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...
March 25, 2021
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...
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