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April 1, 2021

Changes proposed for federal electoral boundaries

THE federal electorate of Corangamite could have a new name honouring a prominent Aboriginal activist but would become much smaller to account for population...

April 1, 2021

Jan Juc surfers dominate Victorian Junior Titles

A QUINTET of Jan Juc surfers claimed wins in five of the six divisions of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Titles, held over the weekend. Originally...

April 1, 2021

Shire adopts flag schedule except for Australia Day

THE Surf Coast Shire council has finally adopted its flag schedule with only slight changes to the proposal deferred by councillors a month ago,...

April 1, 2021

Tigers expect big crowd at Good Friday season opener

LOCAL footy and netball is back in front of crowds this year, and the Torquay Tigers are expecting thousands to turn up to their...

April 1, 2021

Landlocked: Property owners worry about consequences of DAL rezoning

THE broad planning changes proposed in the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) program may produce some undesirable outcomes, with landowners in Bellbrae...

April 1, 2021

Moggs Creek lines light the way for road upgrades

THE state body for Victorian motorcyclists says luminescent lines on part of the Great Ocean Road and high-grip road surfaces are excellent examples of...

April 1, 2021

Tigers triumph in One Day South (100) grand final

THE GCA season wrapped up at the weekend, with Torquay’s One Day South (100) side among those to taste premiership glory. St Joseph’s had the...

April 1, 2021

Conservation investment could support 350 local jobs

INVESTMENT in practical conservation and land management could provide jobs for hundreds of young and unskilled workers in western Victoria and thousands across Australia,...

April 1, 2021

Illegal trail biking and 4WDing increases

ILLEGAL off-road activity in Victoria’s parks, forests and reserves by trail bikes and four-wheel drives is increasing. The Conservation Regulator has issued more than 100...

April 1, 2021

Responses to AIDA’s survey revealed

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) has again canvassed the town’s residents and holidaymakers about what makes the area great and what needs...

April 1, 2021

Nominations open for Barwon Heads Road reference group

APPLICATIONS have opened for people to have their say about the coming upgrades to Barwon Heads Road. The Community Reference Group (CRG) is looking for...

April 1, 2021

Rip Curl Newcastle Cup begins

THE Australian leg of the World Surf League’s (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) begins today (Thursday, April 1) with the Rip Curl Newscastle Cup presented...

April 1, 2021

Shire rolls out $200,000 more in COVID-19 support

THE Surf Coast Shire council will roll out another $200,000 in grant programs to support artists and individual small businesses affected by the COVID-19...

April 1, 2021

City recognises women’s leadership and contributions

THE extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of Geelong women have been celebrated in this year’s City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Awards. This...

April 1, 2021

Wurdi Baierr Stadium officially opens

THE Surf Coast Shire’s largest infrastructure project to date is officially open. The $13.5 million Wurdi Baierr Stadium sits between the Civic Centre and Surf...

March 25, 2021

Towards Eden: Sarah Henderson backs Eden Project Anglesea

VICTORIAN Senator Sarah Henderson has thrown her support behind the Eden Project's proposals for the former Anglesea coal mine. The $150 million eco-tourism concept for...

March 25, 2021

Great Ocean Road Health starts COVID-19 vaccinations

THE coronavirus vaccine rollout is extending down the Great Ocean Road, with Great Ocean Road Health now offering the jabs in its catchment area. Last...

March 25, 2021

Geelong-Melbourne rail moves up on infrastructure list

BETTER rail connections between Geelong and Melbourne have moved up the timetable of Infrastructure Australia's priorities, but the works are not proposed to start...

March 25, 2021

Bellarine Bears wind up for winter season

THE Bellarine Bears are winding up for a big season of baseball this year after missing the 2020 winter competition. The Geelong Baseball Association has...

March 25, 2021

Midnight Oil bring the power and the passion to Geelong

LIVE music continues its celebrated return to music venues across Victoria, with Midnight Oil the latest band to grace the stage at Mount...

March 25, 2021

Ellie Harrison takes out GromSearch

BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison and Wollongong's Lennix Smith have been crowned 16 & Under Rip Curl GromSearch National Champions at URBNSURF. This year marks...

March 25, 2021

CORA sets its finish line at 2025

THE proponents of the Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) project have given their first public update about the next steps for the $350 million...

March 25, 2021

Port community and visitors unite to support Will’s Wish

WHEN Will Tasic isn’t feeling well and his family are having a tough time, they head to Portarlington, which they say is “the best...

March 25, 2021

Torquay Rotarians keep centenary baton moving

THE Rotary Club of Torquay have done their part to pass the torch for the service organisation's Australian centenary celebrations, officially starting the Geelong...