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Boost to public rubbish collections

THE Surf Coast Shire council is increasing the frequency of its public bin collections from now until Easter to cater for more locals and...

Wave Rider disappointed by shire’s shuttle bus plan

A TORQUAY commercial bus operator is frustrated and disappointed it did not get the chance to put itself forward to run the Surf Coast...

Residents celebrate roadblocks’ impending removal

SOME residents of The Quay and Quay 2 have hailed the Surf Coast Shire's decison to soon take down the roadblocks in Torquay North,...

Agencies urge everyone to have a Safe Silly Season

The so-called silly season can be a dangerous time for some, with rates of family domestic violence spiking.

Beach patrols to keep hooded plovers safe

CONSERVATION Regulator officers are now keeping watch at Ocean Grove and other beaches across Victoria's south-west to protect hooded plover chicks during their nesting...

Recession ends, but region still needs to recover

AUSTRALIA has emerged from the recession thanks to unexpected growth, but outgoing G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines has warned the Geelong region's economy...

Libraries invite readers to check out lower COVID restrictions

LIBRARIES across the Geelong region will have looser COVID-19 restrictions over the hotter months, in line with the state government's COVIDSafe Summer guidelines. Victorian Premier...

Waurn Ponds station car park to be finished this year

THE state government says its upgrades to the car park at Waurn Ponds Railway Station are scheduled to be finished by the end of...

Esplanade apartment plan rejected again

AN APPLICATION to build apartments at 86-92 The Esplanade in Torquay has again been knocked back. Surf Coast Shire councillors agreed with the officers' recommendation...

Coles backs Christmas appeal for charities

COLES supermarkets across Victoria including the Torquay store have started a national Christmas appeal to help feed locals doing it tough as national food...

New Cats on the block get their guernseys

GEELONG'S latest crop of draft picks have unveiled the number they will wear during the 2021 AFL season. The six players - a mix of...

Stan Grant headlines online G21 forum

THE latest edition of the G21 Stakeholder Forum went down the online path, with more than 500 people logging on Friday last week to...

Mask rules eased for COVIDSafe Summer

VICTORIANS now only need to wear masks in “a limited number of places” in a major easing of the state’s coronavirus restrictions, which came...

Geelong Swimming Club has triple win for inclusivity

THE Geelong Swimming Club has gone three for three at this year's Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The VDSR Awards ceremony, livestreamed on Thursday...

Shire considers rolling out Torquay shuttle bus for summer

THE Surf Coast Shire is considering bringing back a free summer shuttle bus service in Torquay and Jan Juc for the first time in...

Aussie lockdown didn’t drive beer drinking up

NEW research has revealed Australians did not “get on the beers” at home during the nation’s COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues. On-premises...

There’s no such thing as a safe tan

With the first weekend of summer over, and Cancer Council and SunSmart are reminding Victorians there’s no such thing as a safe tan, with...

Torquay Bowls Club tries out new synthetic green

THE Torquay Bowls Club has celebrated the completion of its synthetic green, and invited some of its oldest members to be the first to...

Understanding the effects of baby brain

Recent studies by Monash University are beginning to understand the long-term impacts of 'baby-brain’ and how the hormonal changes that take place in a...

City keeps spotlight on youth mental health

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting young people’s mental health in the municipality, by asking the chief...

Santa makes a last call for stars for the Christmastime Virtual Festival Night

THE Christmastime in Torquay Fun Virtual Festival Night 2020 premieres on Friday, December 18 at 7pm on bit.ly/christmastimeevent. Jolly old Saint Nick told us...

Lessons to be learned from resilience

A RESEARCH paper tracking Geelong's economic and social resilience over three decades is just the start of a conversation to plan for the risks...

Torquay Rotary plans a hairy fundraiser

THE Rotary Club of Torquay is keeping busy in the last weeks of 2020, with a long-awaited fundraising haircut later this month and its...

Community panel agrees on region’s water future

BARWON Water’s Water for our Future community panel has finished its first round of deliberations, delivering its vision for the Geelong region’s water future...