December 14, 2025
Fisheries and game agencies to merge following sector cuts
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and the Game Management Authority (GMA) will be merged to form a new body that will oversee outdoor recreation...
December 14, 2025
Lunch celebrates inclusion and lived experience
LEISURE Networks' annual International Day of People with Disability celebration brought more than 250 people together last week for a lunchtime event shaped directly...
December 14, 2025
Victoria to act on declining organ donor numbers
The Victorian government will introduce new measures to lift the number of registered organ and tissue donors, after a parliamentary inquiry found donor registrations...
December 14, 2025
Hotter seasons drive spike in Victorian drownings
HOTTER, longer summers are driving a rise in drowning deaths across Victoria, and Life Saving Victoria's latest report shows more incidents are now occurring...
December 13, 2025
Expansive retreat at the top of town
GENEROUS in scale and impeccably presented, this three-level Apollo Bay residence delivers a flexible and highly comfortable coastal lifestyle. With four bedrooms and three...
December 12, 2025
Folk favourites set for Barwon Heads return
THE Pierce Brothers will make a much-anticipated stop in Barwon Heads next autumn, locking in an April 11 show at the Barwon Heads Hotel...
December 11, 2025
Social connection initiative gathers support ahead of January launch
An OPEN day at the Torquay Senior Citizens Centre has provided early momentum for its new Social Connect Day program, giving organisers insight into...
December 10, 2025
Pay boost lands for 200k early childhood educators
THE final stage of a 15 per cent wage rise for early childhood educators came into effect on Monday this week, lifting wages for...
December 10, 2025
Students lead colourful school makeover
THREE bold and bright murals celebrating the core values of Torquay College now take pride of place on the side of the school's gymnasium,...
December 9, 2025
Anglesea landfill running out of room
THE Surf Coast Shire says it will keep the Anglesea landfill operating for as long as capacity allows, with projections indicating the site is...
December 9, 2025
A milestone year for early learning program
A PROGRAM that has helped hundreds of local families become confident first teachers to their children is celebrating a major milestone. The Home Interaction Program...
December 8, 2025
Geelong Cemeteries Trust urges respect
GEELONG Cemeteries Trust is reminding visitors to keep dogs on a lead at all times when visiting its cemeteries and memorial parks. Trust chief executive...
December 8, 2025
Shire shares tips for a greener Christmas
WITH the festive season in full swing, the Surf Coast Shire is encouraging households to celebrate a little greener this Christmas by embracing simple,...
December 5, 2025
Police ramp up roadside drug testing in statewide crackdown
VICTORIA Police will ramp up roadside testing across the state, with officers promising to carry out more drug tests than ever before. A $21 million...
December 4, 2025
Festive fun returns to Torquay Library
THE Torquay Library will welcome families and shoppers this weekend for its annual Arts and Craft Market and Family Fun Day. Now in its fourth...
December 4, 2025
Local makers on show at Ashmore Arts
THE artists of Ashmore Arts will open their studios to the public tomorrow (Saturday, December 6) for a Christmas Open Day aimed at celebrating...
December 3, 2025
Armstrong Creek locks in permanent headspace hub
THE Surf Coast Highway will soon be home to a permanent headspace centre, with work now underway to expand access to youth mental health...
December 3, 2025
Millions committed to protect Surf Coast from rising seas
MAJOR works to address coastal erosion along the Surf Coast will be rolled out, following a $6.3 million federal funding commitment for a new...
December 2, 2025
Rents bite as more households fall into housing stress
RENTAL affordability across regional Victoria has fallen to its lowest level on record, with coastal communities on the Surf Coast and Bellarine among the...
December 2, 2025
Social connection at the heart of new initiative
A COMMUNITY initiative supporting social connection will launch in Torquay next week. The program, spearheaded by the members of the Torquay Senior Citizens Centre, will...
December 1, 2025
Virtual fencing loses government backing despite Anglesea success
A SURF Coast trial that slashed wildlife road deaths on a notorious Anglesea stretch has not been enough to convince a Victorian parliamentary inquiry...
December 1, 2025
Opening date locked in for Geelong’s largest hotel
THE opening date has been set for Crowne Plaza's new hotel on Geelong's waterfront, with rooms now available to book. The 200-room development will open...
November 30, 2025
Celebration lunch to champion inclusion in Geelong
CELEBRATED advocate Rhiannon Tracey will speak in Geelong next week, discussing the experiences that continue to shape her voice and impact in the community. Tracey...
November 30, 2025
Finding purpose in the workshop
Anthony Christie bounds out of bed each morning with the energy of someone who has found the work they are meant to do. The Torquay...
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