Events

Tourism has grown into a major industry throughout the Surf Coast. It directly and indirectly employs 1000s of people and sustains many coastal lifestyles. Victoria Tourism Week which runs from… Read more »

Saturday 18th September – 10am – 4pm Sunday 19th September – 10am – 4pm Venue: Anglesea Memorial Hall & Senior Citizens Building Displays and Stalls Guided wildflower walks and bus… Read more »

A major fishing tournament being held in conjunction with this year’s St. Leonards Festival is expected to attract more than 200 entries. Competition organiser Phil Walters said the number would… Read more »

Starts at Saturday, 30 Oct 2010 – Ends at Sunday, 31 Oct 2010 Celebrate Geelong's premium cool climate wines and regional produce at the annual Toast to the Coast Festival…. Read more »

Date: 14th – 17th October 2010 Venue: Geelong Show Grounds   The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society will celebrate its 155th Show this year. This is quite an achievement… Read more »

Organisers of the annual Bellarine Art Show predict this year’s event will be one of the most successful of its kind ever staged in the region The show, now in… Read more »

Families of children with life-limiting illnesses can wait months or even years for vital equipment to ensure the quality of their lives. Some children’s conditions deteriorate to the point that the… Read more »

A beautifully restored 1923 Buick Roadster will take pride of place at the St Leonards Festival being held Melbourne Cup weekend. The classic two-seater is one of a large number… Read more »

Joining the already wide array of artists on the festival stages will be the man many have labelled the “indigenous Johnny Cash” Frank Yamma, Melbourne’s favourite punk rockers, The Meanies,… Read more »

Fire Action Week 2010 calls on all Victorians to prepare for the upcoming fire season. CFA urges everyone, no matter where they live, to learn more about fire and make… Read more »

A series of postcards celebrating our love affair with the beach will be released at this year’s St Leonards Festival. The cards, best described as “mini original artworks” are from… Read more »

A record crowd of more than 3-thousand people is expected to attend this year’s St Leonards Festival. The event, now in its fourth year, will be held on Saturday October… Read more »

Date: 23rd October 2010 Time: 10am – 10pm Place: Eumeralla, Great Ocean Road, Anglesea 12/6/3 hour Mountain Bike Races. This is a great place for mountain bike racing. Just out… Read more »

Final preparations are underway for the St Leonards Festival to be held this coming Saturday (October 30th). Organiser Steve Walsh said the Festival, now in its fourth year, has become… Read more »

The pills online pharmacy future of the St Leonards Festival is looking sunny despite the early abandonment of this year’s event due to extreme weather. A prolonged, violent rainstorm on… Read more »

Event Date: Sunday 7th November 2010 Riders briefing at 7:15am Ride from 7:30am, riders will be released based on classification (av speed of: 20km p/h, 25km p/h, 30km p/h or… Read more »

Event Date: 26, 27, 28 November 2010 Location: Queenscliff The Queenscliff Music Festival’s 2010 program is now set and all session tickets have been released so snap up a bargain… Read more »

Schoolie Week: 19th November – 4th December 2010 Year 12 graduates who live on the Surf Coast and want to celebrate their achievement locally can register for this year’s school… Read more »

With The Falls Music & Arts Festival LORNE* selling out in September, we’re giving those who missed out one last chance to snap up a ticket thanks to The Falls… Read more »

Date: Saturday, Nov 27, 2010 Place: 29 Baines Crescent, Torquay Registration: 12pm Watch Australia's best underground skaters battle it out for cash prizes on Dragon's Big Vert Ramp. Plenty of… Read more »

No voter will be turned away from a voting centre for failing to enrol or update their details in ime for November’s State election. Recent changes to Victorian legislation mean… Read more »

St Leonards Carols by Candlelight Date: Sunday 12th December Time: 5pm Venue: St Leonards Primary School in Murradoc Road The Christmas spirit is coming to the picturesque beach resort of… Read more »

Torquay is set to captivate lovers of art next weekend as celebrated local artists exhibit art in non-traditional settings as a part of the “Seaweed” Installation Exhibition and ART TRAIL…. Read more »

In a ploy to keep scalpers at bay, The Falls Music and Arts Festival Lorne has a brand new ticket – designed just in time to save your new year!… Read more »

Aireys Inlet | Winchelsea | Torquay | Lorne | Anglesea Aireys Inlet Community Carols Date: Friday, 10th December 2010 Place: Aireys Inlet Community Centre, Great Ocean Road Time: 7:30pm –… Read more »

Championship Moves Presented by Chiko Pro Junior Men’s Evo Pro Junior Women’s presented by Ghanda Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 3 and 1 star rated respectively Prize Money: $23 000… Read more »

People celebrating the Generic Levitra Super Active+ Online Pharmacy New Year on the Surf Coast are encouraged to welcome 2011 with a friendly, fun and glass-free celebration. Glass is banned… Read more »

The very funny and heart warming Californian surf film STOKED AND BROKE will have its Australian premier on the opening night of the Surf World International Surf Film Festival, Torquay… Read more »

The Department of Sustainability and Environment’s annual Summer by the Sea festival kicks off on Monday 3 January with a heap of coastal activities for the community to enjoy. Spokesperson… Read more »

The ROLA Victorian SUP Titles supported by VB and Power Balance will launch this summer at the protected corner of Pt. Danger (Cosy Corner) in Torquay. Never before has there… Read more »

The Department of Sustainability and Environment’s annual Summer by the Sea festival kicks off on Monday 3 Cleocin gel January online pharmacy with prescription with a heap of coastal activities… Read more »

Award-winning international surf films and some of Australia’s best will feature in a four-day festival of surf film running at Torquay’s Surf World Museum from December 27-30. Arguably the best… Read more »

Six String Events & Wolseley Wines Presents Good Vintage Vibes Mia Dyson is coming home for Chrissy and Good Vintage Vibes will be her only Australian show! Mia Dyson, the… Read more »

by Will Wolseley Fogg is transcendental funk! Jeff Raglus and Bruce Haymes can be blamed for Fogg. After travelling around the world for years with the 'Bachelors from Prague', and… Read more »

Posted by Martin Anderson CFA Member, Wednesday, 26 January 2011 CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson has congratulated four CFA members who have been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM)…. Read more »

Every Summer Sunday in February 5pm to 7:30pm at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Come with friends and family and join us for our popular February concerts. There's great music to… Read more »

until 1 May 2011 Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) was one of Australia's most complex, innovative and prolific artists. The role of Australian troops in the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1… Read more »

Musiktrafik presents the biggest gypsy party this side of the Balkans… The second Karavan! is on the way, bringing with it some of the greatest gypsy music from Australia and… Read more »

Eu thanatos is on until Monday 14 March, Geelong Gallery, Lt Malop St, Geelong. by Deirdre Carmichael: Art in Geelong: artingeelong.com “Their suffering seems to go on and on…” So… Read more »

Surf Coast locals and visitors alike are being encouraged to make a difference to the local environment by registering as a volunteer for the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s Clean… Read more »

Event date: Saturday 26th March 2011 SuperSprint presents the 5th annual 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2011 – recognised as the best recreational ride in Australia! Don’t miss… Read more »

The Cuda Bar and Funny Guys .com.au present Three of Australia's best comedians in a night of riotous laughs. Featuring: Troy Kinne, Fox FM Melbourne Brad Oakes, The Comedy Channel… Read more »

This annual Autumn show features Daliahs, roses,fuschias, cut flowers, floral art preserves and much more. Special 20th anniversary show this year! Come see the largest collection of Dahlias in Australia…. Read more »

Surf Coast Arts recently announced via Facebook, that the Surf Coast Film Society has changed its screening venue from the Surf World Theatre to the Anglesea & District Community House…. Read more »

The Winchelsea Uniting Church is holding its annual fundraising auction this Saturday at the Hesse Street Reserve. If you like visiting farm clearing sales or looking for the perfect collectors… Read more »

Rip Curl International has today announced that planning for this year’s Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach – which runs from April 19 to 30 – has been bolstered by… Read more »

See the spaceships that have launched astronauts and cosmonauts into space in the first 50 years of human spaceflight. Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration

The Surf Coast Shire is joining local businesses in Torquay to provide 18 live sites where you can enjoy the action with some of the best local hospitality available. As… Read more »

Easter Sunday 24 April 2011 Anglesea Riverbank Market is held on the western bank of the picturesque Anglesea River. This outdoor market has something for everyone, including produce, crafts and… Read more »

BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Friday, April 15, 2011) – The world’s best female surfers are poised to return to the competitive singlet with the second stop on the 2011 ASP Women’s… Read more »

Round 4 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger is underway with a solid clean swell. Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, Kelly Slater (USA), 39, Jordy Smith… Read more »

For the third time, Joel Parkinson has claimed the Bell at the climax of this years Rip Curl Pro held at Bells Beach. Mick Fanning, who had performed powerfully throughout… Read more »

(left to right) Bri Moreau (ground crew) and Chris Vogelzange (pilot) When I first saw it, I thought the aliens had arrived to watch the Rip Curl Pro at Bells… Read more »

The National Celtic Festival, Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music and culture is held over the June long week-end 10 – 13 June 2011, in beautiful Portarlington,… Read more »

World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all… Read more »

Many a World Environment Day activity over the years has been spent pulling Boneseed out of the ground, but this April, Boneseed was planted in the heath land of Alcoa’s… Read more »

The countdown is on for the biggest craic in the southern hemisphere as the National Celtic Festival gets set to take over the coastal town of Portarlington this long-weekend, June… Read more »

A quick news flash to remind you about Wintersong, being held at Aireys Inlet this long weekend if you are on the coast. Wintersong 2011 is the same format as… Read more »

Come and warm those winter bones, and ROCK THE HALL with Queenscliff Music Festival. A musical feast with a little bit of Soul, Funk, Rock, Blues, and even a dash… Read more »

Andrew Katos, Member for South Barwon encourages the community to support the 4th Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival to be held on the 18-19th June at Torquay College, Grossmans… Read more »

The Celtic gods smiled down upon the National Celtic Festival with three days and nights of clear skies and bright sunshine across the winter long-weekend of celebrations. Around 14,000 visitors… Read more »

Chinese Contemporary Ink Wash Painting An educator’s preview Exhibition Details Date: Tuesday 19 July Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm Location: Little Malop St, Geelong Victoria 3220 Bookings: Bookings essential by Thursday… Read more »

Children’s Holiday Storytime Readings. Suitable for: 3-6 years Book: Where is the Green Sheep & Sheep Craft Activity: Date: Wed 13th July @11am Venue: Great Escape Books, Shop 4, 75… Read more »

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is reminding Victorians that they only have one week left to nominate people and groups who are making a positive difference to their… Read more »

This years VSCC is kicking off on July 24th with our newest event, the regional mountain biking event to be held in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road! Victoria’s biggest… Read more »

Date: Saturday Time: 7:30pm – Sunday at 1:00am Venue: Anglesea Town Hall (location map) Tickets: $35 pp (available at the door) The biggest function on our social calender year is… Read more »

Artists and art lovers are invited to draw on their ideas, flare, skills and knowledge to help shape the 2011 High Tide Arts Festival. As part of the preparations, local… Read more »

The first round of artists for this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival has been revealed as well as a number of exciting, new announcements at a launch event held today at… Read more »

There has always been an art exhibition held in conjunction with the Aireys Inlet Festival of Words but this is the first time that the art works are to be… Read more »

Please take time to check out the following video which shows our community voice in action. The Red Rally was held in Torquay to protest against the development of the… Read more »

Event Details Proudly presented by ANGAIR – Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Flora and Fauna Date: 24 -25 September 2011 Where: Memorial Hall, 3 McMillan Street,… Read more »

Prepare for an extravagant night on Friday 12th August 2011 as the Anglesea Music Festival celebrates its first unrepeatable one night only, amazing line up of stars, fundraising event. Help… Read more »

An uprising of local music will rock the Anglesea Memorial Hall on Friday 5 August with five top local acts playing an all-ages show. Date: Friday 5 August 2011 Time:… Read more »

Wrap Yourself in Words this Winter Dates: Friday 19 August – Sunday 21st August Following the enormous success of the previous three Festivals, attracting around 3,000 literary lovers and art… Read more »

Short Play Fest, A Feast Of Entertainment Dates: 27 & 28 August 2011 Venue: Anglesea Community Hall, McMillan Street, Anglesea Tickets: Full weekend pass is $30 per adult, session tickets… Read more »

(Sunday 14th August 2011): Port Macqaurie welcomed Australia’s best on a beautiful morning, as the banks at Bonny Hills proved a perfect break for day one of The Australian Surf… Read more »

Event Details Date: August 27 – 28, 2011 Times: Saturday 2pm & 7pm Sunday: 10am & 1pm Venue: Anglesea Community Hall, McMillan Street, Anglesea 3230 Tickets: $10 – $15 (At… Read more »

Review by Sally Groom of the Exhibition: ‘Poetic Mix’ at Eagles Nest Gallery, part of the 2011 Aireys Festival of Words There was a strong visual arts component in the… Read more »

The High Tide Arts Festival Committee this week announced Bellbrae artist David Rossiter as the winner of the 2011 logo design competition. Committee chair Martin Duke said that this year’s… Read more »

50's – 60's Culture By The Sea 9th – 11th September 2011 Transport yourself to a bygone era and glam up – 50’s style – as the majestic seaside location… Read more »

The Torquay Theatre Troupe emerged triumphant from the Anglesea One Act Play Festival last weekend, receiving an incredible eight gongs from a total of 13 awards handed out on August… Read more »

Fantastic new Children’s Event for the Surf Coast & Geelong Region Date: 29th October 2011 Time: 10am – 4pm Venue: Barwon Park Mansion Winchelsea Tickets: $40.00 for the whole family… Read more »

The Surf Coast Shire announced this week that all is set for the end of the year youth bash known as Concrete Audio. Surf Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Dean Webster… Read more »

Join the Otway Estate Winery for a fantastic day celebrating Oktoberfest, with traditional German beer, music and food. You can try their specially-brewed "Oktoberfest Lager", and enjoy hearty Bavarian fare… Read more »

The new Whites Beach Playground will be officially opened at a public ceremony this Sunday 20 November from 3pm-4:30pm. The ceremony is open to everyone and will feature live music,… Read more »

SURF FEST contest is happening on Saturday 19th November at Jan Juc beach. SURF FEST is a community surfing event which is held each year in partnership with surfing students… Read more »

Marshroom Arts and Deans Marsh Art Studio present the 2011 Deans Marsh Art Exhibition. EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday 2nd December 2011 Time: 6pm Venue: Deans Marsh Art Studio, 16 Lorne… Read more »

Location: St Cuthbert's Uniting Church grounds, Lorne Date: Saturday 17th December 2011 Time: 6.30pm BYO: Rug and singing voice. Candles and programs will be available on the night. Lorne Location… Read more »

Torquay High Tide Arts Festival is a community festival. The 2011 theme is 'Awakening the senses'. High Tide is supported by the Surf Coast Shire, Torquay Foreshore and many community… Read more »

Date: Saturday December 3 2011 Time: 11am – 12.30pm Location: Danawa Community Garden, Torquay This year the Surf Coast Energy Group’s Grow it! project has installed over 115 raised veggie… Read more »

Time: 4pm – 9pm Date: Friday 9 December 2011 Location: Birregurra Park and Main Street In the coming 2011 festive season, set in the town's picturesque park, Birregurra will host… Read more »

Event Details Date: 3rd-6th January, 2012 Venue: Surfworld Museum, Torquay The best surf films and documentaries are coming to the Surfworld International Surf Film Festival to be staged at the… Read more »

Victoria’s summer of tennis will roll into February next year when Geelong Lawn Tennis Club hosts a Davis Cup tie between Australia and China. Premier Ted Baillieu said the news… Read more »

Birregurra Twilight Market and Christmas Carols Date: Friday, 9 December 2011 Time: 4pm – 9pm Location: Birregurra Park and Main Street, Birregurra, Victoria Description: Set in the town's picturesque park,… Read more »

Surf World Museum in Torquay will present a four day International Surf Film Festival from Tuesday 3 January to Friday 6 January 2012 featuring a range of exciting surf films… Read more »

Applications for the Deans Marsh Home Brewing Competition are now open. Competition categories include Larger, Ale, Pilsner, Stout & Cider. Beer and cider will be judged on colour, clarity, flavour… Read more »

This is the trailer for the new surf film Thirty Thousand, which will feature on opening night at this year's International Surf Film Festival held at Surfworld, Torquay 3rd January…. Read more »

Grass-fed beef and lamb + seasonal produce + premium craft beer + meat master Adrian Richardson = primal gourmet in Camperdown. We've unleashed meat maestro Adrian Richardson (La Luna Bistro)… Read more »

There’s no better time than summer to grab your mates, jump in the car and head to the beach. But when you get behind the wheel, respect the road like… Read more »

This Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February we have 2 very special screenings of Benjamin Safari's latest surf adventure THE DREAM. Doors open 8.00pm, both shows start at 8.30pm. All… Read more »

Event Information When: Saturday 11th February 2012 Time: starts 6.30 pm Venue: St. Georges River, Lorne Victoria B.Y.O candles & picnic. Yhere are prizes to be won, so come for… Read more »

Christo Reid author of CACTUS and curator of the CACTUS exhibition will be coming to the Surfworld Museum, Torquay on Wednesday 15th February to share his stories about one of… Read more »