June 3, 2026
An original musical leading the way for accessibility in theatre
A new all-abilities dance and musical theatre program is giving participants the chance to step into the spotlight, with a homegrown production already taking...
June 1, 2026
Finding mystery between Anglesea and Paris: inside Kirsty Manning’s glamorous new whodunnit
WHEN deadlines loom, bestselling historical fiction author Kirsty Manning heads to Anglesea. The coastal town has long been a creative retreat for Manning, offering space...
May 31, 2026
Nature-inspired children’s book blooms in Geelong
A children's story about the power of a single plant to reconnect young people with nature has taken root in Geelong. Regenerative architect and biophilic...
May 31, 2026
Forget everything you think you know about opera
AUSTRALIAN soprano Giuseppina Grech wants audiences to laugh, connect and perhaps even be surprised by opera. The performer, who recently returned from a sold-out season...
May 31, 2026
Nominations sought for community changemakers
NOMINATIONS have opened for Volunteering Geelong's 10th annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers across the region. The awards span five categories and celebrate...
May 29, 2026
Stitching a fairytale to life
MORE than 200 bespoke costumes are helping transport audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast in one of the most ambitious wardrobe...
May 29, 2026
How a Bellarine couple turned their love of Kombis into a one-of-a-kind final farewell
PARKED among the colourful Volkswagen Kombis of the Hire a Kombi fleet, Wattle looks right at home. But unlike the vans that carry wedding parties,...
May 28, 2026
Point Lonsdale through a different lens
LOCAL photographer Jane Fitzgerald has uncovered an otherworldly side of Point Lonsdale, using infrared photography to transform familiar coastal landscapes into something entirely unexpected. By...
May 26, 2026
Funding available for local projects
COMMUNITY groups and individuals across the Surf Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding as the Torquay Lions Club opens its annual grants...
May 23, 2026
Local artist paints the feelings evoked by the Australian landscape
OCEAN Grove artist Gordon Lingard is inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the Australian landscape through his latest exhibition, Face of the...
May 20, 2026
Local artist crafts kinder magic
HAND-carved native animals have found a new home among the sandpits and gum trees at Torquay Kindergarten, adding a tactile and imaginative layer to...
May 18, 2026
Volunteers needed to keep show tradition alive
THE Royal Geelong Show is calling for more volunteers as organisers work to ensure the long-running event continues to thrive. Run by the Royal Geelong...
May 18, 2026
Expo to showcase local volunteering opportunities
VOLUNTEERS from across Geelong and the Bellarine will come together later this month for the Geelong Volunteering Expo. Presented by Volunteering Geelong as part of...
May 13, 2026
Surf Coast adults find joy and fitness in dance
MANY adults on the Surf Coast are turning to alternative forms of exercise such as dance, swapping traditional workouts for something a little more...
May 9, 2026
When celebration meets sensitivity: the changing face of Mother’s Day marketing
MOTHER'S Day is a time of celebration for some and sorrow for others, and as inboxes fill with gift ideas, floral offers and heartfelt...
May 8, 2026
Regional music push hits Lorne
LIVE music returned to Lorne over the weekend, with a free pop-up event drawing crowds to the Great Ocean Road town for a day...
May 8, 2026
Native blooms and classic pinks top Mother’s Day floral trends
MOTHER'S Day has become one of the biggest dates on the retail calendar and, for florists, it often marks the end of the busiest...
May 6, 2026
Geelong’s first Nepali Language School
NYAH BARNES A new Nepali language school in Geelong is giving local children and families a place to learn the language, connect with their heritage...
May 5, 2026
Jabs made easier as mobile clinic, therapy dog visit Torquay
WITH flu season well underway, the Geelong Mobile Vaccination Services will visit Torquay for the first time this May, hosting two pop-up flu clinics...
May 5, 2026
Campaign shines light on road trauma’s lasting toll
AMBER Community's annual Shine a Light campaign returns this month with a stronger local focus, honouring lives lost on Victoria's roads while urging safer...
May 4, 2026
RBG: Of Many, One set for Geelong exclusive
NYAH BARNES Geelong audiences will get a rare chance to see one of Australia's most acclaimed theatre productions when RBG: Of Many, One comes exclusively...
May 1, 2026
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie readies for rocky road festival
TEN years ago, Allan Grandjean had never heard of rocky road. Now, as head chocolatier at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, he spends months...
April 28, 2026
The Torquay artist behind a global flock
TORQUAY artist Mike McLean's wagtail creations have surged in popularity over the past five years, spreading across homes along the Surf Coast, around Australia...
April 27, 2026
How horses are reshaping healing in Mount Duneed
SIX horses in Mount Duneed are helping people reconnect with their bodies through Yoga Farm's somatic equine-assisted energy healing. Yin yoga and meditation instructor Anna...
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