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April 22, 2025

Expression of interests open for Climate Emergency grants

THE Surf Coast Shire has opened an expressions of interest period for its Climate Emergency Grants. Open to individuals and community groups, the grant aims...

April 22, 2025

Positive Ageing Advisory Committee welcomes new members

THE Surf Coast Shire has welcomed four new members to its Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC) as they work to provide advice and direction...

April 21, 2025

Anzac Day on the Surf Coast

ON FRIDAY, April 25, communities around the nation will pause for Anzac Day as RSL Sub-branches host services, marches and gunfire breakfasts. On the Surf...

April 20, 2025

Crafting the perfect scent

FROM a young age, Aysha Hansen's memories have been intertwined with smells, reminding her of different moments in her life. After years of being fascinated...

April 18, 2025

Good Friday Appeal House brings smiles to faces

THIS year's Good Friday Appeal Charity Home is gearing up to go under the hammer next weekend where all proceeds will be donated to...

April 14, 2025

Free lessons offered to halt decline in kids’ swimming skills

THE City of Greater Geelong is offering free swimming lessons in an attempt to combat a decline in young children’s swimming skills. Research from Royal...

April 14, 2025

Desalinated water order to flow to Geelong

THE Victorian government has placed a 50 gigalitre water order at the Victorian Desalination Plant following the impacts of drying conditions. Announced on April 4...

April 13, 2025

New tobacco health warning welcomed by professionals

MANDATORY changes to Australia's tobacco products came into effect this month, a move welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council. Australia is now the second country...

April 13, 2025

Say hello to a new sauna experience

Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves sits Hello Sauna, a hive of relaxation and rejuvenation on the Bellarine. Made...

April 9, 2025

Tender awarded for pitch at Banyul-Warri Fields

EXPERTS in synthetic sports surfaces Polytan will take on the role of head contractor for the construction of the Banyul-Warri Fields hockey pitch. Announced by...

April 6, 2025

Combining style and durability at Shine the Label

THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...

April 4, 2025

Annual festival success

ORGANISERS of this year's Deans Marsh Festival are celebrating a successful event with a record number of attendees. Slightly wet weather wasn't enough to keep...

April 3, 2025

Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory

IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...

April 1, 2025

Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations

A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...

March 30, 2025

genU celebrates diverse art

Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...

March 30, 2025

Flower power for two local mums

A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...

March 29, 2025

Talk to discuss Aboriginal languages of Victoria

THE Surf Coast community is invited to learn about the Aboriginal languages of Victoria with a public lecture this weekend. Adjunct Associate Professor and linguist...

March 27, 2025

Rotary conference lands in Torquay

ROTARIANS descended on the Surf Coast over the weekend for the Rotary 9780 District Conference in Torquay. Held from Friday last week to Sunday, the...

March 25, 2025

Gala to raise awareness for autism

CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...

March 23, 2025

Finding peace in the chaos of life

SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...

March 22, 2025

Festival fun returns to Deans Marsh

THE annual Deans Marsh Festival is gearing up to return to the Surf Coast next weekend for its 27th instalment. To be held on March...

March 21, 2025

Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade

THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...

March 19, 2025

Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service

THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...

March 18, 2025

Commerce Torquay returns with networking event in March

COMMERCE Torquay will host the next event in its Socialise and Connect Business Networking series on Wednesday, March 19. Sponsored by Surf Coast Women's Health...