March 19, 2025
Action for the environment
VOLUNTEERS have turned out in force to protect and enhance the clifftop grasslands along Ocean Boulevard in Jan Juc. Staff from the Great Ocean Road...
March 19, 2025
Rip Curl release Pro merch
TORQUAY surf giant Rip Curl has released its 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach logo and merchandise. The 2025 package is inspired by Rip Curl...
March 17, 2025
National drownings hit high
MORE than 100 people tragically drowned in Australian waterways this past summer. The Royal Life Saving Australia National Summer Drowning Toll showed drownings were up...
March 17, 2025
Seven marine parks transferred to authority
SEVEN marine parks and sanctuaries will be now managed by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority. The authority accrued another 12,146 hectares of...
March 16, 2025
Cats VFL/VFLW fixtures released
GEELONG'S VFL and VFLW sides will feature in several blockbuster matches throughout their respective 2025 seasons. The AFL released the full schedule for Rounds 1...
March 15, 2025
Cats to start 2025 season against Dockers
GEELONG is hoping for a purring start to the 2025 AFL premiership season this afternoon (Saturday, March 16) against the Fremantle Dockers. The Cats are...
March 15, 2025
Hole in one comp supports local clubs
A TORQUAY golfing resort has donated all profits from its special hole in one competition to local sporting clubs. The competition, which offered a $10,000...
March 14, 2025
Wurdi Baierr main construction begins
MAIN construction is now under way at the new Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Torquay. New fencing has been installed at the site...
March 14, 2025
Barwon Water to dismantle 110-year-old aqueduct
BARWON Water has announced a plan to dismantle the 110-year-old Barwon River Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct, stating the structure will eventually collapse even if it...
March 13, 2025
Dunstan pledges $3.5 million to Feed Me
THE federal Coalition has pledged to help Feed Me address the cost-of-living crisis and build on its offering to the community if it wins...
March 11, 2025
Shire celebrate International Women’s Day
GENDER-based violence author and advocate Jane Gilmore was the guest of honour at an International Women's Day celebration in Torquay.
March 10, 2025
Disability Expo coming to Geelong
A COMING community event will aim to help people with disabilities live their best life by providing them with ample employment opportunities. The Geelong Disability...
March 10, 2025
Authority urges safety near cliffs
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is reminding locals and visitors to exercise caution around cliffs. The authority said there had been...
March 9, 2025
Local surfboard shaping legend passes away
THE local surf community is in mourning following the passing of Victorian surfboard shaper George Rice. The much-loved local figure passed away last weekend, aged...
March 8, 2025
Grooving in the Inlet
MORE than 5,000 people are expected to dance their way down the Great Ocean Road and attend the Aireys Inlet Music Festival. Next weekend's event...
March 7, 2025
Pets step out in GAWS fundraiser
MORE than 250 people and their dogs put paws to the floor and raised $11,700 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. The annual Paws for GAWS...
March 6, 2025
Tigers kick off Club 52 celebrations
TORQUAY Football Club has kicked off its 2025 season with a special function for some of its most loyal supporters. Its Club 52 members were...
March 6, 2025
Golf club delivers hole in one accommodation
A local golfing club has grown its offering to out of town visitors by opening three new rentable townhouses on site. Set in the heart...
March 6, 2025
Torquay fighters to represent Australia
A PAIR of Torquay locals will represent Bones MMA and their country at the Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Verona, Italy. Bones MMA co-owner Lani...
March 5, 2025
New path to connect Surf Coast locations
WORKS are set to begin in the coming days on a new path linking the inland Torquay Golf Course trail to the oceanside Surf...
March 3, 2025
Torquay Anzac Day service under pressure
TORQUAY RSL vice-president Bob Tyler fears 2025 could be the last year of an Anzac Day dawn service at Point Danger due to rising...
March 3, 2025
Footy stars to run all-abilities clinic
GEELONG's newest all-abilities club will be hosting four new football clinics on the Bellarine Peninsula. Starting March 12, the Geelong All Abilities Stars Sports Club...
March 2, 2025
Geelong heart patient shares journey with Marles
A Geelong heart patient and artist has shared his special health journey with Deputy Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles. Newtown resident Chenery...
February 28, 2025
Surf festival to take a high line into Torquay
CONNECTION and celebration will be at the forefront of a women's surf festival returning to Torquay next month. The annual High Line Festival will take...
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