September 8, 2022
Surf Coast central to lifesaving Games plan
TORQUAY beaches could host 2026 Commonwealth Games lifesaving events under an audacious bid to include the sport in the program for the first time. Victorian,...
September 8, 2022
Stakeholders keen for start of $25m coast trail
COMMUNITY groups, tourism bodies and state ministers have celebrated a major milestone in the Victorian government's Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail, which is planned...
September 7, 2022
Sport leader to chair Games board
OUTGOING Richmond Football Club president Peggy O'Neal will play a lead role in the delivery of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The industry trailblazer, who was...
September 5, 2022
Tree trim for Lions Park elms
WINCHELSEA Lions Park's elm trees have had deadwood cut off to regenerate the significant vegetation and to preserve public health. Surf Coast Shire Council earlier...
September 4, 2022
Labour shortage could worsen: report
THE BARWON region must find an extra 18,300 workers by the end of 2025 to meet its employment demand according to a new workforce...
September 1, 2022
Councils sign up to green waste plan
LOCAL councils have finalised a deal to send green waste to a new energy hub that will produce renewable electricity and agricultural products. Barwon Water...
September 1, 2022
Hearing date for Leopold rezone
GEELONG council is preparing to hear public submissions on a planned rezone of three hectares of Leopold farmland for residential use. Two adjacent blocks –...
September 1, 2022
Artist callout for library showcase
STRIKING original artworks will be the centrepiece of the new Armstrong Creek Library, with local artists encouraged to lend their talents to the project. The...
September 1, 2022
$2-million mark in sight for Heads house price
Barwon Heads could soon become the region's first $2-million suburb and compete with Mornington hotspots as the hottest real estate in regional Victoria. Latest house...
September 1, 2022
Anticipated estate starts construction
Torquay developer Ample will soon break ground on a new 54-lot subdivision to bring much-needed housing supply to Port Campbell. Warrnambool-based contractor Duggan Civil is...
August 31, 2022
Change for health board
HEALTH industry finance executive Ian Broadway is the newest face on the Barwon Health board after earning appointment from the state government. Mr Broadway brings...
August 30, 2022
Petition response disappoints club
TORQUAY'S fledgling junior athletics club is "disappointed" that Surf Coast Shire Council has decided to wait on a commitment for a dedicated track and...
August 30, 2022
Calendar comp now open
ENTRIES are open for a Surf Coast calendar competition that will see 13 outstanding entries feature on walls across the shire. Surf Coast Shire Council...
August 29, 2022
New sewing skills for Surf Coast
THREADS and needles will be at the centrepiece of upcoming Repair Café Surf Coast workshops, which will focus on textile repairs. Sewing machine use and...
August 28, 2022
Feedback to flow for river management plan
RIVER managers are seeking local input into a masterplan to guide future management of the Barwon River. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is managing the project...
August 25, 2022
Surf Coast centrepiece to latest Thrones preview
ANGLESEA was at the forefront of a larger-than-life promotion of the latest addition of the Game of Thrones series when a mimic dragon egg...
August 24, 2022
Mansfield nominates for state tilt
GEELONG councillor Sarah Mansfield will lead the Greens ticket for Western Victoria at this year's state election. Cr Mansfield announced her state tilt this month...
August 24, 2022
New airline eyes September take-off
BONZA Airlines is aiming to hit the runway at Avalon Airport late next month and open its travel route with the Sunshine Coast. The discount...
August 23, 2022
Liberals confirm Upper House ballot
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Joe McCracken is set to join incumbent Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur as a Liberal candidate for the Upper House. Cr...
August 22, 2022
Moloney, Cheeseman impressed during Mount Duneed hub tour
EXCITEMENT is building among the City of Greater Geelong and state government for the future of Mount Duneed, as the suburb's community hub continues...
August 22, 2022
Hot races tipped for Polwarth, South Barwon
GEELONG region seats could go down to the wire at the upcoming state election following a boundary redistribution, according to recent Victorian Electoral Commission...
August 18, 2022
“Dragon egg” appears at Anglesea beach
Anglesea residents woke to surreal scenes this morning when an apparent dragon egg was found washed up at the town's main beach. A four-by-two-metre scaly...
August 17, 2022
Inflation tipped to reach three-decade peak
HOUSEHOLD budgets are set to come under increased stress for the rest of this year with inflation tipped to continue rising. Australia's central bank and...
August 17, 2022
Doggie bags encourage doo diligence
SURF Coast Shire Council will soon begin a new service to install dog bag dispensers at some of the region's top dog destinations. A 12-month...
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