April 20, 2025
Community spirit bowls over SES with donations
THE Torquay SES Unit is $12,000 closer to the replacement of one of its vehicles, after another successful Billy Ryan Bowls Charity Day helped...
April 18, 2025
Tracking progress on 2022 election commitments
FROM a new headspace centre to much-needed sporting infrastructure upgrades, incumbent Corangamite Labor MP Libby Coker made 10 promises affecting residents in and around...
April 17, 2025
GORCAPA CEO Jodie Sizer resigns
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s inaugural chief executive Jodie Sizer has this week resigned her position from the land management body. The reason...
April 17, 2025
Major upgrade lights way for Winchelsea bowlers
TWILIGHT bowls are officially on the agenda at the Winchelsea Bowls Club, following the installation of night competition-standard lighting around the club's green. The $150,000...
April 15, 2025
Oh, deer: Otway visitors asked to watch out for feral species
VISITORS to the Otway Ranges are encouraged to report sightings of feral deer in and around the national park, as the species' autumn breeding...
April 14, 2025
Wannon hopefuls pledge measures to improve road safety
THE Coalition has promised more funding for regional roads if it is elected in May, pledging to reinstate an 80:20 funding split between federal...
April 13, 2025
Newtown doula helps families through loss
NEWTOWN'S Martine Renwick describes her comfort with death as a "gift", one she uses to help guide others through the fear of their nearing...
April 11, 2025
“Series of failures” led to Games cancellation, inquiry finds
AN INQUIRY into the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has ultimately supported the state Labor Government's decision to withdraw as host, but...
April 11, 2025
One Nation enters Corangamite race
ONE Nation has also entered the fray in Corangamite, with candidate Colin Seabrook set to contest the Labor-held electorate at next month's poll. Mr Seabrook...
April 10, 2025
Torquay software developer joins Corangamite race
TORQUAY local and software developer Dr Harley Mackenzie has thrown his hat in the ring for the hotly contested federal seat of Corangamite, campaigning...
April 10, 2025
Trial to improve health of Anglesea River delayed
A TRIAL aimed at preventing a decline in the health of the Anglesea River by reducing the height of the natural bank of sand,...
April 10, 2025
Local mum vies for Mrs Galaxy Australia crown
A NORTH Geelong mother will compete in a national pageant later this month and is using the platform to encourage local men to support...
April 8, 2025
Illegal estuary openings lead to poor water quality
THE water quality at Lorne's Erskine River estuary has taken a hit over the past month, following two illegal openings of the estuary to...
April 7, 2025
No silver bullet for supermarket issues, says ACCC
COLES and Woolworths are among the most profitable businesses in the world and enjoy an "oligopolistic" dominance over the supermarket sector that is expected...
April 7, 2025
Candidates’ forum to tackle rising rents, energy bills
CORANGAMITE'S election hopefuls and their commitments to ease cost-of-living pressures for local residents will be put under the microscope at a community forum next...
April 5, 2025
Echoes of the ’80s: Amelda Wilde’s nostalgic Torquay escape
Amelda Wilde's approach to interior design is not about style. Rather, it is always centred on atmosphere. She strives to create authentic spaces that have...
April 4, 2025
Wathaurong celebrates opening of Booln Booln Cultural Centre
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative this week celebrated the highly anticipated launch of its Booln Booln Cultural Centre, after six months of refurbishment works at...
April 3, 2025
Community seeks longer pool season, early morning access
THE new Winchelsea swimming pool has closed for the season, just a month after opening its doors to the community for the first time,...
March 26, 2025
Pete Murray is fired up for solo tour
Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will stop by Torquay and Barwon Heads later this year as he embarks on his first solo tour across the...
March 25, 2025
Shire seeks community input on Painkalac Creek flood mitigation
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking community input into the future of Painkalac Creek, as it works to develop a flood mitigation plan for...
March 24, 2025
Stage two of Armstrong Creek Town Centre to start construction soon
CONSTRUCTION on stage two of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre is expected to begin before June. HMC Capital's $45 million expansion plans received ministerial approval...
March 24, 2025
New facilities boost learning
GEELONG Lutheran College celebrated the official opening of a designated bus parking area and two new basketball and netball courts earlier this week at...
March 23, 2025
Geelong talent on show in state exhibition
The innovative works of three Geelong teenagers have been selected for Melbourne Museum's annual Top Designs exhibition, a showcase of bold ideas from Victoria's...
March 22, 2025
Her Story to inspire on the Surf Coast
THE Sands Resort in Torquay will host an afternoon of storytelling, connection and empowerment later this year, when Art of the Minds' annual Her...
