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Targa Classica pins Surf Coast for 2024

A FOUR-DAY car festival will roll through Torquay from tomorrow afternoon with cars of all makes and models providing residents with an opportunity to...

Return to play protocols in place for local footy

CLUBS under AFL Barwon's jurisdiction will join leagues across the country in adopting a new 21-day return to play protocol for players who suffer...

Artists called on for public arts talk

THE Surf Coast Shire Council is searching for artists, community groups, and small business owners interested in creating art in public space as part...

Cats ready for the ‘real stuff’ as season opener looms

GEELONG Cats midfielder Tom Atkins had some positive words for teammate Jhye Clark ahead of the side's Round 1 home opener against St Kilda...

Premiership picture tightens as GCA clubs take on semi-final bouts

THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) Division 1 semi-finals take place this weekend with four worthy contenders vying for the 2023-24 premiership. Heavy favourites North Geelong...

Roos remain the team to beat in A1 Finals

FOUR teams remain in the race to be crowned the best on the Bellarine as semi-final action gets under way in the Bellarine Peninsula...

Torquay turns heads at ABB 2024

TORQUAY Boardriders Club put on an admirable performance at this year's Australian Boardriders Battle in Burleigh Heads, reaching the event's Grand Final. Quality opposition in...

BWCC chair responds to Grand Final cancellations

THE Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition (BWCC) looked at alternative options prior to abandoning it’s A and B Grade Grand Final day, the competition’s...

Charging up: Surfcoast lock in for Big V tip-off

A BASKETBALL extravaganza is about to hit the Surf Coast with four games of Big V action lined up at Wurdi Baierr Stadium this...

Anthony breaks and extends all-time season record

BARWON Heads moguls skier Jakara Anthony's record-breaking season continued in stellar style over last weekend. Anthony rode to her 12th and 13th season wins of...

Hozier to headline Torquay’s SummerSalt Festival

GRAMMY-NOMINATED singer and songwriter Hozier will headline this year’s SummerSalt Festival in November.

SummerSalt organisers made the announcement this morning (Tuesday, March 12).

Summer drowning report released

SURF Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has released its annual summer drowning report, sending a clear message to beachgoers to swim between the flags. SLSA has...

Total Fire Ban issued for Labour Day

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has announced a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the South West region tomorrow (Monday 11 March).

Tomorrow's conditions...

BWCC Grand Finals cancelled due to extreme heat

The Barwon Women’s Cricket Competition (BWCC) has called off this afternoon’s (Sunday, March 10) A Grade and B Grade Grand Finals, due to...

Charity bowls day to fundraise for local firefighters

AN ANNUAL charity bowls day named in honour of a former Torquay Lion will raise funds for two local fire brigades. The Billy Ryan Charity...

Cats coaches to debate side ahead of Round 1

GEELONG Cats assistant coach Steven King admitted the selection process for Round 1 of this year's AFL season will cause him and his fellow...

Seagulls aiming for finals return

BARWON Heads will look to refine its tactics over the next couple of weeks, according to its senior football coach, as preparations for Round...

Suns focused on 2024 as proposal decision looms

SURF Coast Suns Football Netball Club eagerly awaits AFL Barwon's proposed competition restructure decision, but the club says it is as well-placed as ever...

Torquay Theatre Troupe stalwart steps down at AGM

TWO decades with the Torquay Theatre Troupe has come to an end for an influential figure following the incorporation's most recent annual general meeting. At...

Dolphins chasing premiership glory after revival

LORNE will compete for its first cricket premiership in over a decade, just two seasons into its return from a 10-year absence in Colac's...

Torquay ready to ride at ABB Grand Final

TORQUAY Boardriders Club will represent the region on the national stage this weekend in this year's Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. Torquay...

First premiers crowned in local cricket

LOCAL cricket's first premiers of the 2023-24 season have been confirmed following four terrific Grand Final contests in the Barwon Women Cricket Competition last...

Surfers impress at Junior State Titles opener

A QUARTET of Barwon locals have secured round wins in the State Junior Surfing Titles at Bells Beach and Torquay Surf Beach at the...

Falcons unveil list for 2024

THE finalised list for this season’s Geelong Falcons squad has been announced with 67 players being named to the club’s extended roster. This season’s Falcons...