December 22, 2024
Sweetening the community spirit
The Geelong Beekeepers Club Inc is abuzz with generosity, giving their time to educate the community and donating jars of honey to a local...
December 20, 2024
Extreme fire danger day declared for the south-west
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) have declared Monday, December 16 a day with an "Extreme" Fire Danger Rating for Victoria’s south-west. As a result, several...
December 18, 2024
New study to highlight concussion in AFLW players
The impacts of concussion experienced by AFLW players will be put under the microscope in a new study. In partnership with the AFL, the Victorian...
December 17, 2024
Staying heart healthy this festive season
The Christmas and holiday period can bring with it work parties and catch-ups with friends and family, often filled with plenty of tempting food. As...
December 16, 2024
Fuelling careers in disability support
TO STRENGTHEN Victoria's disability workforce the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has opened applications for the Reginal Disability Worker Scholarships. Disability support work...
December 15, 2024
It’s about time to relax
Relaxation and wellness on the Surf Coast will rise to another level with the opening of About Time Bathhouse later this month. Featuring treatment rooms,...
December 15, 2024
Liminal Gallery goes large with new exhibition
More than 25 emerging local artists from the Geelong region now have their works on display in Liminal Gallery's 100+ exhibition. Officially opening on Saturday,...
December 13, 2024
Surf Coast kerbside rubbish collection changes
KERBSIDE waste collections will change in the Surf Coast Shire as the holiday season arrives. Waste collection will not operate on Christmas Day, with collections...
December 13, 2024
Growing and thriving through outdoor play and adventure
AT the Y Anglesea Discovery Camp, the focus is to get young people outdoors and learning, challenging comfort zones and connecting with the natural...
December 13, 2024
Coerver Coaching’s holiday programs attract professional talent
Professional soccer player and coach, Masamichi Kuroyanagi, can't wait to share his training tips and love of the game when Coerver Coaching kicks off...
December 13, 2024
Get ready for a splashtastic summer
Outside Adventures has kayaking fun suited to everyone, from five-day children's holiday camps to family-friendly tours. All activities are run by passionate kayaking instructors who...
December 13, 2024
Responding to the impacts of coastal hazards
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is working to create a new plan to respond to coastal hazard impacts. The team are in...
December 12, 2024
Help Our Village help struggling families
AFTER a year of record demand, Our Village (previously Geelong Mums) has launched its Festive Appeal. The rise in cost of living and need for...
December 12, 2024
Celebrating 10 years of service
FOR 10 years, Wave Rider South Coast Shuttles has been ensuring the community gets home from events and nights out safely. Owner Shaun Phillips has...
December 12, 2024
Taking control of your finances
Here we are; Christmas has snuck up on us again. One minute it's footy finals, the next minute it's December, Coles and Woolies are decked...
December 11, 2024
Wildlife volunteer grants now available
VICTORIA'S wildlife rescue volunteers are now able to apply for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grant with up to three thousand dollars in funding available. The grants...
December 10, 2024
Heart Foundation welcomes tougher tobacco regulations
The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Victorian government's passing of reforms to minimise illegal tobacco sales. The Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme)...
December 9, 2024
Local primary school gets multi-level classrooms
AS VICTORIAN school enrolments continue to grow, schools around the state will receive multi-storey classrooms. Mount Duneed's Mirripoa Primary School will be one of 11...
December 8, 2024
Handcrafted and traditional from start to finish
For more than three decades, South Coast Surfboards has been riding the waves of business, handcrafting boards and serving up coffees from its Torquay...
December 8, 2024
From family adventures to a children’s book
TORQUAY local Melissa Langley-Symonds has made her debut as an author, publishing her first children's book last month. The book, Foxy's Old School Van Trip,...
December 6, 2024
Carols to ring out on the Surf Coast
SURF Coast residents and visitors will get into the Christmas spirit this month as several carol events take place across the region. Events will start...
December 5, 2024
Sod turning marks beginning of Torquay’s aquatic and health centre
WORKS have begun on the Surf Coast's new aquatic facility, marked yesterday (December 4) by a sod turning ceremony. Surf Coast Shire mayor Mike Bodsworth...
December 4, 2024
Sod turned on new Torquay retirement village
THE first sod has been turned at the site of a new retirement village on the Surf Coast. New Zealand-based aged care and retirement company...
December 1, 2024
Creating a community space
Surf Coast locals Mick and Renae Ranger have unveiled their latest venture, where brewed beer, community spirit and good food collide at the newly-opened...
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