December 24, 2020
Santa stars at Geelong Christmas Market
SANTA Claus took a break from his frantic festive preparations on Saturday to be the star attraction at the Christmas Market and Pet Adoption...
December 24, 2020
Shire keeps moving on three community proposals
THE Surf Coast Shire has moved three proposals for community projects to the next stage after an investigation found them to be feasible, and...
December 24, 2020
Lights on warning signs to be removed
THE Deans Marsh Lorne Road (DMLR) Safety Group has had some success towards one of its goals after five long years of campaigning. The group...
December 24, 2020
Council to take its meetings far and wide in 2021
THE City of Greater Geelong council has agreed on its 2021 meeting schedule, which features the return of public attendance in the new year...
December 24, 2020
Deakn and SMEC partnership to grow Geelong’s sustainability
A NEW partnership between Deakin University and SMEC will aim to improve urban sustainability in Australia and abroad, and will first turn its attention...
December 24, 2020
The Sands not quite sold yet
THE Sands Resort in Torquay has not yet officially changed hands, with the purported new owners still finalising the sale and the selling agent...
December 24, 2020
Shire endorses next year’s calendar of events
THE Surf Coast Shire council has endorsed the 13 events and causes it will be officially supporting next year. However, what flags will be flown...
December 24, 2020
Rex Gorell adds Jeep to its Geelong marque
JEEP drivers in the Greater Geelong region will now have access to local technical support and expertise with the opening of Rex Gorell Jeep. Now...
December 24, 2020
Yule be sorry: Police urge Torquay people to lock their cars and houses
POLICE are urging residents and visitors to Torquay this summer to shake off the “tangible complacency” of not locking their cars and houses. Thefts from...
December 24, 2020
Mobile towers go live in Winchelsea and Birregurra
BASE station towers have just been switched on in Winchelsea and Birregurra, improving mobile phone coverage in and around the two towns. Telstra has activated...
December 24, 2020
Santa lets off some steam in Portarlington
SANTA Claus puffed into the Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday, taking a break from his busy Christmas schedule for a ride with excited children on...
December 24, 2020
Coming soon: $2.25 million to help build Armstrong Creek West early learning centre
A NEW early learning centre will be built in the west of Armstrong Creek within two years, with the state government contributing $2.25 million...
December 24, 2020
Your song could be the backing for The Dance
HUMANS in Geelong is calling on all local musicians to come up with the right song to be the backing for their community project. The...
December 24, 2020
Walk on water: wave attenuator opens on Geelong waterfront
THE latest feature on the Geelong waterfront will allow people to take a 440-metre journey over the waters of Corio Bay. The $10.1 million wave...
December 24, 2020
Torquay Rotary hits brakes on motor show
ORGANISERS have reluctantly called off the coming Rotary Motor Show in Torquay but hope car enthusiasts will take part in an alternate virtual event...
December 24, 2020
Restored Cottage by the Sea reopens
THE newly renovated and restored Cottage by the Sea is welcoming children again, and has been officially opened. The $3.4 million works at the Queenscliff...
December 24, 2020
Create cocktails at home
COCKTAILS in a box that can be made and ready to drink in a couple of minutes could be just the thing for summer,...
December 24, 2020
TGGB sees room to grow in Geelong’s tourism economy
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) says the region is not far off meeting a projected shortfall in accommodation over the next decade...
December 17, 2020
Growing Suburbs Fund opens again next year
THE Surf Coast Shire will again have the chance to fast-track some of its much-needed infrastructure through state government funding. Six months ago, the state...
December 17, 2020
Pool party: SCALCAG to lay out case for Surf Coast aquatic centre to council
THE community group calling for a Surf Coast aquatic centre will give a special presentation to Surf Coast Shire councillors laying out all the...
December 17, 2020
Giulia Baggio appointed as new G21 CEO
G21 HAS looked to the City of Melbourne to find its new chief executive officer, and will employ Giulia Baggio in the role from...
December 17, 2020
Golden Plains Festival postponed for 2021
THE 15th edition of the Golden Plains Festival will not go ahead in autumn, but organisers are keen to see it return in 2022. One...
December 17, 2020
More solar rebates released
THE state government has accelerated and expanded the Solar Homes Program to meet surging demand and deliver immediate cost savings to Victorian households. More than...
December 17, 2020
Petition urges shire to clean up its act in Winchelsea
MORE than 270 people have urged the Surf Coast Shire to improve the mowing and maintenance arrangements in Winchelsea, claiming the town's presentation has...
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