April 28, 2025
Vegetation removal to get Fairhaven fire-ready
VEGETATION removal works will be completed on local roads in Fairhaven to help reduce fire fuel roads and improve public safety. Works will be undertaken...
April 27, 2025
Geelong, Carlton to collide in Sunday clash
GEELONG will hope to carry plenty of confidence out of its Round 6 win over the Hawks into this afternoon's bumper AFL fixture with...
April 27, 2025
Love is in the air
BARWON Health Foundation and Ceres Life are teaming up for a second straight year to raise vital funds to support cancer services in Geelong. The...
April 26, 2025
Come clean up the Great Ocean Road
A LOCAL tourism company and clean up organisation are teaming up on a fun morning cleanup to help preserve the natural beauty of the...
April 26, 2025
Party to farewell popular beer garden
THE Torquay Hotel is throwing a last-minute free party tonight (Saturday, April 26) to farewell its popular beer garden. The award-winning establishment will be renovating...
April 24, 2025
Help launch a Library of Things
LOCAL residents and community groups are being encouraged to apply for a one-off $20,000 grant to help establish and run a Library of Things...
April 24, 2025
Bell tolls on Easter Luncheon
IT WAS surf stories galore out on the VIP Deck at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach for the Torquay Boardriders Easter Luncheon last...
April 23, 2025
AFL Barwon appoint new Region General Manager
AFL Barwon has appointed Lisa Patterson as its new Region General Manager. Ms Patterson's selection for the top leadership position follows a successful 13-month tenure...
April 23, 2025
TAC and Surfing Victoria team up on road safety
THE Transport Accident Commission will be on the ground at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to highlight the danger of texting and...
April 22, 2025
Youang Surgery Centre opens
A MAJOR construction milestone has been achieved at the site of the Barwon Women's and Children's, with the newly expanded Youang Surgery Centre now...
April 21, 2025
Cliff safety warning issued
COMMUNITY members are being urged to stay clear of Demons Bluff Beach in Anglesea due to substantial cracks in the cliff face. Recent aerial images...
April 21, 2025
Cats hope to claw Hawks’ wings
FRESH off a thrilling victory in South Australia, the Cats will aim to continue its strong start to the year against the Hawks on...
April 20, 2025
Local lifesavers dominate Aussies
LOCAL lifesavers have brought home more than 30 medals from the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Competitors from Torquay, Anglesea,...
April 20, 2025
US import Stewart signs with Geelong
GEELONG has signed US-import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season. The University of Minnesota guard/centre is fresh off winning the 2025...
April 20, 2025
Ginger Monkey gets new groove
TORQUAY coastal café haven Ginger Monkey has a reinvigorated menu and layout following a change in ownership. Local couple Linda and Dan have taken the...
April 19, 2025
Shifty Fifty to return to the Surf Coast
GEARS will shift next month when the Surf Coast Mountain Bike Club host their annual racing fundraising extravaganza. The Shifty Fifty in partnership with Big...
April 17, 2025
Local commentator ready to make moment count
A JAN Juc local is ready to relish the huge opportunity he has to call all the action at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro...
April 17, 2025
Jan Juc architect wins big at top gardening show
A JAN Juc landscape architect has been lauded for his unique design skills and awarded with top honours at a global gardening showcase. Matt York...
April 17, 2025
Rip Curl release Pro merchandise range
TOURQUAY surf giant Rip Curl has released its 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach merchandise and branding. The 2025 package is inspired by Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
Rip Curl expand wetsuit recycling program
LOCAL boardriders clubs and surf school are being invited to drop in any branded wetsuits to Rip Curl to be recycled. Rip Curl has just...
April 17, 2025
Skis the key to a smooth Bells event
MANY can only dream of watching the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach from the water, yet only a select few people get to experience...
April 17, 2025
Where to catch a wave
ANY level of surfer can catch a wave along the Surf Coast and Bellarine this Easter. Here's where you can surf during the Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
Sweeney shapes the bells
THE iconic trophies have been assembled, and history is ready to be made at this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Jan Juc local Jeff...
April 17, 2025
Local shaper shifts board for book
THE three-decade shaping journey of renowned local surfboard shaper and multidisciplinary artist Sergio Gomez has been put to paper for the first time. Shape Shifter...
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