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February 26, 2026

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...

February 24, 2026

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...

February 19, 2026

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...

February 15, 2026

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...

February 14, 2026

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,...

February 8, 2026

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...

February 7, 2026

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...

February 6, 2026

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...

February 4, 2026

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...

February 2, 2026

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...

February 1, 2026

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...

January 29, 2026

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...

January 26, 2026

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...

January 25, 2026

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...

January 25, 2026

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...

November 8, 2025

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...

November 4, 2025

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...

October 24, 2025

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,...

October 5, 2025

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...

October 2, 2025

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...

September 25, 2025

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...