Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim dazzles at Mount Duneed Estate
THE funk soul brother Fatboy Slim dazzled at Mount Duneed Estate over the weekend, casting 13,000 people into a dancing craze. The DJ better known...
Watson’s walk for a bloke
A TORQUAY father and son have put one foot in front of the other to raise funds for men's mental health. Tim and Ollie Watson...
Australians’ diet to drop by 2030
AUSTRALIAN eating habits are on a downward spira,l according to new research study from the CSIRO. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health...
Food relief thrives in Winchelsea
MORE than $30,000 in grants have helped Hesse Rural Health provide food for the hungry in Winchelsea. Since last year, Give Where You Live Foundation...
Geelong industries to be showcased at airshow
GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition. Thousands...
Water storages low across region
GEELONG's water storage levels have hit a six-year low, with local users being encouraged to use water wisely. Storages along the upper Barwon and Moorabool...
Aussie Treble to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League (WSL) and GWM have teamed up on a new tri-event surfing series, which starts at Bells Beach next month. The two...
New Torquay -Jan Juc trail opens
A NEW connecting path has opened between the inland Torquay Golf Course and the Surf Coast Walk. The new link ensures continuous beach access to...
Access for all at Apollo Bay
FREE hire of beach mobility equipment is now available in Apollo Bay, further enhancing beach accessibility for people of all abilities. A range of accessible...
Jan Juc ready for ABB National Final
JAN Juc Boardriders will need to wait until next month before taking on the country's best surfing clubs at the Australian Boardriders Battle National...
Local surfers to head to states at Phillip Island
MORE than 10 surfers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine have headed to Phillip Island this weekend for Round 3 of the Victorian Open...
Cougars appreciate support from Torquay netball community
GEELONG Cougars are hoping to draw a big crowd when they come to Torquay for their one-off Victorian Netball League (VNL) fixture this Sunday,...
Music shoots sky high in Aireys
THOUSANDS of people put their dancing shoes on at the Aireys Inlet Music Festival at the weekend. More than 25 acts wowed audiences across three...
Geelong Arts Centre to host GBEAs
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a major venue partner for this year's edition of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The entire Geelong Arts...
Twilight festival to delight at Warralily
MIRAMBEENA Park is set to turn into a twilight paradise tomorrow night (Saturday, March 22) for the Warralily Twilight Food Festival. The event will feature...
Colour wave: Fluro Friday to bring mental health awareness
A TORQUAY surf camp operator is bringing more colour to mental health by hosting a Fluro Friday event tomorrow morning (Friday, March 21). The event...
Cats to battle Saints
THE Geelong Cats will look to continue their purring start to the 2025 AFL season against the St Kilda Saints on Saturday night (March...
Action for the environment
VOLUNTEERS have turned out in force to protect and enhance the clifftop grasslands along Ocean Boulevard in Jan Juc. Staff from the Great Ocean Road...
Rip Curl release Pro merch
TORQUAY surf giant Rip Curl has released its 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach logo and merchandise. The 2025 package is inspired by Rip Curl...
National drownings hit high
MORE than 100 people tragically drowned in Australian waterways this past summer. The Royal Life Saving Australia National Summer Drowning Toll showed drownings were up...
Seven marine parks transferred to authority
SEVEN marine parks and sanctuaries will be now managed by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority. The authority accrued another 12,146 hectares of...
Cats VFL/VFLW fixtures released
GEELONG'S VFL and VFLW sides will feature in several blockbuster matches throughout their respective 2025 seasons. The AFL released the full schedule for Rounds 1...
Hole in one comp supports local clubs
A TORQUAY golfing resort has donated all profits from its special hole in one competition to local sporting clubs. The competition, which offered a $10,000...
Cats to start 2025 season against Dockers
GEELONG is hoping for a purring start to the 2025 AFL premiership season this afternoon (Saturday, March 16) against the Fremantle Dockers. The Cats are...