April 22, 2021
Power and Roos play out a thriller
ANGLESEA and Newcomb played out a thriller in their Round 3 BFL seniors match, with only two points separating the sides at the final...
April 22, 2021
Art exhibition to raise funds for The MAC
AN EXHIBITION now on show in Anglesea is raising funds for the future home of art on the Surf Coast. More than 40 local artists...
April 22, 2021
Get your COVID-19 jab, RACPG urges – but don’t forget the flu vaccine
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging patients to get their COVID-19 vaccinations once they are eligible. The advice follows changes to...
April 22, 2021
Plan proposes independent housing for elderly in Winchelsea
THE Winchelsea community continues to work on a proposal to develop a vacant block with homes for older people, with one proponent saying there...
April 22, 2021
Blues Train faces tough journey towards October restart
THE Blues Train will be back on the track later this year but is a long way from getting up to full steam, and...
April 22, 2021
Geelong hub opens to mass COVID-19 vaccinations
The scale and pace of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout will be heavily accelerated through mass vaccinations, with Victoria opening the Geelong high-volume hub and...
April 22, 2021
HomeBuilder starts get an extra 12 months
PEOPLE hoping their new home will be started fast enough to qualify for HomeBuilder can breathe easier, with the Coalition Government tripling the eligible...
April 22, 2021
More federal support for travel agents takes off
VICTORIAN travel agents have been encouraged to apply for a grant as part of a $130 million extension of a Coalition Government program. The payments...
April 21, 2021
Hail to the chief: Surf Coast Shire council appoints new CEO
FORMER VicRoads CEO Robyn Seymour has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Surf Coast Shire. Ms Seymour signed a five-year contract...
April 20, 2021
Armstrong Creek Shopping Centre sold for $55.6 million
THE Armstrong Creek Shopping Centre has been sold to listed fund manager Home Consortium’s Daily Needs REIT for $55.6 million. The centre, built by national...
April 15, 2021
Impact of JobKeeper’s end yet to emerge
THE Coalition government’s JobKeeper program is no more, but business leaders in Geelong and the Surf Coast say it will take weeks if not...
April 15, 2021
Starfish Nippers to feature in U3A’s second term
TERM two of the U3A SurfCoast’s courses are about to begin, with a coming session to focus on the award-winning Starfish Nippers program. Created by...
April 15, 2021
MAN v FAT uses soccer to kick off the kilos
NORLANE’S Leisuretime Sports Precinct is breaking new ground as the first venue in Victoria to host MAN v FAT Soccer – a soccer-themed weight...
April 15, 2021
VEC starts mailing out fines to non-voters
INFRINGEMENT notices have begun to be sent to Victorians across 75 councils who didn’t vote in the 2020 local council elections and either failed...
April 15, 2021
Torquay SLSC crew rows to the rescue
A SURFBOAT crew from Torquay SLSC has proven its worth not only in competition but also in rescue skills. The Under 19 Honey Badgers...
April 15, 2021
Labor pitches $15 billion for reconstruction
FEDERAL Labor will introduce a $15 billion fund for manufacturing and infrastructure if it wins the next election, and Labor’s local MPs say it...
April 15, 2021
Pooling funds: Shire gets $3.5m more for Surf Coast aquatic centre
THE Labor state government will pour another $3.5 million into the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre following an application from the Surf Coast...
April 15, 2021
New Bendigo Bank branch continues community support
TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) has welcomed Torquay’s Bendigo Bank moving down the street to a new location, as it will allow the bank to...
April 15, 2021
Final “The Dance” video launched
HUMANS in Geelong has completed and released its “The Dance” music video community project. The group started “The Dance” to showcase beautiful region, creative individuals...
April 15, 2021
Anglesea war memorial waits on go for build
THE Anglesea and District War Memorial could start construction within weeks if the working plans are approved by the Surf Coast Shire. The committee behind...
April 15, 2021
Geelong Toastmasters to celebrate 700th meeting
THE Geelong branch of the Toastmasters is preparing for a double celebration later this month, returning to in-person gatherings and also racking up their...
April 15, 2021
Workplaces invited to volunteer at Geelong Mums
GEELONG Mums is inviting the region’s businesses to participate in its workplace volunteering program. The workplace volunteering program at the local not-for-profit organisation - the...
April 15, 2021
Shire’s in-person council meetings to return
THE Surf Coast Shire will return to in-person council meetings open to the public for the first time in almost a year. The next scheduled...
April 15, 2021
Avalon still waiting for return of international flights
VICTORIA'S airports reopened to international flights last week, but they will likely not return to the skies over Avalon Airport for some time yet. Malaysian...
