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Morrison claims maiden club best and fairest after superb campaign

GEELONG Cats midfielder Nina Morrison has added a club best and fairest to her AFLW resume, winning her first Geelong Cats Best and Fairest...

Surf Coast SUPers reign at State Titles

TWO Surf Coast locals have secured a sport in this year’s Australian SUP Titles with superb performances last weekend at the state-level event in...

Annual feast highlights community strength

AN annual feast showcasing the skills of migrant refugees has contributed again to the annual Feed Geelong Appeal. The annual Feed Geelong Appeal/Staying Grounded Feast...

Revving up a Geelong manufacturing giant

Born and raised in Geelong, documentary filmmaker and visual artist Kaitlyn Church is keenly aware of the significance of the closure of Ford's manufacturing...

Morning tea builds intergenerational connections

A NEW collaboration, named 'Playful Bridges', between Torquay's local community house and a not-for-profit organisation combatting isolation and loneliness has built dozens of new...

Cats hope for favourable results as finals loom

GEELONG'S slim chance of making the AFLW finals remains alive for another week, but a trip to Perth today (Saturday, October 26) again puts...

Aireys prepares for Fair frenzy

ONE of the largest events on the Aireys Inlet community's calendar is coming around the corner fast, as local parents are banding together to...

Mural in the works for local cricket side

A NEW artistic addition could be on the way to Bob Pettitt Reserve, following a generous allocation of funds to the Jan Juc Cricket...

Open Day turnout a welcome sight for local women’s shed

A RECENT open day turnout has given a local women's shed confidence there are residents on the Surf Coast eager to join its group. The...

Barwon Downs bores to be decommissioned

BARWON Water has announced the former Barwon Downs borefield extraction bores are being decommissioned over the next few months. The decommission works are expected to...

Surf Coast Little Athletics sessions begin

WITH summer around the corner, the newest season of Surf Coast Little Athletics is now under way with a new leader at the helm. Surf...

Four extensions secured

GEELONG has locked in some more of its 2024 AFL list after giving extensions to Jake Kolodjashnij, Jed Bews, Lawson Humphries and Ted Clohesy...

Next steps announced for Fishos mixed-site

THE community will soon get to learn more about the future of the mixed-use site above the Torquay Angling Club, following significant interest shown...

High performance manager appointed at Geelong

GEELONG Football Club has made a big acquisition outside of the club's best 22, appointing Desmond O'Sullivan as the AFL club's new high performance...

Cats still hunting for strong finish to 2024

GEELONG heads into its match against Brisbane this Sunday, October 20 with its season effectively over, but the group still has three clashes to...

Police urge caution along the coast this summer

A PAIR of recent incidents along the Surf Coast's coastline has prompted local police to urge residents and visitors to adhere to safer coastal...

Campground to receive wastewater treatment plant upgrade

WATER treatment at the popular Wye River Beachfront Campground will now look very different following the opening of a new treatment plant funded through...

Sunflower celebration preparations officially begin

WITH spring now in full swing, organisers are encouraging Surf Coast residents to begin planning and planting sunflower seeds for the return of an...

Ocean Grove resident celebrates 90th birthday in the sky

EVEN at 90 years of age, Ocean Grove resident George Weinmann knows how to keep himself young.

Mr Weinmann, accompanied by family from...

Chargers coaching structure takes shape for 2025

A FORMER NBL product has entered the Surf Coast Chargers' coaching rotation, with the organisation locking in its senior coaches for the 2025 season. Former...

AFLW Cat’s season hangs in the balance

GEELONG'S AFLW season is hanging by a thread, but confidence is rising following the club's narrow win over Sydney last weekend. The Cats defeated the...

Historic field gun restored through community support

A PROJECT over two years in the making to restore a historic military World War II 25-pounder field gun at the front of the...

Mural plan for Anglesea reignited

A SHELVED plan for a new mural in Anglesea's shopping precinct is back on the cards with a fashion show being held early next...

Bumper month ahead of Sustainable House Day

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for this year's Sustainable House Day with a rare 10-star home headlining the houses on offer for residents to...