A showcase of superb winter shiraz
Wine lovers are encouraged to get their tickets fast for the highly anticipated annual Winter Shiraz Festival – a celebration of Geelong Shiraz. The wine...
Todd Sampson to headline Geelong Small Business Festival
INSPIRING businessman, adventurer, television presenter and award-winning documentary-maker Todd Sampson will headline the Geelong Small Business Festival at the The Pier Geelong in August. The...
Anglesea group sews with purpose
VOLUNTEERING their time to make a difference in the community, the Sewing with a Purpose group out of the Anglesea Community House are motivated...
Bells Beach 50 Year Storm chats: Jordie Campbell
IN THE lead-up to the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm in memory of local surfer Shaun Brooks, the Times News Group will be catching...
Geelong documentary Off Country to be screened during NAIDOC Week
NATIONAL Indigenous Television (NITV) and SBS are set to celebrate NAIDOC Week in a big way this year with new shows and programs showcasing...
Hells Bells postponed due to lack of swell
THE ocean was relatively quiet over the weekend, resulting in Torquay Boardriders Club's Hells Bells event being postponed. On Friday, one day out from the...
Inclusive sailing program seeks volunteers
A NOT-for-profit organisation supporting people with disabilities and those at a disadvantage to set sail is coming to Geelong, and is looking for helpers...
A charitable night of laughs with Samuel Johnson
The community can get to know Gold Logie-winning actor and 2018 Victorian Australian of the Year Samuel Johnson as he hosts “An Evening with...
Two Sparrow are on a mission to build a sustainable future
Born out of a will to make the world a better and less polluted place, Torquay-based activewear, swimwear and apparel brand Two Sparrow is...
Camilleri and The Black Sorrows ready to rock The Sands
The Sands in Torquay is becoming a coastal haven for locals and visitors to the Surf Coast, with outstanding music, beautiful food, and picturesque...
STUDENT SUPPORT:New bursary launched at St Joseph’s
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong has announced a significant new bursary to help prospective students get a quality education regardless of their financial situation. The Fatone...
Torquay Food Aid and Orange Sky team up to help those in need
IN A BID to assist those in need in the community, Torquay Food Aid has teamed up with Australia-wide mobile laundry and shower service...
QMF releases first lineup
IN BIG news for our region and its thriving music scene, the Queenscliff Music Festival have announced the first lineup for their November extravaganza. The...
Community gets sneak peek of Surf Coast Arts Trail
SURF COAST residents and the wider community had the opportunity to preview works from participating artists of this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail at...
Newtown plumber helps others while fighting to conquer ‘the beast’
TACKLING his recent Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis head on, Geelong resident Jason Nelson is no doubt a fighter, with his sights set on...
The ultimate intersection of fine art, wine and food
COMBINING for an intersection of fine art and breathtaking wines, Austin’s Wines, Boom Gallery Geelong and Melbourne foodies Nama Please are set to collaborate...
Your 2022 50 Year Storm invitees
THE public has spoken and the invitees for the 2022 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun Brooks...
Ethan passes half-way mark
TORQUAY surfer turned elite runner Ethan Harbison is over halfway through his bid to run 12 marathons in 12 months with all proceeds going...
3230 Rubbish Rangers celebrate one year of keeping our coast pristine
KEEPING our coastlines pristine and rubbish free for one year was formally celebrated by the 3230 Rubbish Rangers, with cakes and plenty of rubbish...
Storytime at the Community House
HELPING the community and its citizens flourish is a key part of any town’s makeup and it’s no different in Torquay with Surf Coast...
Torquay hosts the Biggest Morning Tea
THE VMCH Star Of The Sea Retirement Village in Torquay hosted a very special tea party earlier this week, raising vital funds for those...
HELLS BELLS is back in 2022
ONE OF Victoria’s most prestigious trophies ‘The Bunjil’ will be up for grabs in a fortnight when Torquay Boardriders host its Hells Bells invitational...
Droomer’s big break: Victorian rising stars fly Aussie flag in El Salvador
NEW U/16 World Junior Champion Willis Droomer and three-time Australian junior surfing champion Ellie Harrison have just returned from flying the flag for their...
Everyone welcome at Shirley’s family-friendly Sundays
THE Sands Torquay are not only firing up their venue as a new musical hub but also as a place that families, singles and...