Music for a cause in Queenscliff
RENOWNED Melbourne-based choir Living Out Loud is headed to Queenscliff this month for a unique workshop and concert event to help raise funds to...
Trailblazing art: Follow the artistic trail this weekend
HUNDREDS of artists across the Surf Coast will open their private studios, gather in community spaces and demonstrate their skills this weekend for the...
Action demanded on gendered violence
NEITHER icy conditions nor rain could deter hundreds of community members coming together on Sunday to demand stronger political action against gendered violence. The rally,...
Anglesea beachgoers to benefit from new mobility gear
ANGLESEA beachgoers will soon have access to new beach mobility equipment following the purchase of a Mobi-Chair and portable hoist. The purchase is part of...
Torquay spa celebrates Tripadvisor win
SALTAIR Spa Retreat Torquay has been recognised for consistently favourable reviews on the world's largest travel platform for the second consecutive year, earning itself...
Bus loop opens as Geelong line upgrades continue
THE new bus loop at Marshall Station has opened, as the winter construction blitz on the station precinct continues. The works are part of more...
Police urge caution after spike in road deaths
VICTORIA POLICE has issued an urgent plea to all motorists to take extra care on the road, following a surge in road deaths this...
Revegetation efforts target Lorne, Kennett River and Torquay
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority's (the Authority) conservation team has teamed up with community groups to help revegetate and manage weeds...
Trial to improve river’s health getting closer
A TRIAL aimed at improving the health of the Anglesea River is edging closer, but it remains unclear when the works will be carried...
Aussies warned of soaring money recovery scams
COMMUNITY members who have had money stolen by scammers are being urged to be wary of offers to recover that money for an upfront...
Moggs Creek sculptor to showcase work during arts trail
A SCULPTOR based in Moggs Creek is among the hundreds of local artists preparing to exhibit their work and demonstrate their skills as part...
Vaccination recommended as flu cases rise
Barwon Health is urging the community to get the flu vaccination, following a rapid increase in flu cases and a spike in hospitalisations. Last week,...
Fine felines: Charity receives grant to expand kitten nursery
A CHARITY offering a low-cost and free cat desexing program to the Greater Geelong community has received funding from the state government to refurbish...
Nominations open for Torquay Business Awards
ENTRIES have opened for the 2024 Torquay Business Awards presented by the Surf Coast Times, with businesses operating across the 3228 postcode who excel...
Social housing or mental health facility? A Haven Torquay explainer
TORQUAY North residents concerned about the Haven development proposed for Silvereye Street remain unsure whether the site should be considered social housing or a...
Coker takes democracy on the road for local students
A FEDERAL parliamentarian is bringing parliament to schools across the region, delivering an educational program that aims to bolster students’ civics and citizenship studies. Corangamite...
Free support for non-profits to cut energy bills and embrace renewables
A HIGHLY successful program supporting not-for-profit organisations across the region to develop and implement renewable energy projects will continue this year, running through to...
Local businesses set to tee off for mental health
THE annual Lifeline Geelong Golf Classic is set to return in September, promising a day of fun and competition in support of Lifeline's crucial...
Local Word Writers Festival set to return with diverse program
The program for this year's Local Word Writers Festival has been announced with a diverse range of sessions for book lovers, writers and creatives...
A decade of hoppy goodness
BLACKMAN'S Brewery is this month celebrating the 10th anniversary of its craft beer operation. The independent brewery has grown considerably since it was established in...
New concerns raised over Haven Torquay
POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan has called for an independent adjudicator to be appointed to assess the Haven Torquay development after local residents raised...
Nominations close soon for Victorian Disability Awards
The Victorian government is encouraging community members to nominate individuals, groups or organisations that promote the rights and inclusion of people with disability for...
Shire seeks input on urban growth strategy
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking the community's feedback on its draft strategy to guide urban growth and future land use across the region. It...
SAFV Centre’s long-serving CEO to step down
THE Sexual Assault & Family Violence (SAFV) Centre is on the hunt for a new chief executive, following the announcement of Helen Bolton's resignation...