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About: Alison Martin

Posts by: Alison Martin

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...