Around the Greens
STRONG scoring, a hole-in-one and several tightly contested monthly medal events highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast and Bellarine. At The...
MCH digital edition, May 15
ACT digital edition, May 15
SCT digital edition, May 15
Healthy ageing starts long before old age
SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is encouraging women to think proactively about healthy ageing, with a growing focus on supporting women through every stage of...
Geelong set for a night of festival laughs this July
ADAM CARSWELL Missed the buzz of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival? Geelong audiences won't have to travel far to get a taste of it. The festival's...
Meet Surf Coast Secondary’s 2026 captains
PENNY SKINNER AND BRONTE CALERO Surf Coast Secondary College In 2026 Sienna Nelson, Finlay Miller, Hunter Lewis and Taitum Marsh have been appointed the school captains...
From bike to break: new surf film follows 2000km journey
PANCHO SYMES A new surf film set to screen in Aireys Inlet follows New Zealand-born surfer Johanna Brebner on a 2,000km journey across Aotearoa, chasing...
Retro double bill brings Bowie and ABBA to Geelong
ADAM CARSWELL A double hit of nostalgia is heading to Geelong, with Bowie and ABBA tributes set to share the stage for one night only. The...
MexiCams fires back up with a high-energy reopening weekend
Around the Greens
AUTUMN conditions continued to deliver across the region, with calm weather early in the week giving way to welcome rain on Sunday and a...
A new standard on the coast
SET along the shimmering edge of Brighton's coastline, Maritima Brighton introduces a new benchmark for bayside living β one that seamlessly blends architectural refinement,...
Autumn is the right time to think about your home’s energy setup
AS the mornings turn crisp and autumn settles in, most households aren't thinking about their heating just yet. But this quieter window before winter...
From England to Australia, the pressure is rising
THERE is no better time in football than the closing weeks of a season. Across the world, every match suddenly feels like it carries the...
A Sunday well spent β from the Bellarine to Docklands
THERE'S something about a day on the water that sets the tone for everything that follows. And this May, itβs the perfect way to...
Giving back through growing skills
FOR more than five years, students from The Gordon's landscaping program have combined hands-on learning with community engagement through a longstanding partnership with Samaritan...
$60k in cash prizes as CDS Vic ‘million cents’ comp returns
HERE'S another chance for Victorians to turn their recycling into real cash, with Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) Win A Million Cents competition...
Surf Coast community delivers record $86K for sick kids
RESIDENTS in Torquay and Mt Duneed have smashed their Good Friday Appeal fundraising record, raising $86,243 for the Royal Children's Hospital. Volunteer area manager Peter...
Mikro Coffee Roasters announces major sustainability milestones and operational upgrades
MIKRO Coffee Roasters has commenced the year with a series of significant advancements, reinforcing its commitment to quality, sustainability and community impact. In 2025, Mikro...
Community care in focus: a deep dive into holistic health with Dr Akin
IN the few weeks since Dr Akinjide (Akin) Magbagbeola joined the clinical teams at Armstrong Creek and Belmont, the Geelong community has quickly come...
MCH digital edition, May 8
ACT digital edition, May 8
SCT digital edition, May 8
How should businesses market themselves on the Surf Coast?
Marketing in Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne requires a more localised approach than metro areas. Key factors include:
- A strong local community
- Seasonal tourism fluctuations
- High...