November 26, 2024
Armstrong Creek intersection nears completion
WORKS at the intersection of Baanip Boulevard and Boundary Road are almost complete in Armstrong Creek. The City of Greater Geelong announced the $7.6 million...
November 25, 2024
Regional fare cap reaches nine-digit milestone
THE Victorian government's regional fare cap has reached a major milestone since coming into effect, saving Victorian taxpayers nearly $100 million on regional rail...
November 24, 2024
Food drive commences in run up to Christmas
TORQUAY Food Aid is asking the community to get into the spirit of giving for its annual Christmas donations drive. Torquay Food Aid president Michael...
November 23, 2024
Coastal authority urges visitors to plan ahead this summer
THE region's biggest largest coastal authority is emphasising safety and planning ahead of the busiest time of the year with summer starting in less...
November 23, 2024
Connewarre restaurant secures top honour at Good Food Guide Awards
TUCKED away in the Surf Coast locality of Connewarre, restaurant Moonah has taken out the top honour at this year's The Age Good Food...
November 23, 2024
Farmers grants available for bushfire preparedness
THE Surf Coast Shire is encouraging eligible farmers to apply for Victorian Government grants in a bid to strengthen drought preparedness and mitigate bushfire...
November 23, 2024
Local netballers added to VIS scholarship program
A HANDFUL of netballers with local connections to the region have been offered spots to the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) for 2025 through...
November 17, 2024
Morrison claims maiden club best and fairest after superb campaign
GEELONG Cats midfielder Nina Morrison has added a club best and fairest to her AFLW resume, winning her first Geelong Cats Best and Fairest...
November 1, 2024
Surf Coast SUPers reign at State Titles
TWO Surf Coast locals have secured a sport in this year’s Australian SUP Titles with superb performances last weekend at the state-level event in...
October 29, 2024
Annual feast highlights community strength
AN annual feast showcasing the skills of migrant refugees has contributed again to the annual Feed Geelong Appeal. The annual Feed Geelong Appeal/Staying Grounded Feast...
October 27, 2024
Revving up a Geelong manufacturing giant
Born and raised in Geelong, documentary filmmaker and visual artist Kaitlyn Church is keenly aware of the significance of the closure of Ford's manufacturing...
October 26, 2024
Cats hope for favourable results as finals loom
GEELONG'S slim chance of making the AFLW finals remains alive for another week, but a trip to Perth today (Saturday, October 26) again puts...
October 26, 2024
Morning tea builds intergenerational connections
A NEW collaboration, named 'Playful Bridges', between Torquay's local community house and a not-for-profit organisation combatting isolation and loneliness has built dozens of new...
October 24, 2024
Aireys prepares for Fair frenzy
ONE of the largest events on the Aireys Inlet community's calendar is coming around the corner fast, as local parents are banding together to...
October 23, 2024
Mural in the works for local cricket side
A NEW artistic addition could be on the way to Bob Pettitt Reserve, following a generous allocation of funds to the Jan Juc Cricket...
October 22, 2024
Open Day turnout a welcome sight for local women’s shed
A RECENT open day turnout has given a local women's shed confidence there are residents on the Surf Coast eager to join its group. The...
October 21, 2024
Barwon Downs bores to be decommissioned
BARWON Water has announced the former Barwon Downs borefield extraction bores are being decommissioned over the next few months. The decommission works are expected to...
October 20, 2024
Surf Coast Little Athletics sessions begin
WITH summer around the corner, the newest season of Surf Coast Little Athletics is now under way with a new leader at the helm. Surf...
October 19, 2024
Next steps announced for Fishos mixed-site
THE community will soon get to learn more about the future of the mixed-use site above the Torquay Angling Club, following significant interest shown...
October 19, 2024
Four extensions secured
GEELONG has locked in some more of its 2024 AFL list after giving extensions to Jake Kolodjashnij, Jed Bews, Lawson Humphries and Ted Clohesy...
October 18, 2024
High performance manager appointed at Geelong
GEELONG Football Club has made a big acquisition outside of the club's best 22, appointing Desmond O'Sullivan as the AFL club's new high performance...
October 18, 2024
Cats still hunting for strong finish to 2024
GEELONG heads into its match against Brisbane this Sunday, October 20 with its season effectively over, but the group still has three clashes to...
October 17, 2024
Police urge caution along the coast this summer
A PAIR of recent incidents along the Surf Coast's coastline has prompted local police to urge residents and visitors to adhere to safer coastal...
October 16, 2024
Campground to receive wastewater treatment plant upgrade
WATER treatment at the popular Wye River Beachfront Campground will now look very different following the opening of a new treatment plant funded through...
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