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December 16, 2022

Oberin’s dedication a legendary effort

WINCHELSEA Playgroup facilitator Melissa Oberin is the Surf Coast Shire's latest Local Legend, taking the tally to six this year. Ms Oberin has been a...

December 16, 2022

Volunteer concerns at forefront of Bells Bash “pause”

A SUMMER favourite on the Surf Coast will not run next month as dwindling participation numbers have put a pause on a major Jan...

December 15, 2022

Gerdtz appointed AFL Barwon chair

AFL Barwon's deputy chair Michelle Gerdtz has been appointed as the new chair of the organisation, replacing Craig Keating...

December 15, 2022

Cats yet to commit to final list spot

SIX fresh new faces will call Geelong home in season 2023 following a memorable AFL draft, with a seventh name to be...

December 14, 2022

Sevens heaven: Leisure Networks reveals news comp

A NEW football competition is on its way to the region only a couple months after Leisure Networks announced the launch of its Inclusion...

December 14, 2022

Roos receive donation after strong start to season

ANGLESEA Cricket Club members' batting skills will be honed thanks to a Community Bank Surf Coast's Anglesea and District Branch donation. Players received a $5,000...

December 14, 2022

‘Tuesday Shed’ wraps up another year

A LONG-RUNNING partnership between Surf Coast Secondary and Torquay Community Men’s Shed is celebrating wrapping up its tenth year. “Tuesday Shed” as it is known,...

December 13, 2022

Geelong Gift to take over waterfront

ONE of the state's premier athletics events is returning to Geelong's Steampacket Gardens for the second time in 2022, with more than $10,000 up...

December 11, 2022

New base opened at Point Roadknight

TEN years of hard work from members, volunteers, and the community was celebrated with the official opening of Anglesea Motor Yacht Club (AMYC) redeveloped...

December 10, 2022

Local schools laud Great Vic Bike Ride as it rolls through region

THE Great Victorian Bike Ride has concluded for 2022 with thousands cycling the Great Ocean Road en route to Buninyong's finish line. Among more than...

December 9, 2022

Cycling Classic launches countdown to New Year’s Day start

THE countdown to the Citroën Bay Cycling Classic is underway following the event's official launch on Geelong Waterfront. Guests gathered at Novotel Geelong earlier this...

December 9, 2022

Scouts offer festivity one tree at a time

TORQUAY's local scouts group's biggest annual fundraiser has set up at Spring Creek Reserve. The 1st Torquay Scout Group's Christmas Tree Drive is on until...

December 9, 2022

Wader wins Local Legend award

THE Surf Coast Shire has waded through its latest wave of nominations to name its newest Local Legend, Wednesday Ocean Waders' Jo Halley. There was...

December 9, 2022

Torquay and Ocean Grove claim success in Lorne

THE junior lifesaving season is officially under way as Lorne Surf Life Saving Club opened the first week of summer by hosting back-to-back junior...

December 9, 2022

Torquay farewells captivating Beach Volleyfest

A PACKED crowd on centre court cheering on Aussie athletes in two medal games provided the perfect end to the Surf Coast's first beach...

December 9, 2022

Vic secures podium finish at junior nationals

THE Victorian Junior Surfing Team has managed a podium finish at North Stradbroke Island last weekend. Team Victoria placed third overall at the Woolworths Australian...

December 8, 2022

All-Ability Surf program to make Surf Coast debut

A NOT-FOR-PROFIT surf therapy initiative catering to children with autism will make its debut on the shores of the Surf Coast, promoting benefits associated...

December 8, 2022

Calisthenics club unveils first All Abilities class

AN All Abilities Calisthenics class will be made available in Torquay at the start of next year, providing a new and inclusive space to...

December 7, 2022

Bells to to host leg of Junior Surfing Titles

SURFING Victoria has announced three locations for its Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles series in 2023. The three-part event crowns Victorian Junior Champions in Under...

December 6, 2022

Bellarine Athletics well represented at All Schools

EIGHT Bellarine Athletics Club junior athletes will take to the national stage in the hopes of being named All School champions. Miller Smith, Bruno Parfitt,...

December 6, 2022

Pickleballers win big at Pan Pacific Masters

LOCAL pickleballers have a reached a new milestone, accumulating just as many medals at an International event for the first time in the club's...

December 5, 2022

Anglesea SLSC toasts 70 years on the Surf Coast

ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club has celebrated 70 years of patrolling beaches, community engagement and providing life-saving skills. Past and present members gathered earlier this...

December 3, 2022

Light festival reaches new, festive heights

MILLIONS of Christmas lights will light up Wallington's skyline for Adventure Park Christmas Festival of Lights extravaganza. Adventure Park Geelong's second lightshow features three million...

December 3, 2022

Academy providing elite opportunities for Surf Coast footballers

A POPULAR soccer academy on the Surf Coast is enjoying strong numbers in 2022 with the new year right around the corner. The Surf Coast...