On board: Council considering Torquay theatre option
THE Surf Coast Shire will consider backing detailed design that could see the Torquay Sport and Recreation Centr transition into a theatre and arts...
Anglesea Golf Club’s $100,000 shoot-out approaches
THE Anglesea Pro Shop in partnership with TaylorMade Golf is hosting a shoot-out event where participants can win $100,000 by scoring a hole in...
Surf Coast Composer to represent Australia
Twenty-one-year-old Surf Coast composer Callum Watson is gearing up to represent Australia in the 25th International Young Composers Meeting in the Netherlands early next...
Geelong university students making a difference
TWO Geelong Deakin University students are teaming up to raise funds for an Australian organisation which advocates for girl’s education in Sierra Leone and...
New rescue boat boost in Apollo Bay
IN a bid to optimise emergency services’ ability to attend to marine emergencies along the shire coast, Colac Otway Shire council has announced a...
Torquay College pupil wins local peace poster contest
A TORQUAY College pupil has won a local Peace Poster competition sponsored by the Torquay Lions Club. Bonnie Skalba, 12, was among over 600,000 entries...
Quiksilver volunteers get hands dirty on Revegetation Day
QUIKSILVER’S Boardriders Foundation in partnership with Torquay Landcare held their 11th annual “Revegetation Day” a few weeks ago, focussing on Bowman’s Track (Spring Creek...
Boak presents powerful speech in hometown of Torquay
WHEN Surf Coast Secondary College’s wellbeing coordinator Peter Raidme was asked by the school’s principal to invite a guest speaker with a sporting background...
Kylie show to headline Warralily’s Christmas Spectacular
WARRALILY is excited to announce two big name Australian entertainers – Kylie Minogue tribute act 100% Kylie and children’s entertainers The Kazoos – will...
Geelong to get non-stop broadcast news service
IN their latest expansion plan, K rock and bay 93.9 have announced that Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast will have access to local...
Local surf clubs win gold at worlds
BOTH Torquay’s and Lorne’s lifesaving clubs have taken home gold after scoring big at the Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide this week. Torquay Surf Life...
KIESER REVOLUTION hits Torquay
IN WHAT is an exciting step for the Australian healthcare sector and a new addition to the Surf Coast, Kieser has officially opened its...
Geelong’s Christmas night of nights
GEELONG’S iconic floating Christmas tree attracted an estimated 15,000 people at Friday November 9’s tree lighting ceremony, a special event for the community. The 25-metre-high...
Barwon Heads Fire Brigade holds awards night
THE Barwon Heads Fire Brigade (BHFB) commemorated its longstanding service to the community at a presentation night on Saturday November 10 at the Barwon...
Geelong’s latest culture guide hits the streets
THE state’s 22nd edition of Experience Culture Victoria has hit the streets, showcasing must-see destinations and experiences across Geelong and the Bellarine. A Cultural Tourism...