April 29, 2021
Shadow health minister joins local discussion of aged care reforms
SHADOW Health Minister Mark Butler told Drysdale residents he hopes the upcoming federal budget will prompt a "long overdue" debate about the future of...
April 29, 2021
‘Sip happens’ at Leura Park
LEURA Park has announced it will host the next instalment of the ‘Grapest 5K Run’ set to descend over the award-wining vineyards with a...
April 29, 2021
Celebrating 50 years of saving lives
FOUR heart attacks, 50 years of service and no sign of slowing down for Lorne’s decorated Surf Life Saving member Neil Morarty. The Lorne and...
April 22, 2021
Surf Coast locals get a lotto win
A SURF Coast newsagency has sold the division two lottery ticket to 10 lucky locals. Anglesea News & Lotto sold the winning ticket worth $11,291.90...
April 22, 2021
Hearing concludes with no result
AUTHORITIES have presented a lack of "pertinent information" about the Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne, according to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT),...
April 22, 2021
Safer cycling a critical link to climate action
THE Surf Coast Shire Council is developing a Safer Cycling Strategy and Action Plan as an emerging report shows 37 bicycle-related crashes in the...
April 22, 2021
White Night will bring city to life once again
GEELONG will shine bright once again following the announcement that White Night will return to the CBD this year. The return of the well-established brand...
April 22, 2021
Calls for government to get onboard with funding
G21 GEELONG Region Alliance is calling for urgent upgrades to the Corio Quay Road ahead of the Spirit of Tasmania's anticipated arrival in 2022. The...
April 16, 2021
Women in rescue set to show their skills
OUR women in orange will be putting on an event this weekend in Torquay showcasing the hands-on skills of female volunteers. VICSES will be hosting...
April 15, 2021
Baby Koa’s 1 in 100,000 condition inspires local fundraiser
AT just eight weeks old Koa Gibson is the inspiration behind a heartfelt Surf Coast community fundraiser. The Armstrong Creek newborn may look like a...
April 15, 2021
Grateful mum gives back to Torquay SLSC
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club has been named the winners of a $5,000 grant awarded for beach safety awareness. The 'Stay Safe in Seconds' campaign...
April 15, 2021
Award-winning Surf Coast poet captures spirit of the outback
A SURF Coast poet has found himself $10,000 richer following a nationwide poetry competition celebrating the spirit of the outback. David Campbell received one of...
April 15, 2021
Coastal respite for bushfire affected families
A LOCAL respite initiative has this week welcomed families from Far East Gippsland to the region for much-needed family fun following the devastating bushfires...
April 15, 2021
ArtGusto redesigns Geelong’s art scene
EMERGING artists have transformed 30 metres of blank wall in Geelong’s CBD into a colourful mural celebrating artist of all abilities. Artists from ArtGusto and...
April 15, 2021
Federal boundaries closer to being finalised
THE redistribution of Victorian electorates is closer to being finalised with the objection period coming to an end tomorrow (April 16). Electoral commissioner Tom Rogers...
April 15, 2021
Clean clothes and human connections
AUSTRALIA'S first free mobile laundry service is calling for more volunteers across the Greater Geelong region. Orange Sky was founded by Brisbane locals Nic Marchesi...
April 15, 2021
Help for local creatives
CREATIVES working and living in the region are set to receive additional support from the city under the Arts Industry Development Fund. A total of...
April 15, 2021
Suns welcome all abilities
A LOCAL football netball club has created new grounds for inclusivity with the introduction of an all abilities netball team. The Surf Coast Suns is...
April 9, 2021
Inaugural Bells luncheon raises over $30,000
THE inaugural fundraising event ventured into by Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club and Torquay Boardriders took place on April 1 with more than...
April 8, 2021
Will’s Wish smashes Good Friday Appeal fundraising total
WILL’S Wish has smashed its previous fundraising totals for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal by almost tenfold. The Tasic family, which created the...
April 8, 2021
Lorne community calls for work to fix “dangerous” roads
THE Committee for Lorne has backed community members calling on the Surf Coast Shire Council to improve unsafe roads in the region. Qdos Art Gallery...
April 8, 2021
Community rallies to fund co-op VCAT appeal
LORNE residents are rallying together to fund the VCAT appeal set to determine the future of the Fisherman's Co-operative building. The community funded appeal aims...
April 8, 2021
Ship has sailed on the angling club’s support
THE Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) is set to fight proposed changes to the club's facilities under the redevelopment of the Point Grey...
April 8, 2021
Inaugural CEO appointed to Great Ocean Road peak body
TORQUAY resident and Centenary Medal winner Jodie Sizer has been named the inaugural chief executive of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks authority...
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