Inclusive women’s program arrives in Drysdale
A BELLARINE-based club and resident are looking to use soccer as a way of re-engaging the Drysdale community as the region emerges from COVID-19...
Thousands to attend annual ride
ONE of Australia’s premier cycling events returns to the region this Saturday with 3,500 riders registered to take part. The Great Ocean and Otway Classic...
The Arena to host Supercats homecoming
BEING forced to play in front of no spectators at the end of the 2021 season left a sour taste in the mouth of...
Women’s Showcase to hit Geelong
AUSTRALIA’S best female baseball talent will show off their skills on the diamond when they descend on Geelong Baseball Centre early next month. Baseball Australia’s...
Rubbish crusade reaches month-long milestone
A CORE group of dedicated volunteers has continued to make a tangible difference to the Torquay community and environment over the past month. Since February...
Stockton named runner-up for statewide leadership award
ONE of the Surf Coast's leading environmental advocates has been recognised on the statewide stage as a result of his leadership across the region. Graeme...
SCAS to join Arts Trail as co-producer
A LEADING community art organisation will play a pivotal role in delivering this year's Surf Coast Arts Trail. The Surf Coast Shire has announced Torquay-based...
Mental health centre recognised at Design Awards
A NEW mental health centre co-designed by consumers, carers, providers, and design experts has been highly commended at the Victorian Premier's Design Awards. The innovative...
Volunteers smash Torquay target for Good Friday Appeal
A DEDICATED squad of Torquay locals exceeded their ambitious Good Friday Appeal fundraising goal by more than $3000. The combined effort from members of Torquay...
Athletes ready to raise the bar at Geelong Arena
VICTORIA’S best gymnasts will converge on Geelong Arena this weekend to decide the state’s best in the lead-up to the national championships in May. Gymnastics...
St Leonards appoints senior coaches for 2022-23
TWO head coaches have been named at Len Trewin Reserve for the 2022-23 season as St Leonards Cricket Club enters a landmark 75th year...
Ranger premieres short film at Torquay showroom opening
SEB ROBINSON’S career as a helicopter pilot came to life on the big screen Thursday night following Ranger Outdoor’s film premiere after months of...
Play emboldened by history: Joey’s set to host ANZAC Day bouts
THIS year’s Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) ANZAC Day games head to Herne Hill Reserve on Monday as the matchup dating back more than...
Sweating it out for breast cancer
FITNESS enthusiasts across the Surf Coast will sweat it out in an epic evening of exercise and support to raise awareness and funds for...
Duo raises funds for Timor- Leste preschool construction
TWO friends have completed one of the state's most difficult walks in two days to raise important funds for construction of a preschool in...
1,500 runners expected for Century as entries open
MORE than 1,500 runners are expected to take part in the Surf Coast Century ultra marathon on September 17 after race entries opened on...
Great Ocean Road to feature in Great Vic Bike Ride
THE Great Ocean Road will feature in Victoria’s biggest bike ride this year along with volcanic craters, Otway rainforests, and townships in the Golden...
Biennale returns to Lorne after four-year absence
STANDOUT works by Australian and international sculpture artists took up residency on Lorne’s foreshore throughout March and April, drawing more than 25,000 visitors. Lorne’s first...
Shire opens kinder enrolments for 2023
SURF Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton is encouraging parents to enroll their children in kindergarten for developmental benefits and to get access to one...
Hauenstein secures GCA’s top gong
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) has awarded the first division’s top individual accolade to one of the competition’s youngest players at this year’s presentation...
Local lifesavers represent at Aussie Champs
LOCAL surf life saving clubs have performed exceptionally at this year’s national championships as athletes brought home five gold, two silver and three bronze...
Roos announce new naming rights partners for 2022
ANGLESEA Football Netball Club has announced its naming rights partner for the 2022 season following the club's second naming rights draw in two years. Anglesea...
GSCC encourages more than races
A SURF COAST-based cycling club is urging riders 30 years or older to join an encouraging community that provides safe exercise to people no...
Soccer mums biting into the action
MOTHERS at a Bellarine-based soccer club are putting their ball skills to the test thanks to a new and exciting initiative. Based at Lake Reserve...