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AFLW Cats primed to go further in finals

A YEAR on from Geelong's heartbreaking week 1 finals exit, the Cats have a chance to reverse the result when they face off against...

“Insane”: Lorne lifesaver reflects on national award

LORNE Surf Life Saving Club's Sophie Carne took home one of lifesaving's biggest individual awards over the weekend and the 20-year-old medical student couldn't...

Founding member honoured by art house

A REMEMBERED artist part of the Anglesea community has been honoured for her impact on art in the Surf Coast town. Founding member of the...

Impossible paddle primed for ninth edition

A POPULAR paddling event will test about 100 endurance water athletes from all over the state for a ninth time as it returns to...

New fete showcases Moriac’s best

A NEW community fete has made a huge arrival in Moriac with months of preparation culminating in a boost for a local pre-school. Hundreds of...

“Dirty Warrny” to roll through Surf Coast

GRAVEL bike riding will take over the Surf Coast sports stage this weekend with the return of the “Dirty Warrny”.

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Local unit casts net for new recruits

THE need to service the growing community in the Surf Coast, Torquay and Anglesea has spurred a local first responder unit to run a...

Team ASCEND does Deakin proud in solar challenge

DEAKIN University's Team ASCEND is riding high after a gallant effort at the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC). The university's BWSC entrant in the...

National recognition for Lorne lifesaver

Lorne Surf Life Saving Club talent Sophie Carne has secured one of lifesaving’s most respected individual accolades at last night’s 2023 SLSA...

Surf Coast prepares to remember

RESIDENTS across the Surf Coast will stop what they're doing at 11am on Saturday, November 11 to remember those who gave their lives in...

Sleeping Beauty to wake up Geelong Arts Centre

A GEELONG-BASED theatre company is hard at work perfecting their production of a panto classic following a three-year absence. Medimime Productions is back in the...

Professional catcher urges calm amid early start to snake season

A LOCAL snake catcher is urging residents to take a deep breath when sighting snakes during what is expected to be hotter and drier...

River rides to Rumble glory

TORQUAY skateboarding prodigy River Lawson continues to exceed his own expectations, with the 13-year-old crowned champion of a nationwide skate series. Lawson won the 13...

“A bit surreal”: Lorne business owners call time after 33 years

TWO of Lorne's most established business owners will depart their workshop after more than 30 years in town, assisting thousands of road-users and servicing...

Shire adopts new climate action plan

THE Surf Coast Shire council has announced a new climate action plan detailing the next two years' objectives. Released at the council's meeting in Lorne...

Endurance athletes sweep national taekwondo titles

A CREW of Torquay taekwondo athletes are still pinching themselves after competing at one of the sport's most prestigious events on the Australian circuit. Endurance...

Dolphins searching for players as season opener approaches

AFTER winning the First XI flag for the first time in a decade last season, Lorne Cricket Club is again on the search for...

Enjoyable month of surfing caps off local donations drive

A BUSY month of fundraising for disadvantaged surfing communities has come to a close for Surfing Victoria. Jan Juc residents and Surfing Victoria team members...

Modern living on full display at Sustainable House Day

LOCAL sustainability group Geelong Sustainability has announced the return of one of its largest yearly events, providing residents with the opportunity to learn more...

Local brigade needs volunteers

PREPARATIONS ahead of a busy summer period have begun and Torquay Fire Brigade is calling out for volunteers ahead of a forecast drier than...

Art of the Minds returns to the coast

A NINE-DAY festival across Surf Coast will begin tomorrow (Saturday, October 7) to start National Mental Health Week. The Art of the Minds Festival returns...

Geelong Sustainability announces multi-region installation project

GEELONG Sustainability has announced a new collaboration with community partners across the Barwon region, transitioning community organisations to using renewable energy solutions. Three prominent community...

Tigers young gun puts cherry on 2023 campaign

TORQUAY Football Club young gun and premiership player Chase Loftus was confident he had a good 2023, but never expected to claim...

Shire-wide cat curfew comes into effect

THE Surf Coast Shire's 24-hour cat curfew will come into effect this weekend, with local cat owners urged to take note of the changed...