July 5, 2021
MP awaits update on feedlot claims
ALLEGED acts of animal cruelty at an intensive farming operation at Mount Duneed has highlighted the need for an Independent Office of Animal Protection,...
July 2, 2021
Cash spread in shire budget
THE Surf Coast Shire council has allocated $1 million for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre as part of its 2021-22 Budget, which...
July 1, 2021
Shire supports new Torquay hospital site
BY ALISON MARTIN SURF Coast Shire has supported the development of Torquay Community Hospital on South Beach Road, the state government's preferred site for the...
July 1, 2021
Winki protected from viewing platform plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a viewing platform at Winki Pop have been blocked by Surf Coast Shire Council. Councillors voiced concerns with the proposal and discussed...
June 30, 2021
Recognise and inspire with award nomination
DO YOU know a local person with a disability who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding achievements in advocacy, leadership, empowering others in...
June 29, 2021
Surf Coast split in federal boundary redistribution
Boundary changes will see Surf Coast Shire split between federal electorates, with Angelsea, Lorne and Winchelsea to become part of Wannon, which is current...
June 28, 2021
MasterChef goes cray-zy for the Bay
BY ALISON MARTIN A VISIT from MasterChef was what Apollo Bay’s fishing and tourism industries needed, and locals hope the harbour town is still fresh...
June 28, 2021
Destination Tokyo for local sports commentator
BY ALISON MARTIN TORQUAY-based sports commentator Chris Stubbs is getting ready for the “ultimate goal for any sports journo”, covering the Olympics out of Sydney...
June 24, 2021
Budget, hospital and land
SURF Coast Shire councillors have a lengthy agenda to work through tonight, from the 2021-22 Draft Budget and Torquay Community Hospital proposal to the...
June 24, 2021
City spends big on west hub
THE design and construction of the new $12.95-million Armstrong Creek West Community Hub is a step closer following the sign-off on City of Greater...
June 24, 2021
Landfill levy jump
SURF Coast Shire council has congratulated the community on reducing its kerbside waste by a third in the past five months, by separating food...
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