State-wide Total Fire Ban declared for Boxing Day
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TBA) has been declared for all of Victoria on Boxing Day (December 26) with hot, dry and windy conditions expected. During...
Masters Tournament takes centre court
BASKETBALLERS will descend on Torquay for the Surfcoast Basketball Association (SBA) Masters Tournament in February. The event, on February 1 and 2, aims to give...
Shire’s 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...
Service changes as Extreme Fire Danger Rating declared
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) has classified Boxing Day (December 26) for south-west Victoria as an 'Extreme' Fire Danger Rating day. This rating will impact...
Upgrades for north Geelong school
GEELONG’S Northern Bay College will receive more than $1.7 million in funding for improved facilities and maintenance works around the campus. The state government funded...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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,...