July 14, 2024
Miles Franklin Award winner to headline Apollo Bay WORDfest
THE community will gather in Apollo Bay later this month for the town's annual WORDfest, with several award-winning authors set to feature. Now in its...
July 13, 2024
Rally to demand an end to gendered violence
THE Geelong community will again gather at Market Square Mall this month to demand action on gendered violence. The demonstration will form part of a...
July 12, 2024
AIRAR celebrates milestone
THE Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) will this month celebrate a milestone 10 years of supporting refugees and asylum seekers living both...
July 11, 2024
Community satisfaction with shire performance slips but still above state average
COMMUNITY perception of the Surf Coast Shire's performance has shown a small decline since last year but remains higher than other councils across the...
July 6, 2024
Study finds millions of Australians unknowingly at risk of heart failure
More than four million Australians are not aware of the health conditions that can increase the risk of heart failure, new research has shown. The...
July 5, 2024
Shire holds firm on duck hunting position
THE Surf Coast Shire council has reaffirmed its position on recreational duck hunting, resolving to continue advocating for the closure of some of the...
July 4, 2024
Haven Torquay faces continued opposition from residents
TORQUAY residents living near the proposed Haven Torquay site continue to criticise the operator for failing to appropriately engage with the community, but the...
July 3, 2024
Significant penalties confirmed for supermarkets that engage in poor behaviour
AUSTRALIA'S supermarket duopoly has been put on notice following confirmation from the federal government this week that it would legislate hefty fines for retailers...
July 2, 2024
Training program bolsters Geelong’s live events industry
GEELONG'S next generation of production technicians has been recognised for completing a two-part capability-building training program aimed at bolstering a live events industry devastated...
July 1, 2024
More power for Minister, stronger code of conduct: Local government reforms pass
THE state government last week, with the support of the Liberal Party, passed a raft of local government reforms through the upper house. The reforms...
July 1, 2024
Fire Rescue Victoria seeks diverse recruits
FIRE Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking to recruit a new cohort of career firefighters who will be deployed to stations across the state, based...
June 30, 2024
Barwon Health’s Stroke Unit achieves international recognition
BARWON Health's Stroke Unit has been internationally recognised for the quality of its treatment and care with World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels platinum status. The...
June 30, 2024
Australians falling short on veggie intake
Less than 7 per cent of Australians are getting their five daily recommended servings of vegetables, according to a new report from the Australian...
June 29, 2024
Community encouraged to nominate seniors for annual awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. The awards, established more than 30 years ago, celebrate the contributions and achievements...
June 28, 2024
Shire to complete missing link in Torquay shared path
A PROJECT to improve the footpath connectivity between Torquay's Surf City Plaza and the township's central business district and foreshore has received a $100,000...
June 27, 2024
World-renowned whodunnit headed for Geelong
The world's longest running play is set to open in Geelong next month. The Mousetrap, a genre-defining murder mystery story written by best-selling novelist Agatha...
June 25, 2024
AI could revolutionise radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the key to developing more precise treatment plans, and starting that treatment faster, for cancer patients who are prescribed...
June 25, 2024
Victoria Police calls for help to stop rising elder abuse
VICTORIA Police is urging community members that know or suspect an older person is being abused to speak up and make a report, as...
June 25, 2024
Gift of time: Community rallies to support couple’s heartfelt mission
A FUNDRAISER started by a bereaved Leopold couple has raised enough money to provide two hospitals with cuddle cots to support parents experiencing pregnancy...
June 24, 2024
Study finds body dissatisfaction on the rise among youth
Body dissatisfaction is on the rise, with body image preventing nearly one-in-two young people attending school at some point, new research has found. Conducted by...
June 21, 2024
Children’s book industry insiders spill the beans
TWO award-winning, internationally published authors and an acclaimed illustrator will come together this weekend to share tips on how to get published in the...
June 20, 2024
Geelong, Carlton playing for a cause
WHEN Carlton and Geelong go head-to-head at the MCG on Friday night (June 21), both teams will be playing for more than AFL premiership...
June 19, 2024
Heather Wellington announces exit from council
SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington has announced her intention to resign from her local government position in August. She cites a variety of reasons...
June 17, 2024
Surf Coast eyes Eco Destination status
THE Surf Coast might soon be internationally recognised as an Eco Destination known for its natural environment and commitment to sustainability. The shire announced last...
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