November 7, 2024
Principals sought for Armstrong Creek schools
A PAIR of new primary schools slated for the Armstrong Creek growth area are on the hunt for teachers to lead them when they...
November 7, 2024
Shire celebrates financial performance
THE Surf Coast Shire council celebrated its investment over the past financial year in initiatives and projects that support a healthy and connected community,...
November 6, 2024
Bird flu threat looms: Community urged to watch for signs
GOVERNMENT bodies and local environmental groups have begun warning the community about the increasing possibility of a highly infectious strain of avian influenza reaching...
November 6, 2024
Works begin to fix important Otways road
REPAIR works on Forrest-Apollo Bay Road have started as part of a $255 million Victorian government initiative to improve the Great Ocean Road and...
November 6, 2024
Inhaler switch could reduce carbon footprint
Asthma Australia and Deakin University have launched a roadmap to improve asthma management while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from respiratory inhalers. Australian inhalers cause the...
November 6, 2024
Local venues rock music awards
TWO of the Surf Coast's favourite live music venues have been recognised at this year's Music Victoria Awards. The Torquay Hotel and the Anglesea-based The...
November 5, 2024
New building watchdog to crackdown on poor work and unethical behaviour
THE Victorian government will overhaul its building regulator and launch a new watchdog to oversee the state's building and plumbing industries, as part of...
November 4, 2024
Funding boost to power local initiatives
SEVERAL community groups and not-for-profit organisations operating in and around Armstrong Creek have been named recipients of the 2024 Ashbury Community Fund. This year, 20...
November 3, 2024
genU takes a hit, eyes long-term sustainability
EMBATTLED disability and community support provider genU has recorded an almost $30 million loss over the 2023-24 financial year in its latest annual report,...
November 3, 2024
Honouring those who care
MORE than 25 unpaid carers living in the Barwon region were honoured for their selfless contributions earlier this month at an event hosted by...
November 3, 2024
More local kids to benefit from sports vouchers
THOUSANDS more $200 sporting vouchers are now up for grabs, after the Victorian government this week announced a funding boost to an initiative intended...
November 2, 2024
Thomas Mayo shares message of hope in Torquay
ABOUT 150 people gathered at Torquay's Grant Pavilion last week to hear First Nations author and leading Voice to Parliament referendum "Yes" campaigner Thomas...
October 30, 2024
A harvest festival of fun and flavour
THE Common Ground Project (CGP) will next month host a one-day, family-friendly Harvest Festival to celebrate the farmers, growers and makers operating across the...
October 29, 2024
Survey reveals family mental health anxiety
About one in five family members don't feel confident asking a professional for support with their young person's mental health, new research has found. Conducted...
October 28, 2024
Stay safe during thunderstorm asthma season
Asthma Australia is urging community members with asthma and hay fever to be prepared and take thunderstorm asthma seriously, with ryegrass pollen season well...
October 28, 2024
Diverse voices to explore inclusion at Surf Coast forum
THE Surf Coast will next month host a unique all-day forum that aims to interrogate the concept of inclusion: what it means, how it...
October 28, 2024
Anglesea community urged to prepare for bushfire season
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, volunteer initiative is ramping up across Anglesea next month, with the mission of preparing residents and holidaymakers for the coming bushfire season. Unprecedented...
October 26, 2024
3G shutdown looms, check your devices
COMMUNITY members are being urged to check the compatibility of their devices, as Telstra and Optus prepare to officially shutdown their 3G networks next...
October 26, 2024
Torquay Business Award finalists revealed
COMMERCE Torquay, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Torquay, has this week announced the finalists in the 2024 Torquay Business Awards, presented by...
October 26, 2024
Overdose deaths prompt calls for Geelong safe injecting room
THE Victorian Greens are calling on the State Government to open a safe injecting room in Geelong to curb the rising number of unintentional...
October 25, 2024
Surf Coast live music gets a tune-up
THE Victorian government has announced an almost $4 million boost for the state's live music industry, with funding going to venues, musicians and festivals...
October 25, 2024
Changes ahead for Lorne Theatre
LIVE music will return to the Lorne Theatre next month, as Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly takes to the stage alongside three emerging local youth...
October 24, 2024
Thomas Mayo to launch new book in Torquay
BESTSELLING First Nations author and leading Voice to Parliament referendum "Yes" campaigner Thomas Mayo will next week launch his new book in Torquay as...
October 24, 2024
The Butterfly Effect to rock Torquay
Aussie rockers The Butterfly Effect will hit the road next year for a massive regional tour to celebrate 21 years since the release of...
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