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May 27, 2022

Ammos trusting the process

HEAVILY touted Bellarine Netball League (BNL) favourites Geelong Amateur are on a mission to finish what they started in 2021, but that objective is...

May 27, 2022

New local leaders emerge from Casuarina program

SIXTEEN locally based participants have graduated from the Surf Coast Shire's 2022 Casuarina Community Leadership Program, better enabling them to work collaboratively with their...

May 24, 2022

Thousands pack out GOR Running Festival

CLOSE to 8,000 runners taking part in races spanning 1.5km to 60km descended on the famous Great Ocean Road for the 18th edition of...

May 22, 2022

Anglesea IGA recognised for community impact

A TOWN-FAVOURITE has been awarded at this year's IGA Industry Awards of Excellence for its dedication to the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet communities. Family-owned Anglesea...

May 20, 2022

‘Basketball for all’ the motto at Lara

THE northern suburbs sporting community is set to benefit from a range of basketball programs run by the local basketball club. Lara Giants Basketball Club...

May 20, 2022

Brown to stay on for third season at Joeys

A STALWART of local women's cricket in Geelong has announced she is staying on as head coach of St Joseph's female first XI. Joeys female...

May 19, 2022

Start your engines: Surf Coast racers rev up for Finke 2022

THE Surf Coast will again be represented this Queen’s Birthday long weekend at one of the world’s greatest desert races. Moriac and Lorne locals Danielle...

May 19, 2022

Clean up 3228 with a mate

DEDICATED volunteers from across the 3228 postcode are taking part in clean ups at three Surf Coast locations this Sunday, with organisers encouraging more...

May 16, 2022

Ageing committee submission window to close

THE Surf Coast Shire is on the hunt for last-minute expressions of interest to form the council's new Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC) that...

May 16, 2022

Community groups rejoice for Neighbourhood House Week

THOUSANDS of Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the nation are celebrating their roles within the community with Neighbourhood House Week in full swing...

May 15, 2022

Sou’West turns one after rollercoaster first year

TORQUAY’S newest brewery is celebrating one year of operation after not knowing if it would survive past the first few months of business. Sou’West Brewery,...

May 15, 2022

Torquay father achieves ‘Forrest Gump’-like feat

A TORQUAY resident with an urge to overcome obstacles has thrown himself in the deep end by walking 700 kilometres in three weeks. Luke Stronach...

May 13, 2022

Anglesea powerhouses join Magpies flock

NORTH Geelong Cricket Club is fresh off winning its third-straight premiership proving they are the best side in Geelong, and now they look even...

May 13, 2022

SBA grand finals sound off on stellar summer season

SURFCOAST Basketball Association (SBA) has held a successful grand final weekend to farewell its long-awaited summer season as Wurdi Baierr Stadium hosted hundreds of...

May 13, 2022

Community groups receive IDAHOBIT funding to “go rainbow”

SURF Coast Shire council has awarded funding to four different applicants this year in a bid to encourage inclusive and inviting events that will...

May 12, 2022

Supercats weather Thunder in Round 3

THE Geelong Supercats' home record remained perfect against Keilor last weekend with the women improving their record to 3-1 as the men maintained their...

May 10, 2022

Mental health courses on offer down the coast

RESIDENTS in Lorne, Apollo Bay and across the Surf Coast will soon have access to important Mental Health First Aid courses at a hugely...

May 9, 2022

Busiest SLSC patrol season to date ends

RED and yellow flags across the region have been brought in as surf life saving clubs say goodbye to the 2021-2022 patrol season. The 2021-22...

May 7, 2022

Thousands take part in Great Ocean and Otway ride

MORE than 3,500 riders enjoyed the picturesque views of the Great Ocean Road during this year’s Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride. The sun came...

May 6, 2022

Bellarine commences winter competitions

BASKETBALL is back on the Bellarine following the long-awaited commencement of the winter season in Drysdale as thousands of players return to the court. The...

May 6, 2022

Council opens sports census for future planning

QUESTIONS regarding facility usage, female participation and required upgrades will encompass just some of the city’s newly opened sports census. The annual City of Greater...

May 5, 2022

Cats pounce on Hawks at packed out home opener

LAST Saturday’s NBL1 Geelong Supercats double-header was the first time in almost three years that a sell-out crowd witnessed a basketball game as the...

May 5, 2022

Hawks continue to soar through Round 5

CO-COACH at the Drysdale Hawks Ben Carmichael believes more clarity and hard work have been the key to the side’s success through five weeks...

May 1, 2022

Hub for all headlines Stribling Reserve unveiling

THE doors of Lorne’s Stribling Reserve have officially opened, with sporting clubs, schools and community members able to come together at the new facilities Community...