February 17, 2022
No quick change to club event rules at Bells
QUESTIONS about surfing club access to breaks at Bells Beach could be unresolved for up to three years. The issue was raised during commentary at...
February 14, 2022
No signal on Bellbrae mobile tower proposal
A PLAN to build a mobile phone tower on the grounds of Bellbrae’s cemetery appears to have stalled. First proposed by Telstra more than 16...
February 14, 2022
Shire adopts new Domestic Animal Management Plan
THE Surf Coast Shire council’s new four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) is now in effect. Under the Domestic Animal Act (1994), councils must have...
February 13, 2022
Papadatos, Green triumph at Vic Open
HANNAH Green obliterated the field to win the Vic Open women's championship today (Sunday, February 13) for her first big triumph on home soil...
February 11, 2022
Torquay Motor Show revved up to return
THE Torquay Motor Show is back in its usual format in 2022 after a one-year-hiatus, and the Torquay Rotary Club is looking forward to...
February 10, 2022
Green makes good start at Vic Open
RICHARD Green has wound back the clock on his home track to claim a share of the lead midway through today's opening round of...
February 9, 2022
Shire approves sale of land for aged care project
THE Surf Coast Shire council has agreed to sell 2,327sqm of land in Winchelsea to Winanglo for a nominal fee of $1 so it...
February 8, 2022
Clean up the Aireys exchange, resident urges
AN AIREYS Inlet property owner has urged Telstra to “lift their game” and make one of the telco’s exchanges near his house less of...
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...
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