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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...

April 29, 2022

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...

April 29, 2022

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...

April 28, 2022

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...

April 28, 2022

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...

April 26, 2022

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...

April 26, 2022

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...

April 26, 2022

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...

April 24, 2022

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...