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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
LSV Youth/Senior champs held in big surf at Lorne
THE best youth and senior athletes from 30 Victorian lifesaving clubs descended on Lorne at the weekend. This year's Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Youth/Senior...
Grants to take the arts on tour
THE Victorian Government has rolled out two grants programs to get more shows to regional and outer metropolitan areas, and applications for one of...
Signs to show good reasons to drive safely
A NEW campaign being piloted on the Surf Coast will aim to reduce road trauma through visual reminders of the importance of road safety. The...
East Belmont in the hunt for double celebration
EAST Belmont has the chance to take home two GCA Division 1 flags this Saturday, with its two turf sides qualifying for the...
Connewarre Reserve’s committee increases by one
THE Surf Coast Shire council has approved a plan for the wife of a recently-deceased member of what is now the Connewarre Reserve Community...
Planning panel to consider Moriac subdivision
AN INDEPENDENT planning panel will consider the merits of rezoning land in Moriac for housing after the Surf Coast Shire addressed 12 submissions about...
Surf Coaster shuttle cost $60 per passenger
A SURF Coast Shire evaluation of the Surf Coaster shuttle has found the bus service had an overall cost of just over $60 per...
VEC seeks explanation from people who haven’t voted
THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians who were sent an Apparent Failure to Vote Notice to respond by the 28-day deadline with...
Applications open for community grants
APPLICATIONS have now opened for the latest round of grants from Torquay Community Enterprise (TCE). The annual program offers grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. One...
Shire to form new emergency management committee
THE Surf Coast Shire council has updated its arrangements for emergency management planning as part of a statewide reform process. Council officers, together with the...
Labor pushes City Partnerships
LABOR would broaden the scope of the City Deal initiative if it won power at the next federal election, according to Opposition Leader Anthony...
Council seeks $1 million from Building Better Regions Fund
THE Surf Coast Shire council will seek more than $1 million for projects in the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions...
Anglesea and Inverleigh win BPCA premierships
ANGLESEA and Inverleigh have come out on top in the top tier of the BPCA, winning their cricket grand finals against Jan Juc and...