April 8, 2025
Thousands to ride for a cause
MORE than 3,000 people will put pedal to the metal next weekend and compete in the Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride. Recreational cyclists will...
April 7, 2025
Kinder spots to open on the Surf Coast
APPLICATIONS for next year's programs at Surf Coast Shire-run kindergartens will open on Monday, April 7. Families can apply for three-year-old and four-year old programs...
April 7, 2025
Water restrictions for Apollo Bay, neighbouring towns
STAGE two water restrictions will be introduced in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from Monday, April 7. In response to dry conditions, Barwon Water...
April 6, 2025
Torquay ready for Australian Boardriders Battle
TORQUAY Boardriders has received a call-up for the Australian Boardriders Battle and is ready to make it count. After making the final of the national...
April 6, 2025
More time for books at Armstrong Creek Library
AN INNOVATIVE new service will help locals access the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library outside of staffed hours. The Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation is launching its...
April 6, 2025
Inspiring film to surf into Torquay
AN inspiring new documentary exploring women's rights, environmental activism and surfing will be screened in Torquay this month. Ceibo will be premiered at Bells Beach...
April 5, 2025
Caddies back for Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
LOCAL groms will have the opportunity to mix it with their favourite World Surf League Championship Tour surfers at this year's Rip Curl Pro...
April 5, 2025
Entries open for Surf Coast Century
ENTRIES are now open for one of the region's favourite "feel good ultra" marathons. The Surf Coast Century returns for its 14th edition later this...
April 5, 2025
GFNL season preview
THE 2025 Geelong Football Netball League season is almost upon us, with matches to start on April 12. The Times News Group give you the...
April 4, 2025
Chapter closed for Nigros at Anglesea News and Lotto
THE Nigro family is ready to embrace a new life chapter following the sale of the much-loved Anglesea News and Lotto. Paul and Corinne Nigro...
April 4, 2025
Local surfing trio dominate state titles
A SURF Coast trio have taken home top honours at the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles on the Mornington Peninsula. Jack Lindsay was victorious in the...
April 4, 2025
Cats to tackle Demons in Geelong
GEELONG will be looking to get back on the winners' list tonight (Friday, April 4) at GMHBA Stadium against a desperate Melbourne. The Cats are...
April 3, 2025
Women’s festival surfs to success
MORE than 250 people celebrated women and non-binary ocean lovers of all ages at the second annual High Line Festival. The one-day and open night...
April 3, 2025
North Geelong storm to sixth straight First XI flag
NORTH Geelong are kings of the crease again, winning their sixth straight GCA 1 1st XI premiership in fine fashion. The Magpies defeated Newtown &...
April 1, 2025
Aussies cutting food waste
NEW research suggests 90 per cent of Australians believe they have a responsibility in ending food waste in our country. Data from not-for-profit End Food...
March 31, 2025
Better benefits for Victorian carers
LOCAL carers can now get access to more flexible payment benefits, with new changes brought in by Services Victoria last week. Carer Payment recipients can...
March 31, 2025
Huxtable and Wylie lock in Challenger Series spots
JAN Juc locals and best mates Xavier Huxtable and Tully Wylie have both qualified for the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series. The pair overcame...
March 30, 2025
North Shore to play on in season 2025
NORTH Shore will have footy sides playing in the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) this year, following a decision by the club's executive team. Last...
March 30, 2025
BFNL season preview
THE 2025 Bellarine Football Netball League season is almost upon us, with matches to start on April 5. The Times News Group give you the...
March 30, 2025
Lorne and Apollo Bay prepare for 2025 opener
TWO clubs in the Great Ocean Road region will start their 2025 Colac District Football Netball League seasons next weekend. Reigning football premiers Lorne will...
March 30, 2025
Duk to peak in Torquay
AUSTRALION electronic duo Peking Duk are set to bring their high energy antics to Torquay next month. The two-piece group comprisng Adam Hyde and Reuben...
March 30, 2025
Umpires, Metricon team up for 20th year
GEELONG Football Umpires League and Metricon are celebrating two decades of nurturing the next generation of grassroots football in 2025. This year, the two parties...
March 30, 2025
Riding the mental health wave
AUSTRALIAN not-for-profit OneWave is bringing more colour to mental health on the Surf Coast during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. OneWave, World Surf League...
March 29, 2025
Geelong hope to tame Lions
GEELONG faces a tough assignment tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) when it comes up against reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. The Cats will...
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