World’s best surfers help protect Bells Beach
A DEDICATED group of volunteers, including some of the world's best surfers, have joined forces to protect the fragility of the Bells Beach coastal...
Helicopter crashes with three on board in Point Lonsdale
EMERGENCY services have responded to a helicopter crash near the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this morning (Friday, May 2). A chopper with three people onboard was...
Jan Juc CC cheers Bells car parking bonanza
THE Jan Juc Cricket Club is celebrating the success of another huge car parking bonanza at this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. A team...
Sewing a new shared story
A MUCH-LOVED Anglesea sewing group has donated more than 40 book bags to the Geelong arm of charitable organisation Story Dogs. The book bags will...
Keynote to address challenges of rural life
VALUABLE rural insights will be shared tomorrow morning (Friday, May 2) at a free breakfast and networking event in Winchelsea. Entrepreneur, filmmaker and farming advocate...
Sutherland to step away from Cats’ board
GEELONG Football Club director James Sutherland has advised the Cats board he will be stepping down from his position. Sutherland has been part of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...