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Survey to help improve region’s dangerous roads

RACV is calling on people to share their knowledge about the most dangerous roads in regional Victoria on an interactive online map Every year hundreds...

Community group, PETA hail rejection of Inverleigh sheep dairy

FRIENDS of the Barwon and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have welcomed the Surf Coast Shire’s decision to refuse a...

Winchelsea Community House could manage shire hall

THE Winchelsea Community House has emerged as the possible new tenant of the former Winchelsea Shire Hall, in a plan being assessed by the...

New ports authority to be based in Geelong

A NEW body that will manage all of Victoria’s ports will be based in Geelong. G21 has welcomed the establishment of Ports Victoria, which will...

Bowls Club celebrates rolling out its synthetic green

THE Torquay Bowls Club has officially rolled out its new synthetic green, which will see the club’s bowlers stay active during the wetter months. Corangamite...

Shire seeks to close hinterland planning gap

THE Surf Coast Shire council aims to “fill a policy gap” about discretionary uses of Farming Zone land by adopting the recommendations of its...

Warm sands: Hotel and resort complex to soft launch soon

THE Sands is getting back up and running after a long closure, with the golf course, hotel and resort complex to relaunch its cafe...

Lions Village supports changes to Torquay development

RESIDENTS of Torquay’s Lions Village say they are “satisfied” with the final version of the $29 million development to be built on a vacant...

The Conquest continues at the Barwon Heads Triathlon

ADAM Conquest has gone back-to-back at the Barwon Heads Triathlon, adding this year’s victory to his wins in 2020 and 2018. The annual event drew...

Council to push ahead with CBD special rate

THE City of Greater Geelong has put the wheels in motion to reintroduce the special rate charged to businesses in Geelong’s CBD, but will...

Betty and Rosa’s long service recognised

TWO long-serving members of the Anglesea RSL have been recognised for their many years of service. The sub-branch held its monthly lunch on February...

Strategy considers Torquay’s retail future

THE Surf Coast Shire council is updating its plans for retail areas in Torquay and Jan Juc for the next 15 years to better...

Commerce Torquay’s events make a welcome return

COMMERCE Torquay has made a long-awaited return to holding functions for the town's businesses. The local business advocacy organisation hosted about 40 people at its...

Victoria’s state of emergency extended

VICTORIA’S state of emergency will continue for nine months after the Greens confirmed they had struck a deal with the Andrews Government on Tuesday...

Meadow reveals full 2021 lineup

Meadow is back for a second take on its seventh instalment, with the multi-day music festival in Bambra revealing its full line-up for the...

Sixth version of COVID-19 protocol for local footy released

AFL VICTORIA has made a slight adjustment to the rules local footy clubs must follow as they prepare for the 2021 season. The state’s governing...

Works get rolling on Old Beechy Rail Trail

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has teamed up with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) and the Colac Otway Shire to create 12 new jobs...

Colleges play off for the inaugural Respect Cup

COLLEGES from Geelong and Ballarat have joined forces to play off in a community footy event ahead of International Women’s Day that supports their...

Netflix series starts filming on Surf Coast

New Netflix teen surf series Surviving Summer has begun filming on the Surf Coast and will continue over the next couple of months. The series...

MCG, Marvel Stadium to open at 50 per cent for AFL

THE AFL will be back in front of live crowds this year, with the league announcing the state government has endorsed its plan for...

Review still pending for Surf Coaster shuttle

THE Surf Coast Shire has not yet made a decision on the success or otherwise of its Surf Coaster shuttle bus, with the initiative...

Caravan park provides no net benefit, shire says

A PROPOSED caravan and camping park in Freshwater Creek continues to get little support from authorities, with the Surf Coast Shire council refusing a...

COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins

Both coronavirus vaccines slated for use in Australia have been approved and the first people in line are already being vaccinated, with millions more...

Paul Barker to take a walk for Soldier On

SURF Coast Shire councillor Paul Barker will be stepping out in support of Australia’s veterans next month, and is inviting local veterans to join...