February 7, 2019
ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – February 7, 2019
MONDAY January 28 was Stableford for the Australia Day holiday. David Jessup won for the men with 38 points. Ball rundown to 37 points....
February 6, 2019
VOLUNTEER WORK LEADS TO COMMUNITY ACTIVSM
A local couple living in Indonesia have shaved and donated their locks as part of a fundraiser campaign to rebuild a neglected children’s soccer...
February 6, 2019
Rock lobsters thriving in local ecosystems
PARKS Victoria’s latest surveys of rock lobsters in Victorian marine protected areas have found populations are thriving, indicating that Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park,...
February 6, 2019
Armstrong Creek Community Hub to open this March
COMMUNITY groups will soon be able to use a range of flexible facilities at the new $15.24 million Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, the...
February 6, 2019
Cars collide in Mount Duneed
POLICE are seeking witnesses to a twocar collision in Mount Duneed on Monday that resulted in both vehicles ending up on their sides. The collision,...
February 6, 2019
Deakin starts work on renewable microgrid
WORK has officially started on a $30 million renewable energy project that aims to eventually power half of Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. Deakin is...
February 6, 2019
“Turbo” roundabout works continue
PREPARATION works to build a new two-lane “turbo” roundabout at Torquay’s Surf Coast Highway and South Beach Road intersection are under way, with works...
February 6, 2019
Domestic cat makes unwelcome appearance in Anglesea Heath
A DOMESTIC cat has been spotted on a hidden camera prowling bushland in Anglesea that is home to threatened native mammals. The collared cat was...
February 6, 2019
Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman
Last Sunday’s Total Fire Ban had many on edge and others ready to enact their fire plans if necessary. While Hepburn Springs was under...
February 6, 2019
Jet ski rescues double over summer
LIFE Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Rescue Water Craft (RWC) lifeguard service rescued 12 people over the peak summer holiday period, exceeding last year’s total by...
February 6, 2019
Dogs must keep out at Moggs during hoodie hatching season
A TEMPORARY dog exclusion zone will soon be in operation at Moggs Creek following several incidents involving dogs disturbing hooded plover nest sites, with...
January 30, 2019
Trial to test potential of bush food industry
SOME of Victoria’s oldest flavours will soon be accessible to dining tables across the world, through a state government grant to expand the bush...
January 30, 2019
Slow NBN speeds may be eligible for refund
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has encouraged National Broadband Network (NBN) customers experiencing slow connection speeds to contact their internet provider, as...
January 30, 2019
Deakin study aims to improve older workers’ soft skills
A DEAKIN University pilot study is testing whether focussing on soft skills can help get older Australians back into the workforce. Unemployed jobseekers aged between...
January 30, 2019
City seeks feedback on White Eagle pokies expansion
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking public comment about a plan to more than double the number of pokies at White Eagle House. The...
January 30, 2019
Torquay local nominated for Seven News Young Achiever Awards
A 29-year-old environmental engineer from Torquay has been placed in the running for the IKON Services Environmental Leadership Award as part of Seven News’...
January 30, 2019
Shire announces grants for events
THE Surf Coast Shire will distribute a total of $88,000 in grants to support major and community events across the municipality in 2019-20. Councillors resolved...
January 30, 2019
Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman
With Australia Day 2019 now behind us and all the publicity, both good and bad, starting to subside I love to reflect on the...
January 30, 2019
Great Ocean Properties finalises record Juc sale
AFTER being marked “under offer” two weeks ago, Great Ocean Properties director Marty Maher is confirming that the record sale of 2 Ocean Boulevard...
January 30, 2019
Report takes stock of shire’s residential land
THE Surf Coast Shire only has enough unzoned residential land to meet up to 12 years of demand, according to a report presented to...
January 30, 2019
Tigers announce women’s senior team
THE Torquay Football Club’s (TFC) first senior women’s team is ready to roar and is looking forward to its debut this season, with pre-season...
January 24, 2019
Rosewall wins third Gunnamatta title in a row
JAN Juc’s Todd Rosewall and Cape Woolamai’s Sophie Fletcher have overcome tough conditions to take out the Open Mens and Open Womens divisions at...
January 24, 2019
PEPPERS THE SANDS OFFERS AFTERNOON GOLF DEAL
Peppers The Sands Torquay is offering a fantastic deal to play on the golf course after 3pm from Sunday to Thursday. Relax after the round...
January 24, 2019
SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER in Queenscliff
Melbourne 10-piece band the Australasian 21st century Tribute Show will make their way to Queenscliff’s popular 360Q venue on February 2 to deliver an...
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