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Beacons of joy: sunflowers to shine in Torquay

LOCAL sunflower growers will have a chance to display their best blooms at this year's Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers Celebration Day. Now in its...

Anthony breaks Aussie record, claims overall World Cup championship

BARWON Heads Olympian Jakara Anthony has etched herself further into Australian sporting history, breaking the all-time national record for World Cup title wins. Anthony continued...

Epworth recommits to local female football

AFL BARWON and Epworth HealthCare will continue its female football partnership for the next three years, after signing an extension. The extension takes Epworth's commitment...

Sunny weather welcomes spectators to motor show

TORQUAY’S The Esplanade was lined with hundreds of vehicles yesterday (Sunday, February 13) as hundreds of visitors perused an array of cars...

“Passionate” locals attend Kennett River upgrade workshops

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has thanked the Kennett River community for its strong turnout to its Improvements to Tourism...

Extra public transport locked in for Taylor Swift concerts

SWIFTIES around Victoria can look forward to additional public transport options when Taylor Swift arrives in Melbourne in five days' time.

The Victorian...

Scholarship applications open for junior footballers in need

A GEELONG-BASED charity organisation is celebrating 10 years assisting local junior footballers to realise their dream of playing Australian rules football. The Mark West Foundation...

Tri-State Tournament expected to break records

HUNDREDS of water polo athletes will make a splash in Geelong next weekend with the return of the Tri-State Championships over February 16-18. Hosted by...

Junior rowers kickstart 2024 season

GEELONG'S strong start to the rowing season has continued following another bumper event last Saturday at the annual Morongo Regatta. Rowing Geelong president Sam Elliott...

Stanley enjoying Cats’ early pre-season

AN EARLIER start to pre-season preparations has Geelong confident it can make a push for AFL finals in 2024, according to the side's leading...

Coletta, Lau triumph at Vic Open

ANOTHER Vic Open has been run and won, with two first-time winners taking home championships in their respective fields at 13th Beach Golf Course...

Italian Stallions: Torquay Motor Show not slowing down

THE Torquay Rotary Motor Show will bring peak traffic to the Esplanade this Sunday, February 11 with more than 350 cars locked in for...

Road closures to slow travel

DRIVERS across the City of Greater Geelong are being urged to allow for extra travel time as three ongoing roadworks will delay travel times...

Cougars named for 2024

SOME new and familiar faces will suit up for the Geelong Cougars in 2024 with one major signing switching sides to join Gerard Murphy's...

Vic Open champions crowned at 13th Beach

VICTORIAN golfer Brett Coletta and Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau have been crowned 2024 Vic Open Champions at 13th Beach in Barwon Heads, despite both...

Algal bloom detected at Cosy Corner, beachgoers urged to avoid

SWIMMERS are being warned to avoid swimming at Cosy Corner Beach following the detection of an algal bloom early...

AFLW star to headline Women in Sport event in Torquay

TORQUAY Cricket Club women's captain Andi Oliver says the club is excited to welcome multi-sport athlete and Melbourne Demon Tayla Harris to Spring Creek...

Vic Open reaches first cut at 13th Beach

THE first cut has been made at this year’s Vic Open at 13^thBeach Golf Club in Barwon Heads, setting up a thrilling weekend...

Melbourne to Warrnambool to cap off Summer of Cycling

VICTORIA'S summer of cycling comes to a close this weekend with the nation's elite contesting the 108th Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Festival. The annual event...

Anthony ties Australian record in latest World Cup showing

SKIING superstar Jakara Anthony has equalled history following her World Cup moguls performances in Waterville, United States last weekend. Anthony tied the Australian record for...

Aussie great back in the mix at Vic Open

AN AUSTRALIAN golfing legend is back in the thick of the action after a 12 month-rest. Seven-time major winner Karrie Webb returns to the WPGA...

Local brigade urges caution following sudden fire

A CFA brigade in the Surf Coast has urged the community to be vigilant this summer, following a sudden grassfire in Winchelsea. CFA crews responded...

Community house reveals operational struggles amid redevelopment proposal

AN ANGLESEA Community Precinct tenant is urging the local community to make their suggestions heard as part of a proposed redevelopment initiated by...

Local figures tee off at Vic Open Pro-Am

The Vic Open is officially under way following yesterday's Pro-Am event at 13th Beach Golf Course in Barwon Heads.

Sports personalities,...