October 8, 2021
Exposure sites – October 8, 11am
THERE have been three additions in the Geelong region to the list of public exposure sites to COVID-19, all on October 2. They are:
- IGNI,...
October 7, 2021
Council again defers Point Grey resolution
THE future of the proposed $10 million development at Point Grey in Lorne is no closer than before, with the Surf Coast Shire council...
October 7, 2021
Aireys Inlet Market returns
STALLHOLDERS are looking forward to the return of the Aireys Inlet Market this Sunday, October 10 for the start of the 2021- 2022 market...
October 7, 2021
On target: multiuse facility scores spot in masterplan review
HOCKEY in Torquay and the wider Surf Coast has scored a major win, with a proposed synthetic pitch to be part of a review...
October 5, 2021
Petition urges 24/7 cat curfew in shire
NEARLY 400 people have signed a petition urging the Surf Coast Shire to introduce a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week cat curfew across the municipality. Councillors officially received...
October 4, 2021
2021 Queenscliff Music Festival cancelled
THE 24th edition of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has been pushed to 2022, with organisers conceding time had run out to hold the...
October 4, 2021
Bank backs fundraiser for new op shop
WINCHELSEA Community Bank has thrown its support behind the fundraising appeal for Hesse Rural Health’s new op shop. As part of its 2021-22 Community Investment...
October 3, 2021
The Kyn rises from the ashes
TORQUAY restaurant The Kyn is back in business nine months after it was heavily damaged by fire, and its owners are crossing their fingers...
October 2, 2021
Environmental passion drives Smith’s new novel
The next generation's passion and knowledge about the environment has directly inspired Mark Smith's next novel, in bookstores now.
The Anglesea YA author, noted for...
October 1, 2021
Exposure sites – October 1, 4pm
SEVERAL stores inside the Westfield Geelong shopping centre have been listed as public exposure sites to COVID-19. The latest list for the Geelong region is: September...
October 1, 2021
Exposure sites – October 1, 11am
SIX new public exposure sites to COVID-19 have been listed in the Geelong region. They are: September 25 Corio Bay Health Group, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong - 9.50-11.30am...
October 1, 2021
Stewart wins “Carji” Greeves Medal
TOM Stewart is the winner of the 2021 "Carji" Greeves Medal, and led a top 10 and awards night featuring some of the Cats'...
October 1, 2021
Tenders open to design shire’s aquatic centre
TENDERS have opened to design the $39.25 million Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre, and the Surf Coast Shire is calling for applicants to...
September 30, 2021
No Cadel’s race in January
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will not be staged in January 2022. In a statement issued this afternoon, Visit Victoria has been...
September 30, 2021
Plan lodged for $50 million retirement village
A PLAN to build a $50 million retirement village in Torquay has been lodged with the Surf Coast Shire. Submitted by applicant Sincock Planning, the...
September 29, 2021
Shire to change Australia Day arrangements
THE Surf Coast Shire council will drop its Australia Day celebration on January 26 next year and every year from now on, with the...
September 28, 2021
Exposure sites, September 28, 11am
PUBLIC exposure sites to COVID-19 have been added in Geelong, Geelong West and Herne Hill. They are: September 23 Australian Clinical Labs, Little Ryrie Street, Geelong, 8.30-9am...
September 28, 2021
Work starts on new Twelve Apostles lookout
WORK has started to build a new lookout at the Twelve Apostles in the next stage of projects in the Victorian Government’s Shipwreck Coast...
September 27, 2021
James Kelly returns to Cats as assistant coach
GEELONG premiership hero James Kelly will return to GMHBA Stadium as an assistant coach. After a stellar playing career with the Cats, Kelly served as...
September 27, 2021
Lorne Theatre to keep screening with SCREEN grant
THE Lorne Theatre will keep its silver screen up and running via a Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund grant...
September 24, 2021
Application lodged to build Vintage Cellars in Torquay
LIQUORLAND Australia has lodged an application to sell take-away liquor from a new store in Gilbert Street, Torquay. The application for the Vintage Cellars store,...
September 23, 2021
Travis Boak wins Jim Stynes Community Award
TORQUAY-born Travis Boak’s long-running efforts to help children and families affected by cancer have seen him win this year’s Jim Stynes Community Award. Boak, who...
September 23, 2021
In the black: Shire’s surplus close to expected figure
THE Surf Coast Shire has recorded a slightly smaller surplus than expected but is still finishing the financial year nearly $13 million in the...
September 23, 2021
Anglesea Motor Yacht Club’s new home set to open this year
AFTER almost a decade of planning and preparation, the redevelopment of the Anglesea Motor Yacht Club’s facilities is on track to be completed by...
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