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February 6, 2022

Kelly Slater wins at Pipeline

ELEVEN-time World Champion Kelly Slater has won the Billabong Pro Pipeline, the first stop on this year's World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT),...

February 6, 2022

Local production begins on horror/thriller film

PRODUCTION has begun on horror/thriller film Run Rabbit Run from Australian Emmy-nominated director Daina Reed, with shooting taking place partly on the Surf Coast. Starring...

February 5, 2022

Body found at Jan Juc

POLICE and emergency services recovered a man’s body in water in Jan Juc earlier today (Saturday, February 5). The 22-year-old man fell off a cliff...

February 5, 2022

UAP won’t reveal Victorian candidates yet

THE United Australia Party (UAP) says it will live up to its pledge of running candidates in every federal seat, but voters in the...

February 4, 2022

Guy has no regrets on Spring Creek debate

OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Guy said he would not have done anything differently regarding his part in the debate and policy shifts about housing in...

February 4, 2022

Applications open for shire grants and sponsorships

THE Surf Coast Shire’s Event Grants and Sponsorship Program has opened for applications, and the shire is seeking to support events which foster positive...

February 3, 2022

Two Cats to become AFL Life Members

A PAIR of Cats will be among this year's inductees as Life Members of the Australian Football League next month. Announced this morning, Life Membership...

February 1, 2022

Get moving with a U3A class this year

LESLEY Sinfield moved to Torquay in November last year, but has been visiting the coast for increasing periods of time since her parents retired...

January 31, 2022

Groundwater tested as part of Anglesea borefield review

BARWON Water plans to start a groundwater pumping test this month as part of a review of its bulk entitlement and associated monitoring program...

January 30, 2022

Stribling Reserve works nearly complete

THE upgrade of the pavilion at Stribling Reserve in Lorne is nearly complete, with the Surf Coast Shire hoping to finish the project by...

January 29, 2022

Torquay Community House reopens

THERE are big things afoot at Torquay Community House, with the organisation keen to hear feedback about what sort of courses it should offer...

January 29, 2022

Lock your car, police urge

POLICE are again urging both permanent and summer residents in Torquay and Jan Juc to lock their cars, following a steady rise in reports...

January 27, 2022

Betty Butterworth honoured with OAM

ONE of the longest serving Lions in Anglesea has been recognised for her service in this year's Australia Day Honours List. Elizabeth "Betty" Butterworth was...

January 26, 2022

Shire adopts sustainable approach to its buildings

THE Surf Coast Shire council has adopted a policy that will result in better outcomes for the environment from the organisation’s facilities and buildings. The...

January 23, 2022

No Australia Day concert in Taylor Park

THE Torquay Lions Club will not be celebrating Australia Day in 2022 with its long-standing Australia Day concert and sausage sizzle in Taylor Park. Club...

January 22, 2022

Surf Coast Song Contest returns

ART of the Minds will present the return of the annual Surf Coast Song Contest next week. People are invited to celebrate Australia Day Eve...

January 21, 2022

Asher takes leave from mayoralty for election

THE decks are being cleared for this year's indeterminate federal election, with Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher now on leave from being a...

January 18, 2022

Wiser Drivers graduate

AGEING drivers are feeling safer on the road after having completed a successful round of Wiser Driver refresher courses across the Surf Coast Shire. About...

January 16, 2022

TMRS praises community response

THE Torquay Marine Rescue Service (TMRS) have praised the community for alerting emergency services about what was believed to be a missing swimmer in...

January 14, 2022

Aireys summer market returns

LOCALS and visitors alike have embraced Sunday’s return of the summer markets to Aireys Inlet. One of the most loved markets along the Surf Coast,...

January 13, 2022

Checked in: City’s $1.5m bid for Armstrong Creek library approved

THE first tranche of funding for the $18.48 million Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub has been checked in, with the Victorian government confirming...

January 13, 2022

Lorne legend passes: Vale Don Stewart 1933-2022

ONE of Lorne’s most beloved figures has been remembered as “Lorne through and through”. Don Stewart passed away peacefully, at a nursing home less than...

January 12, 2022

Shire adopts new Early Years Plan

THE Surf Coast Shire council has adopted its final Municipal Early Years Plan (MEYP) for the next three years with some changes driven by...