October 29, 2021
Wild weather wreaks havoc across region
WILD weather has wreaked havoc across the Geelong region, with last night's thunderstorm resulting in building damage, fallen trees and power outages across Geelong,...
October 29, 2021
Only 12,000 locals not vaccinated at all
JUST over 12,000 people over the age of 15 across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19,...
October 29, 2021
Ocean Views hits the market
A MAJOR housing development described as “the last remaining opportunity of scale in Torquay” has just been announced. Earlier this week, Core Projects released the...
October 29, 2021
Leisure Time Centre could reopen in term 3
THE Surf Coast Shire council has been recommended to put $110,000 of funding towards getting Winchelsea’s Leisure Time Centre (LTC) fixed and reopened. According to...
October 28, 2021
Final state electoral boundaries released
VICTORIA'S Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) has released its final state electoral boundaries, and there are big changes in both Geelong and South Barwon. Published online...
October 28, 2021
Vale Fred Pyke 1934-2021
TORQUAY surf industry pioneer Fred Pyke has been remembered as one of the most influential figures of his time and the inspiration for the...
October 28, 2021
Initiative to connect tourism employers with workers
A NEW job-matching program to help employers find workers during the summer rush will be trialled in Geelong, the Bellarine and the Great Ocean...
October 27, 2021
Christmas tree floats into the bay again
GEELONG'S floating Christmas tree arrived in Corio Bay this morning as the City of Greater Geelong prepares to bring forward its free program of...
October 27, 2021
Project pushes on with designing Great Ocean Road’s future
A UNIVERSITY-led project to create new models for the future use of the Great Ocean Road is making progress, despite the challenges posed by...
October 23, 2021
Big plans: Lots in Armstrong Creek slated for large-format stores
LAND just sold in Armstrong Creek has been earmarked for large-format retail and commercial stores. The more than 1.67 hectares of land directly opposite The...
October 22, 2021
Bruce Harwood lands job as AFL Barwon region manager
BRUCE Harwood has been appointed as the new region manager for AFL Barwon. The incumbent City of Greater Geelong councillor and former mayor has a...
October 22, 2021
Exposure site update – October 22
SITES in Geelong, South Geelong and Armstrong Creek have been added to the list of public exposure sites to COVID-19 in Victoria. They are: October 16 The...
October 21, 2021
Entries open for WorkSafe Tradies Challenge
TRADIES from across Victoria will be swapping their tools for surfboards in less than a month to compete in the annual WorkSafe Tradies Challenge...
October 21, 2021
Charge concern: Great Ocean Road tolls or fees not ruled out
THE powers of the new Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) have been fully established, but the legislation has no guarantees that...
October 19, 2021
CCMA appoints new chair, board member
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has welcomed the announcement of Cath Jenkins as its new chair and board director, as well as the...
October 18, 2021
Funding to upgrade residential aged care
GREAT Ocean Road Health and Barwon Health are being supported through a state government program to upgrade public sector residential aged care services outside...
October 18, 2021
Alex Marshall stands for Greens in Corangamite
THE fight for Corangamite is now a four-cornered contest, with Alex Marshall announcing last week she would stand in the seat for the Greens. The...
October 17, 2021
Community facilities funded
FACILITIES across the Surf Coast Shire are set to benefit from more than $1 million in funding in the latest round of the federal...
October 15, 2021
Exposure sites – October 15, 6pm
THREE Tier 1 sites in the Geelong region have been added to the list of public exposure sites to COVID-19. They are: October 12 Grovedale Hotel gaming...
October 15, 2021
Exposure sites – October 15, 11am
THERE have been four local additions to the Department of Health and Human Services' list of public exposure sites to COVID-19. They are: October 8 to...
October 15, 2021
Police to address e-scooter problems in Torquay
TORQUAY police are working on an education campaign aimed at improving e-scooters and e-skateboards safety outcomes, particularly with young people. Online sales of e-scooters –...
October 15, 2021
Shire finally consents to Point Grey plan
THE Surf Coast Shire council has finally given consent for its land at Point Grey in Lorne to be developed by the Great Ocean...
October 14, 2021
Election wishlist: Shire updates advocacy priorities as polls near
THE Surf Coast Shire council has updated its advocacy priorities with a focus on them helping deliver its latest Council Plan. The update sends a...
October 14, 2021
2021 Geelong Cup launched
THE running of the bet365 Geelong Cup is less than a week away, and the event was officially launched on Monday this week. The Geelong...
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