November 16, 2024
Surf Coast to drive cannabis road impairment study
THE Victorian government has begun its highly anticipated medicinal cannabis road trial, with the Surf Coast set to provide the trial's regional off-road track. Conducted...
November 16, 2024
Children under 16 to be banned from social media
THE federal government has confirmed it will implement a minimum age of 16 to use social media, with legislation to be introduced in Parliament...
November 16, 2024
Terracotta treasure wins big at architecture awards
AN ANGLESEA property inspired by the rugged, ochre cliffs it is perched upon has been lauded as a "jewel box" of detailing at this...
November 13, 2024
Barwon Water to launch quirky display during Geelong Design Week
BARWON Water will this month unveil a new pop-up display aimed at educating the community about what happens when anything other than the "three...
November 13, 2024
CDS marks one year anniversary
VICTORIA'S Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has marked its first 12 months of operation with more than 1 billion drink containers saved from landfill. The scheme,...
November 12, 2024
Australia underprepared for pandemic, COVID review finds
MANY of the measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic are unlikely to be accepted by the Australian public in the event of another epidemic,...
November 12, 2024
Pop, rock, dance to take over Mt Duneed Estate
Geelong's Mt Duneed Estate is gearing up for one of its biggest summers yet, as Roundhouse Entertainment launches the 24th edition of its A...
November 11, 2024
Corpse flower blooms at Geelong Botanic Gardens
AFTER days of anticipation, the rare corpse flower housed at the Geelong Botanic Gardens has begun to bloom for the very first time. Famous for...
November 11, 2024
Deadline extended for Geelong Sustainability’s Electric Homes Program
EXPRESSIONS of interest for a program assisting households to make the switch from gas to renewable and energy efficient electric appliances have been extended...
November 10, 2024
State pledges ban on ‘no fault’ evictions, better protections for renters
BANS on no-fault rental evictions and caps on the cost of breaking a lease are among a raft of rental reforms last month proposed...
November 9, 2024
Wyld Work Projects needs help to grow
THE team behind Wyld Work Projects, a grassroots initiative aimed at reducing social isolation and building active citizenship through nature-based programs, has launched a...
November 8, 2024
A textured tribute to Anglesea
ARCHITECT John Wardle's latest project draws its inspiration from Anglesea's ochre cliffs and rugged coastline. Externally, the colour and tonality of this landscape is expressed...
November 8, 2024
Local music festivals receive $500k lifeline
FOUR of the region's favourite live music festivals will share in a funding boost of almost $500,000, as part of the federal government's Revive...
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
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 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...
