Folkie festival grows lineup for 2025
MORE than 15 extra artists will grace the stage at the 48th annual Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2025. From March 7 to March 10,...
Beach nourishment works to get under way
BEACH nourishment works are under way to strengthen resilience to coastal erosion on the Surf Coast. The essential works will replenish sand and protect the...
Anglesea SLSC power up with vital upgrades
CRITICAL power upgrades have been made at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club to ensure it remains equipped to serve the community effectively and...
Santa gets sandy on the Bellarine
SANTA has left the North Pole behind and is fully embracing his time in between the palm trees and surfboards on the Bellarine. The big...
Lifesavers to head to Ocean Grove for state competition
MORE than 750 athletes will vie for state honours this weekend at two surf lifesaving carnivals at Ocean Grove. The first event of the LSV...
United target another win over Lightning
GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena. United was 72-66 victors...
Local surfers represent state with pride at Aussie Titles
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine's best juniors have done their community proud at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles. More than a dozen local surfers...
Torquay surfer headlines finalists for national awards
A TORQUAY local is among some of the biggest names in surfing to be revealed as finalists for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards. Surfing Victoria's...
AFLW Cats sign former Australian volleyballer
THE Geelong Cats has bolstered their AFLW ruck stocks after securing the signature of former Australian volleyballer Caitie Tipping. The 24-year-old has signed for three...
Support local creatives at regional libraries
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate the talents of local artisans and discover unique Christmas gifts at tomorrow's (December 7) Geelong Regional Libraries Arts...
Local postie gears up to help Santa
MR MCFARLANE, a retired local postman, is collecting letters next week at Anglesea Primary School before heading north to drop them at Santa's workshop. He...
Community support to help launch Lorne NYE fireworks
A COMMUNITY crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring the New Years Eve fireworks back to Lorne to help ring in 2025. The Committee for...
AED to be a lifesaver in Aireys Inlet
BEACHGOERS near Aireys Inlet will have top safety equipment by their side this summer to help in times of emergency. A new automated external defibrillator...
Call Santa from Telstra payphones
CHILDREN are invited to make their wishes come true by speaking to Santa Claus on Telstra payphones all over the region. Until Christmas Eve, children...
The Good Human Factory visits Torquay
LOCAL surfing clubs have participated in a series of mental health workshops to help better equip its members with skills to manage stress and...
Community feast on local exhibition
A FIRST of its kind art exhibition at Torquay's Feast Studios has been met with huge community generosity and raised a significant amount for...
Newest Irish recruit arrives at the Cattery
GEELONG's lates Irish recruit Cillian Burke has touched down in Australia and wasted no time in visiting his new home at GMHBA Stadium. The talented...
Moloney selected in AFLW All Australian team
CATS star forward Aishling Moloney has been rewarded for her stellar season in the hoops by being included in the final 2024 AFLW All...
Cats load up in AFL Draft
GEELONG has added seven new faces to its list for the 2025 season after using all of its selections in the Telstra AFL Draft...
United regroup ahead of clash with Flames
GEELONG United will be hoping to regroup quickly and get back on the winners list tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) against the Sydney Flames. United suffered...
Authority ramps up feedback in Marengo
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking community input on the design of a new access ramp at Marengo Beach. Engagement began...
Inaugural Suns senior coach revealed
The Surf Coast Suns has unveiled its senior football coach ahead of the club's historic entry to the Bellarine Football Netball League...
Honu Honi secure high commendation at Victorian Tourism Awards
SURF Coast surf camp operators Honu Honi have been recognised for their commitment to connecting people with the region and received statewide honours at...
Community recycle 3,000kg of toxic chemicals
ALMOST three tonnes of unwanted toxic chemicals were handed in by community members at the Detox Your Home event last month. The annual Surf Coast...