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January 9, 2020
Scouting ahead
THE 1st Torquay Scout Group will use a Surf Coast Shire council grant to aid in the purchase of camping equipment.
Torquay Scouts president Desley...
January 9, 2020
Blitz Golf thrills at Curlewis
CURLEWIS’S Blitz Golf tournament delivered on its promise to excite spectators, with an incredibly close final round deciding the winner.
Winner of last year’s New...
January 9, 2020
Bay Crits goes down to the last sprint
THERE was plenty of drama packed into the three-day Lexus of Blackburn Bay Crits, which were held in Geelong and Williamstown and came to...
January 9, 2020
Rip View Swim Classic raises money and spirits
THE 32nd annual Rip View Swim Classic was held on Sunday at Point Lonsdale.
More than 1,000 people participated in the swim, helping raise money...
January 9, 2020
Surf Coast orienteering series gets under way
THE first of four 2020 Surf Coast Series orienteering events was held on the weekend in Barwon Heads.
The series, which now heads to Point...
January 9, 2020
Tim Gates Classic celebrates 10th year running
MORE than 700 people participated in the 10th annual Tim Gates Classic Fun Run/Walk at Fairhaven Beach on Sunday.
The funds raised from the event...
January 9, 2020
Record numbers set to run in Mountain to Surf
TOMORROW (Friday, January 10) will see a record number of competitors take part in the Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf.
About 2,300 people will set...
January 9, 2020
McKeon joins fellow Olympians for Lorne Pier to Pub
TAKING place in just two days (Saturday, January 11), the Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub will now feature Olympic swimmer David McKeon alongside fellow...
January 9, 2020
David Picken turns passion into print
Surf Coast Football Club (SCFC) stalwart and local resident David Picken has recently launched a book, The Time of My Football Life.
Mr Picken has...
January 3, 2020
Opening the Nightjar
THE first Nightjar Festival of the new year was held at Torquay Common yesterday (Thursday, January 2). Now in its 10th year, the festival saw...
January 2, 2020
Taking a trip down surf memory lane
The Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) recently unveiled a new exhibition looking back at the vehicles surfers have used to chase waves over the...
January 2, 2020
Lions help Tigers get there, oh my
THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club Under 15 side recently had the opportunity to tour Adelaide and take on some of the local clubs.
The team...
January 2, 2020
Rock2Ramp registers record numbers
ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held its annual Rock2Ranp competition last week, with more than 1,000 competitors taking to the water.
The competition celebrated...
January 2, 2020
Bluebottles arrive at Surf Coast
BLUEBOTTLE jellyfishes have recently been found washed up on the shores of several local beaches.
The distinctive blue creatures have already been spotted in Torquay,...
January 2, 2020
Mental health charity ride exceeds lofty targets
A GROUP of Deakin medical students recently completed a ride across the country to raise funds for charity that researches and treats mental illness.
The...
January 2, 2020
Learning to be the leaders of tomorrow
A LOCAL school recently participated in a program aiming to grow future leaders in the community.
Surf Coast Secondary College students took part in Upstart's...
January 2, 2020
Entries open for Victorian Inclusive Championship
ENTRIES are now open for the second Victorian Inclusive Championship, set to be held in Barwon Heads.
The two-round golf event will be co-hosted by...
January 2, 2020
World Game Fund opens to community clubs
SOCCER clubs around Victoria can now apply for the state government's World Game Facilities Fund.
An extra $20 million was recently added to the fund...
January 2, 2020
Mitchell to race in seventh Pier to Pub
ONE of the world's best Down syndrome swimmers will be among the 5,000 people taking part in this year's Pier to Pub on January...
January 2, 2020
Victorian Sports Awards recognise Starfish Nippers
NAOMI Symington and Janet Jones' work on the Starfish Nippers program has earned them a place among the finalists of Victorian Sports Awards.
The Anglesea...
January 2, 2020
Lions give crucial donation to Foundation 61
A GEELONG rehabilitation centre recently received a cheque from a local Lions club to help provide support for their clients.
The Torquay Lions gave $10,000...
January 2, 2020
Surf Coast authorities warn against illegal burn offs
THE Surf Coast Shire joined with police and firefighters last week to warn residents about the danger of illegal burn offs.
With the shire now...
December 26, 2019
The gift of giving: Christmas comes early for struggling residents
A BELLARINE business association recently gave money to residents in difficult times to help them enjoy Christmas. The Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA) held its...
December 26, 2019
Big Bash comes to Geelong
PEOPLE from Geelong and the Surf Coast were able to see the Big Bash League just up the road as the Melbourne Renegades came...
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