July 30, 2024
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...
July 29, 2024
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...
July 29, 2024
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...
July 28, 2024
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...
July 28, 2024
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,...
July 26, 2024
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...
July 26, 2024
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...
July 26, 2024
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...
July 26, 2024
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...
July 25, 2024
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...
July 23, 2024
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...
July 22, 2024
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...
July 20, 2024
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...
July 19, 2024
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...
July 18, 2024
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...
July 18, 2024
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...
July 18, 2024
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...
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...
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