Free farm plastic recycling launches in Winchelsea
SURF COAST farmers have a new tool to tackle farm plastic waste, with recycling for eligible agricultural bags now available in Winchelsea. The free drop-off...
Armstrong Creek Probus Club turns one
THE Armstrong Creek Probus Club has celebrated its first year, marking the milestone with a cake at its meeting last week. Secretary Barbara Pipcorn, who...
Surf Coast locals pursuing their Hollywood dreams
THREE young filmmakers have been awarded top honours at this year's Anglesea Shorts Film Festival hosted by the Anglesea Movie Club. On Sunday, filmmakers and...
Kay Drew on painting stormy seas and weathering her own
AFTER a 15-year hiatus, Barwon Heads artist Kay Drew said returning to painting was easy. "I didn't find it challenging, I was just thinking one...
Chocolaterie scoops out an ice cream celebration
SUMMER is a little sweeter along the Great Ocean Road this month as the annual Ice Cream Festival makes its delicious return. The 12-day festival,...
Finding inspiration in extraordinary places
SITTING the Artisans of Australia gallery, Robyn Pugh is once again surrounded by the landscape and wildlife of Namibia - only this time, it’s...
Letters and laughs with
RETURNING to Australia for the 13th time, Scottish comedian, Danny Bhoy will bring his new show to Geelong later this month. In a series of...
A sanctuary burned, but the work goes on
When flames tore through the Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter, only the house was left standing. Shelter operator Carola Anstis, who has cared for injured and orphaned wildlife...
Geelong Gaol takes on a starring role in new
GEELONG Gaol has been given a haunting new life on screen, standing in for Adelaide Gaol in the retelling of one of the Australia's...
A quarter of a century in watercolours
THOUGH watercolour can be one of the most challenging and unforgiving mediums to paint with, Bellarine local Alan Eadie persists - with a selection...
Climate analysis links Otway fires to human-driven climate change
NEW footage collected by Greenpeace depicts the extensive damage of the Otway bushfires, while new research has sparked concern for the potential offshore gas...
Connection, community for Surf Coast parents
PARENTS seeking connection will have a new opportunity to meet and socialise with Parent Thread's coming free, no-commitment coffee catch ups at Interlude in...
The program helping expectant parents build a village
AFTER helping dozens of local mums find connection last year, Bloom and Connect will return in February, giving expectant parents a chance to build...
Holding out for a hero complex
A decade after it first toured Australia, Sammy J's award-winning show Hero Complex is returning to stages across Australia, making its Geelong debut on...
A celebration of a lifetime of art
FOR Swedish-born artist Eva Nauckhoff, art isn't something she found, it is something that has always been a part of her. "I think it's just...
Repair Cafe offers Christmas alternative
REPAIR Café Surf Coast is encouraging locals to get creative and sustainable this Christmas with two festive workshops this Sunday, November 9. The Repair...
Geelong locals recognised at Senior of the Year Awards
A PAIR of Geelong locals were honoured at this year's Senior of the Year Awards ceremony held at Government House on Wednesday last week. Recipients...
Crews free driver after Mount Duneed crash
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision in Torquay Road in Mount Duneed on Thursday night. Crews were called to the scene at about 8.30pm,...
Arts trail delivers $210k boost
THE Surf Coast Arts Trail has delivered a $210,000 winter windfall, drawing more than 15,000 visitors to celebrate and support the region's creative talent. Over...
Finals fever reaches AFL’s youngest fans
BEFORE the Geelong Cats went head-to-head with the Brisbane Lions on the weekend, Busy Bees day care centre in Torquay hosted an AFL-themed day...
Painting the city blue and white
THE City of Greater Geelong is rolling out the blue and white across the city, as the Cats vie for an 11th premiership title...