February 4, 2021
COVID grants support community projects
A TRIO of community projects will receive Surf Coast Shire support in the latest tranche of funding from the COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Grants. The grants...
February 4, 2021
Shire will allow residents to pay for road sealing
THE Surf Coast Shire council has agreed in principle to allow property owners to pay the council to upgrade public roads, following a request...
February 4, 2021
E.J. Whitten golf day to tee off again
THE 13th E.J.Whitten Foundation Charity Golf Day will take place in just over a fortnight’s time at Portarlington Golf Club. The event, to be held...
January 29, 2021
Mental health support for young workers extended
The federal government has extended two programs dedicated to helping young people with mental illness in Geelong, Ballarat and Melton to join the workforce. The...
January 29, 2021
Geelong region warned of heavy rainfall and flash flooding
HEAVY rain and flash flooding could occur right across the Geelong region throughout the course of today (Friday, January 29), according to a severe...
January 28, 2021
Woolworths Torquay Central sold for $25 million
THE Woolworths Torquay Central supermarket has been snapped up for $5 million above the expected asking price.
Stonebridge Property Group listed the 2,980sqm freestanding...
January 28, 2021
Ferry’s free car trips could drive up demand in Geelong
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) has welcomed free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania, as it could drive up demand ahead...
January 28, 2021
Otways campground gets big upgrade
HOLIDAYMAKERS are now enjoying better facilities at campgrounds and caravan parks in the Otways and elsewhere across Victoria thanks to state government upgrades. Between now...
January 28, 2021
CFA firefighters to feel the FLAIM of Geelong technology
MORE than 30,000 volunteer firefighters in the CFA will be able to use the latest in virtual reality firefighting training using technology developed by...
January 28, 2021
Luncheon to celebrate women’s achievements
THE Northern Bellarine will honour the achievements of women and their contributions to gender equality and community wellbeing in March. Bennetts on Bellarine will host...
January 28, 2021
Davidsons to help shire find its new CEO
THE Surf Coast Shire council has appointed Geelong and Surf Coast-based business consultants Davidsons to help it find the shire's new chief executive officer. In...
January 28, 2021
Rex Brown honoured for his service to Wye River community
A LONG-TERM advocate for Wye River has been recognised posthumously in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. The late Rex Brown received a medal in...
January 28, 2021
Kids Plus program provides education and experience
NEARLY 20 youngsters enjoyed a day they will never forget during last week’s Kids Plus program. The Kids Plus program offers children with cerebral palsy,...
January 28, 2021
Carbon offset planting proposed at Lake Modewarre
UNUSED land owned by the Surf Coast Shire will be planted out and turned into a carbon offset as the shire looks to reduce...
January 28, 2021
High stakes: Developers slam council’s position on Spring Creek
DEVELOPERS with an interest in land in the Spring Creek valley have slammed the Surf Coast Shire council's explicit endorsement of Torquay’s town boundary...
January 28, 2021
Barwon Health congratulated for its volunteer focus
VOLUNTEERING Geelong has congratulated Barwon Health for its leadership and initiative in successfully managing and redeploying volunteer resources during the height of the COVID-19...
January 28, 2021
Shire’s sponsorships and event grants to return
THE Event Grants and Sponsorship Program in the Surf Coast Shire has been updated for the coming financial year as the council looks to...
January 28, 2021
Book fair’s new chapter proves a hit
BOOK lovers turned up in force to the newly-relocated Torquay Rotary Book Fair, which was held over the Australia Day weekend. The annual event, usually...
January 28, 2021
La Nina and supply breakdown blamed for mowing woes
THE Surf Coast Shire is blaming La Nina and a coronavirus-related supply breakdown for Winchelsea’s mowing and maintenance becoming “unsatisfactory and embarrassing”, according to...
January 28, 2021
Small Business Ombudsman calls for tweak to JobKeeper
JOBKEEPER is set to end in about two months’ time, but Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell wants a change...
January 28, 2021
Celebrations planned for Lorne’s 150th anniversary
THE 150th anniversary of the naming of Lorne will be officially celebrated by the Surf Coast Shire. Councillors approved a series of project budget adjustments...
January 27, 2021
Wurdi Baierr Stadium complete and open for classes
AFTER much community anticipation, the Surf Coast’s new multi-purpose indoor stadium has been completed. Wurdi Baierr Stadium, meaning the “big gathering place” in Wadawurrung has...
January 24, 2021
United see off Glory in nine-goal thriller
GEELONG'S GMHBA Stadium became the scene of a chaotic A-League classic on Saturday evening, with Steven Lustica the hero as Western United overcame Perth...
January 21, 2021
Friendly skies: Avalon’s flights to and from Sydney and Adelaide to resume soon
DOMESTIC flights between Avalon Airport and the Gold Coast have taken off again and are expected to return to and from Sydney and Adelaide...
