January 30, 2024
Centenary preparation continues at Taylor Park
ONE of Torquay's well-known parklands will turn 100 next month, with several community groups confirmed to come together for the century-long milestone. Friends of Taylor...
January 29, 2024
Torquay SLSC has strong start to summer
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club has declared a strong start to the 2023-24 lifesaving season, citing large attendance numbers and introducing new programs. Torquay SLSC...
January 26, 2024
Titans edge closer to first BPCA A1 finals
ARMSTRONG Creek Cricket Club's First XI is on the precipice of its debut A Grade finals appearance with only a handful of games left. The...
January 26, 2024
Bill Worrall regatta returns for long weekend
TORQUAY Sailing Club's biggest weekend of the year is scheduled to take place over the next 48 hours in partnership with the Anglesea Motor...
January 26, 2024
GAWS releases 2024 calendar
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society's (GAWS) annual graduate calendar is now available to the public. The annual calendar initiative, now in its fourth year, encourages residents...
January 24, 2024
Annual motor show to feature ‘Italian’ flair
REGISTRATIONS have officially opened for the 2024 Torquay Motor Show with thousands of visitors expected to flood Torquay's Esplanade to enjoy a vast collection...
January 24, 2024
Second female footy change planned
FEMALE footy will move to Saturdays from 2025, according to AFL Barwon general manager Edward Wilson. The plan comes just over a month after the...
January 24, 2024
Shin ready for Vic Open title defence
FORMER world number one female golfer and defending Vic Open champion Jiyai Shin will be among the playing field in next month's...
January 22, 2024
South Coast Sharks to launch soon
A NEW footy club will be formed on the Surf Coast next weekend, allowing players aged over 35 years to reconnect with the game. The...
January 22, 2024
Beach matting feedback period close to deadline
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is urging the community to continue providing feedback to its Accessible Beaches initiative following the...
January 20, 2024
Community responds to flying fox initiative amid “starvation event”
AN OCEAN Grove vet and wildlife nurse is urging locals to use correct fruit netting as an endangered Australian species faces a "starvation event"...
January 20, 2024
Read The Play aims to reach to thousands through more sports
LOCAL mental health service Read The Play (RTP) hopes a new strategic plan will help them reach 15,000 junior sport participants by the end...
January 19, 2024
Bellarine clubs to hit breast cancer for six
TWO Bellarine cricket clubs will band together in the fight against breast cancer this Sunday, January 21 with a former breast cancer survivor leading...
January 19, 2024
Friends of Lorne call for creative housing solutions
A COASTAL residents' group is urging the Surf Coast Shire to consider taking a more "creative" approach to dealing with housing shortages in Lorne. The...
January 19, 2024
Summer Crew returns to Lorne for busiest time of the year
LORNE'S fire brigade has thanked its Summer Crew volunteers who assisted with daily operations during the Christmas and New Year period. Lorne Fire Brigade welcomed...
January 16, 2024
SBA unveils major sponsor for 2024
SURFCOAST Basketball Association (SBA) has announced Nelson Financial as its major sponsor for 2024 with both organisations looking forward to local basketball's year ahead. SBA...
January 14, 2024
Wurdi Baierr to host Masters tourney
A BASKETBALL showcase is on its way to the Surf Coast catering to players over 35 years of age with hundreds expected to attend. Surfcoast...
January 13, 2024
Eccles enters home stretch of 2023-24 season
TORQUAY golf pro Ben Eccles is looking forward to a well-deserved break in the coming months as the end of the PGA Tour of...
January 12, 2024
Club eager to meet next wave of sailors
TORQUAY Sailing Club is encouraging the Surf Coast community to give sailing a go this summer, opening registrations for its Term 1 program. Club committee...
January 10, 2024
Coastal clubs receive home clash dates
FOOTBALL and netball action has been announced for next year along the Great Ocean Road with the release of the 2024 Colac & District...
January 9, 2024
Continued growth: Common Ground excited for 2024
A FRESHWATER Creek-based regenerative farm will continue its growth this year following a successful year of new initiatives. Common Ground Project chief executive officer Felicity...
January 9, 2024
Lorne to become artists’ playground in November
ORGANISERS have announced the date of next year's Lorne Sculpture Biennale with an influx of artists expressing interest. New biennale curator Simon Lawrie says excitement...
January 9, 2024
Record numbers reveal continued football growth in region
AFL BARWON heads into 2024 with the challenge of matching or improving on record participation numbers set in 2023, with new data showing football...
January 9, 2024
Chargers stalwart to lead Big V women
A FAMILIAR face will assume the role as the lone head coach of the Surfcoast Basketball Association's senior women's side in 2024, with more...
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