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December 5, 2019
Ticketless parking trial begins in central Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is trialling a new parking system the council hopes will lead to better conditions for motorists and business owners.
On...
December 5, 2019
Local businesses excel in Victorian Tourism Awards
BUSINESSES from the Surf Coast and Bellarine were well-represented at the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's Victorian Tourism Awards last week.
Lorne's Live Wire Park received...
December 5, 2019
Shire and city to enter Fire Danger Period
THE Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong will officially enter the Fire Danger Period from 1am on Monday, December 9 .
Fire...
December 5, 2019
City looks to manage $28 million heritage collection
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging the community to return any arts and heritage items that may belong to the city or its...
December 5, 2019
Flying high: Avalon crowned as Major Airport of the Year
AVALON Airport was recently named Major Airport of the Year at the National Airport Industry Awards.
The annual awards are hosted by the Australian Airports...
December 5, 2019
Grants seek to bring inclusivity through sport
THE federal government has dedicated $19.6 million to grants improving social inclusion in sports and other physical activities.
The Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and...
December 5, 2019
Barwon Valley School thrives in Achievement Program
BARWON Valley School recently received recognition from the state government for their work promoting healthy lifestyles for their students.
They are the first special education...
December 5, 2019
Kaufland fails to get Geelong council’s support
THE City of Greater Geelong does not support the development of a Kaufland supermarket in Highton.
The proposed site for the store is at 140-156...
December 5, 2019
Plans revealed for Port resort
PLANS are afoot for a large resort to be built in Portarlington.
Melbourne-based building group Contra Constructions recently announced their ambition to build the facilities...
December 5, 2019
Local surf prodigies to compete in national titles
AUSTRALIA'S best junior surfers are competing at the Surf Dive N Ski (SDS) Australian Junior Surfing Titles, with surfers from the Surf Coast and...
December 5, 2019
Cricket round-up: Fallon’s eight-for gives Barwon Heads upper hand
ROUND 7 of the BCPA was marked by a couple of sensational individual bowling performances.
Having taken 6/38 against Queenscliff last week, Barwon Heads Michael...
November 28, 2019
Australian auctioneer wins Australasian title for record third time
AUSTRALIAN auctioneer Justin Nickerson has won the prestigious Australasian Auctioneering Championship for a record third time and is the first time an Australian has...
November 28, 2019
Torquay Boardriders annual presentation night
The 41st year of the Torquay Boardriders Club (TBC) was an excellent 12 months for our club community. As our membership numbers continue to climb, 2019...
November 28, 2019
Mulder announced as new Torquay Golf Club captain
JOHN Mulder was named the new captain of Torquay Golf Club at the club's recent held 99th annual general meeting.
Mr Mulder takes over from...
November 28, 2019
Shire hosting International Day of People with Disability event
DISABILITY advocate Jax Jacki Brown will be speaking at the Surf Coast Shire's Council Chambers for International Day of People with Disability next week.
The...
November 28, 2019
FAD-tastic summer ahead for southwest fishers
Torquay’s offshore artificial fishing reef welcomed the return of five fish aggregating devices (FADs) last week, with another two to be deployed off Lorne...
November 28, 2019
AFL Victoria drops Community Championships
AFL Victoria recently announced that it will not be holding the Community Championships in 2020 while the tournament undergoes various changes.AFL Victoria surveyed the...
November 28, 2019
Young lifesavers step up ahead of summer
THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) recently had a large group of young lifesavers take another step in their lifesaving careers.
The 18 club...
November 28, 2019
Spring Creek hosts first Torquay women’s derby
THE second week of the GCA's Women's T/20 South saw the two Torquay sides meet at Spring Creek Reserve.
Torquay Black ended up taking a...
November 28, 2019
Cricket round-up: Leopold’s chase earns second win
THE weekend saw both the GCA and BCPA teams finish of their two-day matches.
In the GCA division 1 Leopold managed to chase down their...
November 28, 2019
Wadawurrung people share culture with locals
SOME of the Wadawurrung people recently held a gathering at Point Addis to share their heritage with people from the Indigenous community, the Torquay...
November 28, 2019
Cheeseman slams mystery phone poll
A MYSTERIOUS person or persons has commissioned a phone survey of Torquay residents aimed at swaying opinions towards supporting development in the Spring Creek...
November 28, 2019
Geelong Marlins win Victorian Water Polo Primary School Competition
THE GEELONG Schools Composite Team recently claimed victory in the Victorian Water Polo Primary Schools Competition boys division at the Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre.
The...
November 28, 2019
Runners light up the coast
MORE than 800 people joined in raced in the Afterglow Night Trail Run on the weekend along the Surf Coast Walk.
The unique race, held...
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