January 1, 2022
Torquay RSL fundraising exceeds expectations
DONATIONS from the Torquay community for the RSL Anzac badges and Poppy Appeals for this year have exceeded expectations. Torquay RSL president Bob Tyler, who...
December 31, 2021
Man dies after Bells Beach cliff collapse
A man has died following the collapse of a cliff face in Bells Beach this afternoon. It is believed a cliff face up to 30...
December 31, 2021
Community to lead design of new bike park
LOCAL bike riders and the community will lead the design and development of the improvements to Jan Juc’s Bob Pettitt Bike Park, following a...
December 31, 2021
Side road safety signs installed in Mount Moriac
A TRIO of high-risk intersections at Mount Moriac are the first in the Surf Coast Shire to get new technology aimed at reducing the...
December 30, 2021
Collision closes Great Ocean Road near Anglesea
A COLLISION involving multiple cars between Bellbrae and Anglesea forced the partial closure of the Great Ocean Road earlier today. A police spokesperson said emergency...
December 30, 2021
Priority fix: Shire seeks federal cash for safer intersection
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking more than $700,000 in federal funding for its highest priority road project, which will improve safety at the...
December 23, 2021
Hotel added to Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre project
THE long-awaited Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will be even bigger when it is finally built, with the project getting an extra $120...
December 22, 2021
Solar helps to power up versatility of Aireys centre
THE Aireys Inlet Community Centre now has solar power through an investment from the RACV’s Solar in the Regions program. Solar in the Regions aims...
December 21, 2021
Robinson wins her spot in the 2022 CT
JAN Juc surfer India Robinson will be elevated into the big time next year after finishing in the top four of a season-ending competition...
December 20, 2021
Green and Ogilvy confirmed for 2022 Vic Open
TWO of Australia’s major champions have committed to playing at next year's Vic Open at 13th Beach. Hannah Green is a world top-30 player who...
December 20, 2021
Jan Juc Playgroup celebrates Christmas
PARENTS, carers, children and volunteers at the Jan Juc Playgroup have celebrated another successful year. Based in the clubrooms at Bob Pettitt Reserve, the club...
December 19, 2021
Community gets behind land sale for independent housing
THERE is wide support for the Surf Coast Shire’s plan to help build independent housing units in Winchelsea, if the submissions received by the...
December 18, 2021
Local law now allows camping on residential land
KEY workers will be allowed to live in caravans or tents in backyards in the Surf Coast Shire for up to four months, under...
December 17, 2021
Shire will not put up Christmas decorations this year
THE Surf Coast Shire has confirmed it will not be putting up Christmas decorations anywhere in the municipality this year, nearly three months after...
December 17, 2021
Commerce Torquay welcomes new board members
COMMERCE Torquay has welcomed five new members to its board and is looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2022. The not-for-profit business advocacy group...
December 16, 2021
In the house: PM announces extension to First Home buyer’s scheme
THE Morrison Government is extending its support for people looking to buy a house for the first time, and is reissuing unused guarantees in...
December 16, 2021
Election swell: Asher to “fight hard” for Torquay SLSC funding
LIBERAL candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher says she will be “fighting very hard” ahead of the federal election to find the funds to support...
December 15, 2021
Boaters urged to prepare to survive this summer
TRANSPORT Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers to “know the five” when they are planning to head out on the water this...
December 15, 2021
Ungrind Your Mind marks successful debut
TORQUAY’S Ungrind Your Mind drew an appreciative crowd to its debut event last month. More than 100 people attended the free forum, which aimed to...
December 14, 2021
Riordan makes pitch to new constituents
POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan is making planning reform a major part of his pitch to Torquay, Juc and Bellbrae voters as he tries...
December 14, 2021
Greens choose Hilary McAllister to run in Wannon
THE Greens have announced environmental advocate Hilary McAllister as their candidate for the seat of Wannon to run against incumbent Liberal Dan Tehan in...
December 12, 2021
Sunflower festival keeps growing
MANY people would have noticed the splendid display of sunflowers of Jan Juc residents Vera and Steve in past summers along the Surf Coast...
December 9, 2021
Cats get nine home games in 2022 AFL fixture
THE fixture for the 2022 AFL season has just been released, and Geelong has again secured nine home games. The Cats will meet 2021 finalists...
December 9, 2021
Shire grants support environmental projects
THE Surf Coast Shire’s Community Vision “to leave the Surf Coast better than we found it” has underpinned the latest round of the council’s...
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