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Apollo Bay upgrades on track

A PLAN to improve infrastructure on public land in Apollo Bay is about half done, according to the latest Colac Otway Shire update...

Baton relay celebrates a century of Rotary

ROTARY Clubs across the Geelong region will combine to pass a baton from club to club this Sunday, March 21 as they help celebrate...

Rough surf: Torquay lot holders in the dark about plan to sell land

LOT holders in a proposed Torquay development say they are in the dark and upset about a sudden decision to sell the land out...

Pavilion’s sporting life officially begins

A GROWING hub for sport in the Armstrong Creek community has officially been opened. Clubs first started using the Armstrong Creek East Pavilion, located between...

New affordable lots released

Geelong’s premium estate, Gen Fyansford, releases limited release of affordable lots perfect for young couples and first home buyers.

Juc’s Golden Triangle triumph

AUCTION fever has hit a new level with McCartney Real Estate’s auction of 17 Carnoustie Avenue, Jan Juc, seeing the reserve price blown out...

Ocean Grove juniors triumph at LSV state competition

JUNIOR life saving competitors from across the state headed to Warrnambool this weekend to compete in the LSV Junior Victorian State Championships at Warrnambool,...

Link your government accounts ahead of vaccine rollout

The federal government is encouraging all people in regional Victoria to get ready for their COVID-19 vaccination by linking their digital government services, particularly...

Kings unveils informal coastal funeral space

KINGS Funerals’ new beach house-style space for informal funeral gatherings will officially open in Torquay today (Thursday, March 11). The venue at 45 Geelong Road...

Beach near Demons Bluff closed for public safety

THE beach below Demons Bluff near Anglesea was closed last week for the public’s safety due to further landslips in the area. Monthly monitoring of...

A walk (or jog) to remember this weekend

PEOPLE of all ages are getting ready for this year’s Geelong Memory Walk and Jog, to be held this Sunday, March 14, and registrations...

Lorne SLSC thinks pink for International Women’s Day

THE Lorne SLSC has celebrated its female lifesavers with a special “Pink Patrol” to recognise International Women’s Day (IWD). The four-and-a-half hour all-female patrol at...

Telstra to help small businesses go digital

TELSTRA has revealed an $8.5 million program to help support small businesses by handing over major advertising space at the nation’s biggest football stadiums...

PM sticking to October COVID vaccine goal

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison is sticking to the federal government’s population-wide coronavirus vaccine October goal despite delays in the initial rollout. Doctors and other experts...

MAC signs lease with shire for new arts venue

THE Surf Coast’s arts community is a step closer to realising their dream of a local performance and exhibition space, with the Multi Arts...

Latest letters are a sign of the times

THE latest arrangement of Villawood Properties’ giant letters spells out an important health message. The “GET VACCINATED” sign in three-metre high corten steel was officially...

Shire yet to unfurl its flag schedule

THE Surf Coast Shire council is yet to unfurl its schedule about what flags will be flown outside the Civic Centre in Torquay, with...

Distinct position: Evidence builds up ahead of Surf Coast DAL’s public hearing

A PUBLIC hearing about the planning future of Torquay and surrounds starts next week, and evidence from all interested parties is beginning to pile...

GMHBA Stadium capacity revealed, more tickets released

The AFL has welcomed the state government's decision to endorse 50 per cent capacity at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium for AFL matches to begin the...

Civic leaders up for the challenge

"CHOOSE to Challenge" is the theme for International Women’s Day, and with an all-female leadership team at the Surf Coast Shire council, the community...

Leaky dam’s owner must apply for licence

THE head of Southern Rural Water (SRW) has met in person with some of the people affected by last year’s dam leakage in...

Have your say on policing

GEELONG and the Surf Coast’s police are urging community members to share their views on how policing should be delivered now and into the...

Tigers women’s side ready to roar

THE senior women’s football side at Torquay is ready to roar for 2021 but are still looking few more players to join in. Tigers co-coaches...

Chocolaterie approved to sell liquor

THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery (GORCI) has welcomed the Surf Coast Shire council approving its application to sell liquor at the...