Support aplenty for Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day
THE annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day is well on its way to being one of the most successful yet, with more than 50...
Falcons announce Boys squads
THE Under 18 and Under 16 Geelong Falcons boys' squads have been announced ahead of their matchup with the Dandenong Stingrays on March 26. The...
Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTNoWrecks campaign
VICROADS Community Road Safety Grant Program funding has helped Surfing Victoria launch #NoTXTnoWrecks campaign, a video series that aims to encourage drivers to not...
Wellways to run LGBTIQ+ safe space for young people
WELLWAYS Geelong will assist in developing and delivering a State Government initiative to launch 'safe spaces' for young people who identify as part of...
Surf Coast Secondary students to run Relay for Life fundraiser
FOUR Surf Coast Secondary College Year Ten students are taking up the Relay For Life fundraiser challenge to raise vital funds for the Cancer...
Feed Me to partner with Flying Brick for charity dinner
A CHARITY dinner at Flying Brick Cider House next month will help support Feed Me Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong in their efforts to...
Carr-Gregg to present seminars for school parents in Geelong
HIGH-PROFILE Victorian psychologist and Read the Play patron Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is set to deliver two important education sessions for parents of children starting...
Droomer lauded as a surfing Rising Star
REIGNING U/16 Boys ISA World Junior Surfing Champion Willis Droomer has capped off a fantastic year of personal accolades by winning the Male Rising...
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...