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Surf Coast mayor keen to join Afterglow movement

NEXT Saturday's Afterglow Night Trail Run will welcome hundreds of fluorescently dressed runners of all different backgrounds, including the local mayor. Surf Coast Shire mayor...

Jarvis to coach Chargers’ Youth League Women’s side

INCOMING Surfcoast Chargers head coach Craig Jarvis says it is a privilege to lead the club's inaugural Youth League Women's team next season as...

T20 Cup Round of 32 draw unveiled

THE first round of the Geelong Cricket Association T20 Cup has been unveiled, following the first draw on October 31. The 32 selected sides represent...

“We will remember them”: Region to pause for Remembrance Day

Today (Saturday, November 11) marks 105 years since conflict on the Western Front ended in World War I, as the world pauses...

Public consultation on Jan Juc ramp to close

A DEGRADED beach access ramp located in Jan Juc is set for a revamp, but the leading authority on its replacement is eager to...

New Tigers coach makes sea change for 2024 season

TORQUAY Tigers have received a wealth of knowledge in the lead-up to next season, signing a former AFLW assistant coach and general manager to...

Belmont women ready to roar in 2024

THE Belmont Lions Sports Club will submit an application to AFL Barwon to field a senior women's football side for the first time in...

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”.

Now...

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...