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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
New Food Hub announced in Freshwater Creek
A NEW food hub catering to growers and producers across the Surf Coast is on its way to Freshwater Creek. As part of a partnership...
Rip View Swim Classic lands in Lonnie
A TIGHT finish in the 1.2km open male category and a dominant performance in the female open category concluded a stellar afternoon at the...
Epworth extends major partnership with AFL Barwon
EPWORTH Geelong will continue to play a leading role in women's footy for another year, extending its partnership with AFL Barwon into 2023. The announcement...
Jones rides to fairytale finish as Roseman-Gannon repeats
DRAMATIC scenes concluded three days of racing on the Geelong Waterfront after Brenton Jones secured the swansong to his 20-year career, taking out the...
Sailing Champions League to return to Corio Bay
THE "club versus club" sailing competition known as the VIC Sailing League is back at the Festival of Sails in 2023, as local teams...
Athletes of Iron primed for Jim Wall
TWO-TIME reigning Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Iron winner Matt Gilling expects a tight race as the annual Torquay SLSC event returns to Torquay...
Veteran cricketers to return to Mt Moriac for annual challenge
MODEWARRE Cricket Club will again provide the backdrop of Geelong Cricket's Veterans Challenge Match. The annual match between Geelong Over 50s Cricket Club and the...
Cats director steps down from Board
DIRECTOR of the Geelong Cats and life member Dr Hugh Seward has stepped down from the board of directors following the club's premiership season. Dr...