December 7, 2025
A unique take on sustainable jewellery
Milk bottle tops, bread tags, and plastic fish once filled with soy sauce are not uncommon to find washed up along the beaches. For some,...
December 5, 2025
Making a splash for breast cancer
A GROUP of dedicated swimmers have braved the Torquay waters every morning throughout November, raising money for breast cancer research. Led by breast cancer survivor,...
December 2, 2025
Court works begin at Banyul-Warri Fields
TORQUAY'S Banyul-Warri Fields netball courts are now closed to the public as repair and resurfacing works begin. As part of the works repairs will be...
November 30, 2025
Surf Coast Market gets festive
THE festive season is fast approaching and as such, markets around the Surf Coast are preparing to hold special Christmas editions. Markets are often filled...
November 27, 2025
Surf Coast well prepared for schoolies celebrations
YEAR 12 students across the state have marked a major milestone this month, as they complete their VCE exams. With exams now over and graduation ceremonies...
November 27, 2025
All Aboard celebrates ability at Tori Awards
ALL Aboard DisABILITY Services has honoured the achievements of its participants at its recent Tori Awards. As part of the celebrations, handmade trophies were presented...
November 26, 2025
Safety upgrades begin in Fischer Street
ROAD safety improvements have begun along Torquay's Fischer Street as crews work to install raised priority crossings and dedicated cycling lanes. As part of the...
November 26, 2025
Regulations change for voluntary assisted dying
NEW laws passed in state Parliament earlier this week will mean Victoria's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) regulations will change, bringing them in line with...
November 25, 2025
Historic first for Anglesea police station
FOR the first time in Anglesea's policing history, the station will welcome a female officer in charge. Sergeant Simonne Corin will take on the position...
November 25, 2025
Shoppers warned ahead of Christmas time scams
AS CHRISTMAS draws closer, the amount of online shopping climbs, with customers being warned not to fall victim to the holiday scams. Scammers are accelerating...
November 24, 2025
All Aboard partnership boosts pride
LOCAL charity All Aboard DisABILITY Support and Torquay's Lisieux Primary School have joined forces for an important collaboration. Participants from the support service's See Me...
November 24, 2025
Walking for domestic violence awareness
LOCALS are being invited to attend this year's Say No to Domestic and Family Violence Walk on Tuesday, November 25. Held by the Torquay Rotary...
November 23, 2025
sweet nights
FROM the 2004 days of In the Summertime through to The Good Life, Australian band Thirsty Merc have brought the hits for more than...
November 23, 2025
Food, wine and art combine
VIEWS that overlook Swan Bay, combined with food, wine and art, have shaped Quiddity Place into a Bellarine destination. From the family that brought Oakdene...
November 22, 2025
Luxurious tiny home hits the market
DESIGNED with modern Australian architecture in mind and to be as impressive as the environment it sits in, local builder Jason O'Neill has completed...
November 21, 2025
Geelong roads close to welcome Christmas
ROAD closures will be in effect around Geelong tomorrow (Saturday, November 22) night as the City of Greater Geelong begins its Christmas celebrations. Thousands of...
November 21, 2025
Surf Coast private gardens open for spring visitors
TWO gardens on the Surf Coast will welcome visitors next weekend as part of Open Gardens Victoria's spring events. The two private gardens offer a...
November 19, 2025
Huge incentives offered for Nyaal Banyul events
THE Victorian government is working to fill all the dates in the events calendar to the under-construction Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre,...
November 19, 2025
Surf Coast towns get tree boost
THE Surf Coast Shire's Branching Out program has seen streets in Deans Marsh and Winchelsea lined with trees. Working with the Deans Marsh Streetscaping Group,...
November 18, 2025
Torquay cyclist retires and joins Great Vic adventure
AS ONE Torquay resident enters retirement, he is taking on a different challenge by signing up for the TAC Great Vic Bike Ride. The annual...
November 17, 2025
Tragic conclusion to searches for missing men
THE search for two missing men has ended in tragedy, with police confirming bodies were located in Bellbrae and South Geelong over the weekend. Police...
November 17, 2025
Winchelsea’s public EV charger powers up
SURF Coast locals and visitors will now be able to charge their electric vehicles in Winchelsea, with the town's public charger now operational. Located near...
November 17, 2025
Dry soils spark urgent bushfire warning
FIRE authorities are warning Surf Coast Shire residents to prepare now for bushfire season as they brace for continued dry conditions. Rain deficiency in past...
November 17, 2025
GP bulk-billing boost to improve heart disease care
MORE people will be able to get help from their GP for heart disease prevention and management. Through the federal Government's bulk-billing expansion, more GP...
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