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
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 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 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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
Best mates locked and loaded for WSL Challenger Series
JAN Juc locals and best buddies Xavier Huxtable and Tully Wylie will this year travel the world together, just like they dreamed of when...
April 17, 2025
Meet your favourite surfers
SURF fans can meet their favourite surfing stars at a series of athlete signings and meet and greets this Easter weekend. The Rusty surf team...
April 17, 2025
Turpel’s top tips for the Pro
AN "under the radar" Aussie and a powerful Hawaiian are World Surf League commentating maestro Joe Turpel's top tips for the 2025 Rip Curl...
April 16, 2025
Plover breeding at a high
TEN hooded plovers have successfully fledged across the Surf Coast region in the last six months, the highest number in recent history. The Great Ocean...
April 15, 2025
Local pair win Rip Curl Pro Trials
THE ultimate dream has come true for a Jan Juc pair who will surf against the world’s best at this year’s 2025 Rip Curl...
April 15, 2025
Badges on for Anzac Day
TORQUAY RSL volunteers will be out in force over the next fortnight selling badges as part of the Anzac Appeal. More than 20 local volunteers...
April 14, 2025
“I’m so proud of everyone” Huxtable reflects on huge ABB result
TORQUAY surfer Xavier Huxtable says “proud” is an understatement following Torquay Boardriders runner-up finish at the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final. Huxtable took out the...
April 14, 2025
Juc ready for Bells parking mecca
THE Jan Juc Cricket Club is preparing their signage, flags and cones ahead of this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. A team of more...
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