
Watts to uncork Grapes of Mirth at Mount Duneed
A huge comedy event is set for Mt Duneed Estate next month, when the hilarious Merrick Watts brings Grapes of Mirth to Geelong. On February...
January 20, 2023
Harrison “super proud” of World Junior Surfing Championships effort
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison says she is "super proud and thankful" for her experience of surfing in the SAMBAZON World Junior Championships in...
January 19, 2023
Film Festival salutes three sell-out shows
THREE sold out nights of compelling surf films and photography wrapped up on Saturday night, with the Bells Beach Surf Film Festival saluting a...
January 18, 2023
Community shines at Lighthouse Classic
MORE than 150 people turned out on Sunday for the third annual Lighthouse Classic to raise money for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute...
January 18, 2023
Tim Gates Classic opens the gate for inclusion
ABOUT 500 competitors gathered at Fairhaven SLSC on Sunday for the Tim Gates Classic, an annual fundraiser for the Tim Gates Foundation that helps...
January 18, 2023
Kids Bash passes fun test with flying colours
THE Anglesea Art House's Kids Art Bash program continues to thrive and be a creative hub for the region's youth as it enters its...
January 17, 2023
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...
January 16, 2023
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...
January 14, 2023
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...
January 13, 2023
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...
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