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January 27, 2023

Hobies primed for Australia Day Regatta

MORE than 20 catamaran vessels will be seen from far and wide in Zeally Bay over two days of racing, as a staple of Torquay...

January 27, 2023

Deans Marsh Dog Trials herds hundreds into Surf Coast

ORGANISERS of the Deans Marsh Sheep Dog Trials have celebrated another fantastic event, which drew crowds of hundreds to Deans Marsh Recreation Reserve. More than...

January 26, 2023

Zen keeps calm to claim 180th Passage Race

NEW South Wales-based TP52 vessel, Zen, has taken home the 180th Passage Race from Williamstown to Geelong in emphatic style, finishing ahead...

January 26, 2023

Bendigo announces Geelong shift for WNBL clash

THE WNBL is on its way to Geelong following the Bendigo Spirit's announcement it will host fellow league side Southside Flyers at Geelong Arena...

January 25, 2023

Dolphins make CDCA history in inaugural night game

LORNE Cricket Club's re-emergence into the Colac District Cricket Association (CDCA) has been stamped by history, hosting the association's first game under lights on...

January 22, 2023

Crews from all corners ready for Barwon Regatta

VICTORIA'S largest club and school regatta will return to the Barwon River for a 142nd year next weekend as the 2022/23 rowing season makes...

January 21, 2023

Lorne revives long-awaited Pier to Pub

FOR the first time since 2020, the Pier to Pub returned to Lorne on Saturday with more than 5,000 participants completing the annual event. [caption...

January 21, 2023

GAWS calendar showcases 13 second chances

ALL Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) graduates have a story, and Jack Russell terrier/chihuahua cross Delilah was one of the lucky animals to get...

January 21, 2023

Torquay film internationally recognised

A TORQUAY writer and director is overjoyed with the reaction her short film is receiving following its latest acclaim at an online international film...

January 20, 2023

Sailing club to open doors at Fishos

THE Torquay Sailing Club will attempt to showcase the best of what it has to offer at "the big green shed" this Sunday, January...

January 20, 2023

Dog trials set up for Deans Marsh return

SHEEP dogs from across the nation will show off their skills during the 13th annual Dean Marsh Sheep Dog Trails. The three-day event,...

January 20, 2023

Sunflowers in full bloom ahead of Surf Coast celebration

PRIZES in nearly a dozen categories will be up for grabs when the second annual Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers arrives in Torquay. Despite a...

January 18, 2023

Tigers drop Cats to kick off new GCA T20 Cup

GCA2’s Torquay has defeated GCA1 side Lara last night (Tuesday, January 17) to headline the first week matches in the Geelong Cricket Association’s first...

January 18, 2023

Early registrations a good sign as Rotary Motor Show returns

REGISTRATIONS have begun trickling in from classic car owners eager to be a part of the 13th annual Torquay Rotary Motor Show next month. The...

January 17, 2023

Feed Me stalwart receives regional nod

THE Surf Coast Shire has revealed its first Local Legend of 2023, with Feed Me Surf Coast's Brooke Murphy receiving the honour. The food charity's...

January 15, 2023

Country champs to provide athletics hub in Geelong

AS MANY as 1,000 athletes will gather at John Landy Field between January 26 and January 28 for the return of the Steigen Victorian...

January 15, 2023

Fight series confirmed for March return

LOCAL mixed martial artists will again get to showcase their talents on the local stage when SALT Fight Series 2 swings by Wurdi Baierr...

January 14, 2023

Roach to go for gold in Cape Town

STARTING his cricketing career at Sunshine Druids, then playing for cricket clubs in Geelong such as Bell Park, Guild, Lara, Alexander-Thomson, North Shore, Corio,...

January 14, 2023

Vernon and Cook reign supreme at bumper Jim Wall

ONE of Torquay's own will etch his name on the coveted Jim Wall Iron trophy, while a Warrnambool athlete edged out the field in...

January 13, 2023

Lonnie local takes out Mountain to Surf

LOCAL legend and Point Lonsdale resident Nick Wightman has claimed his second Lorne Mountain to Surf. The Rip to River winner completed the 8km event...

January 13, 2023

Geelong’s finest complete 50th Melbourne to Hobart in style

PART of a fleet of 49 yachts in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster, three of Geelong's finest crews held a high standard with...

January 13, 2023

Torquay claims home break win at Cosy Corner carnival

MORE than 850 Nippers converged at Torquay's Cosy Corner on Friday last week for the first junior lifesaving carnival of 2023, starting another exciting...

January 13, 2023

“Chaotically fun”: Morartys ready to go as Lorne braces for Pier to Pub influx

THE Lorne Pier to Pub continues to be a family affair for thousands of locals and visitors, and for the Morarty family, it means...

January 11, 2023

Australian golf legend confirmed for Vic Open

WINNER of 41 LPGA Tour titles and Senior LPGA champion in 2022, Australian golfing legend Karrie Webb has confirmed her return to the Vic...