July 15, 2021
Victoria’s fifth lockdown to begin at midnight
VICTORIA will enter a five-day lockdown from tonight (Thursday, July 15) in an effort to contain a growing outbreak of the Delta variant of...
July 14, 2021
COVID-19 case confirmed at Barwon Heads Primary School
STAFF and pupils at Barwon Heads Primary School will be staying home tomorrow (Thursday, July 15) after the school reported a confirmed case of...
July 13, 2021
National firearms amnesty begins
THE federal government and Crime Stoppers Australia have launched a permanent national firearms amnesty to keep Australians safe while ensuring access to those with...
July 11, 2021
Name’s the same but federal boundaries to change
BOUNDARY changes will see the Surf Coast Shire split between federal electorates, with towns including Angelsea, Lorne and Winchelsea to leave Corangamite and become...
July 8, 2021
Floored: Winchelsea’s Leisure Time Centre still in need of repairs
THE Winchelsea community has been waiting four years for get back into the Leisure Time Centre (LTC), and will have to keep waiting until...
June 30, 2021
Torquay, Jan Juc to still switch state seats in proposed boundaries
TORQUAY, Jan Juc and Bellbrae will still be dropped from the seat of South Barwon, according to the latest version of the proposed state...
June 23, 2021
Upgraded site to help with whale spotting
AN UPGRADED website for the community to record local whale sightings was launched last week to mark World Oceans Day. WhaleFace is a citizen science...
June 21, 2021
Raise your voice: Thousands of signatures wanted for petitions on Spring Creek promise
THE public hearing into the planning future of Torquay, Jan Juc and surrounds has officially closed, and a community group is calling for thousands...
June 20, 2021
On the page: City considers feedback about proposal to build library in Armstrong Creek
THE City of Greater Geelong is working on its plan to design and build Armstrong Creek’s first library, and has revealed some of the...
June 19, 2021
Proposed 4G tower in Torquay North yet to be built
A 4G TELECOMMUNICATIONS tower in Torquay North is yet to be built despite the Surf Coast Shire council giving the project the green light...
June 19, 2021
TLC Healthcare to help speed up aged care vaccinations in Geelong
TLC Healthcare has been appointed by the Department of Health to vaccinate thousands of aged care residents across Geelong and Melbourne who were unable...
June 17, 2021
Anne Howard takes job as new CEO of Colac Otway Shire
THE Surf Coast Shire's acting chief executive officer Anne Howard will shift councils later this year and become the new CEO of the neighbouring...
June 17, 2021
Torquay car wash site sold
A CAR wash described as a “a rare corner allotment that is perfectly positioned for redevelopment” in Torquay has been sold, and the listing...
June 16, 2021
Site chosen for Torquay’s new hospital
THE Victorian Government has revealed the site for the coming Torquay Community Hospital. Today (Wednesday, June 16), South Barwon Labor MP Darren Cheeseman announced a...
June 16, 2021
Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again
COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...
June 16, 2021
Alcoa wants CCN meetings to eventually return
THE Community Consultation Network (CCN) meetings about the future of Anglesea’s former coal mine have not been held in more than a year, but...
June 15, 2021
Community panel unveils its vision for the shire
COMMUNITY members have set down their vision for the Surf Coast Shire through the council’s People Place Future project. The 35-member Community Panel was selected...
June 14, 2021
AIRAR accepts artistic donation
THE Anglesea Performing Arts Group has shown its support for Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) with a generous donation. The independent theatre company...
June 12, 2021
Documentary in works about Deans Marsh soprano
A FILM about Surf Coast-born international opera star Marjorie Lawrence is in production, and the team behind the film hopes the documentary will have...
June 12, 2021
Traffic lights proposed for Bristol Road intersection
TORQUAY will get another set of traffic lights, with the Surf Coast Shire revealing its proposal for an upgrade to the intersection of Bristol...
June 11, 2021
Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event
MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...
June 10, 2021
Interest warming up for Little Athletics on Surf Coast
INTEREST is being gauged in setting up a dedicated branch of Little Athletics on the Surf Coast. Torquay mother Claire Osborn is working with state...
June 10, 2021
A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help
GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...
June 10, 2021
Change the rules: Tourism industry wants COVID-19 restrictions eased further
CORONAVIRUS restrictions may have eased in regional Victoria compared to Melbourne, but the local tourism industry says the state government's "one size fits all"...
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