January 14, 2021
Celebrating 75 years of Torquay Surf Life Saving
IN 1945 the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club was formed, making it a pioneer in patrolling Victorian beaches. Now celebrating 75 years in operation, the club is not only...
January 14, 2021
Armstrong Creek named a must-watch suburb as development boom continues
ARMSTRONG Creek has been ranked alongside Byron Bay as Australia’s best investments amidst a housing boom. Despite being one of Geelong’s youngest suburbs, Hotspotting’s Price...
January 14, 2021
Local win on the cards for world’s longest running iron event
FOR 60 years the Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Iron Race has attracted competitors from all over the nation in a bid to be...
January 14, 2021
Firebug presumed to be behind 10 Torquay fires
POLICE continue to hunt a Torquay firebug believed to be responsible for 10 fires across the community. Torquay Crime Investigation Unit continues to investigate a...
January 14, 2021
Renters forced out
Surf Coast renters faced with moving elsewhere due to the lowest vacancy rate in 30 years. THE Surf Coast Shire has always enticed people for its highly...
January 7, 2021
Busy summer a welcomed boost for Lorne traders
AS the Surf Coast Shire enters a crucial holiday period, the region is met with some good news following a difficult year for tourism. The...
January 7, 2021
Record number of drownings reported across the state
ADDITONAL funding has been designated to Life Saving Victoria as a record number of drownings is reported across the state. Last week Life Saving Victoria...
January 7, 2021
Health Officer issues Ross River warning for Greater Geelong
RESIDENTS and visitors of the Greater Geelong region are being warned to protect themselves as Ross River cases continue to rise in the region. Deputy...
January 7, 2021
Life saving helicopter to be stationed in Barwon Heads full-time
SURF Life Saving Victoria will position one of two rescue helicopters at Barwon Heads Airport following a record number of drowning fatalities over a...
January 7, 2021
Geelong trio create a new software to assist with global pandemic
FORMER Geelong school mates have used the global pandemic to launch several businesses with the latest venture said to take the guesswork out of...
January 7, 2021
Kennel Cough is the latest infection to spread across the region
EXPERTS have issued a warning about an infectious virus impacting dogs. Newtown Veterinary Clinic last week alerted the public that Infectious Canine Cough (ICC) or...
December 31, 2020
Building strong foundations
A KEY partnership will see Geelong youths the focus of a program dedicated to building foundations for strong mental health. Chief executive officer of LifeChanger...
December 31, 2020
Emergency Holiday Help will now be more accessible
HELP across the region will be more accessible as the festive season proves to be a difficult time for many. The Give Where You Live...
December 31, 2020
City boosts local economy through commitment to start-ups
THE City has helped create almost 50 jobs through its commitment to support emerging start-up businesses across the Greater Geelong region. The projected job growth...
December 31, 2020
Long line for Maccas causes safety query
RESIDENTS have voiced their concerns over a congested intersection in Torquay however business owners say it is only temporary. Locals have identified the right-hand turn...
December 31, 2020
Surf Coast Secondary to continue supporting vulnerable families
THE season of giving is set to continue indefinitely with Surf Coast Secondary College (SCSC) vowing to continue supporting local families. During the initial stage...
December 31, 2020
Bounced out of business
AFTER 45 years of coastal bouncing, Lorne's outdoor trampolines are facing permanent shutdown. The foreshore trampolines at Lorne Sea Baths have been beloved by many...
December 24, 2020
Warralily Community Champion Award recognises Oberon musicians
THE winners of the inaugural Warralily Community Champion Awards have been announced in a new collaboration between Oberon High School and the township. Ahead of...
December 24, 2020
Loud Fence a show of solidarity
SURVIVORS and their families transformed the Loud Fence located at St Therese Catholic Church in Torquay into a colourful display of solidarity for those...
December 24, 2020
Torquay students jump at chance to help young roos
TORQUAY students have hit the sewing machines to help make a difference for injured joeys recovering from last summer's bushfire season. During term four students...
December 24, 2020
Torquay Hotel to host sell out event
COASTAL Jam has sold out in just minutes, setting the scene for local events following a quiet year in the entertainment industry The annual Coastal...
December 18, 2020
Santa is coming to Warralily this weekend
SANTA will be coming to town twice this year for a special visit to all the well-behaved children in Warralily. On Sunday 20 December, Santa...
December 18, 2020
Torquay event sells out in just minutes
DESPITE a tight one week turn around, Coastal Jam sold out in just minutes marking the return of events to the region. Event organiser Adam...
December 18, 2020
Torquay North reunited at last
AFTER on-going community outcry the controversial Quay and Quay 2 roadblocks have officially been removed. The roadblocks which have been a topic of contention for...
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