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MSO tunes up for return to Geelong

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to Geelong in 2021 with fine music, mesmerising repertoire and a spotlight on female composers and soloists.

Torquay arts facility draws on budget funding

THE committee that will run Torquay's coming Multi Arts Centre is thrilled to see funding in the recent state Budget to help develop the...

The Sands changes hands, seeks new staff

THE Sands Resort in Torquay has a new owner who is hiring staff and has plans for a multi-million dollar upgrade of the golf...

Roadblocks to be removed in Torquay North

THE three remaining temporary roadblocks in Torquay North will be opened up later this month, with the Surf Coast Shire again changing its plans...

New owners take over The Sands

THE Sands Resort in Torquay reportedly has a new owner. ICloud Abacus Holdings and Odyns Holdings bought the golf course and hotel complex in 2017...

Victoria’s mask rules to ease further

VICTORIANS will only need to wear masks in "a limited number of places" in a major easing of the state's coronavirus restrictions, which will...

Fire breaks out at Torquay cafe just before reopening

POLICE are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a renovated cafe in Torquay, just before it was about to reopen. The former Cafe Moby on...

Surfing to save the world

AUSTRALIAN surfers have banded together to defend Australia’s coastline and the surfing lifestyle from the threat of climate change. Surfers for Climate, founded by longboarding...

Interest grows in G21’s virtual forum

INTEREST is growing in this year's online version of the G21 Stakeholder Forum, which is just over a fortnight away and already has more...

Builder appointed for Bellbrae PS upgrade

A BUILDER has been appointed to carry out the much-needed $11.48 million upgrade at Bellbrae Primary School, which is excited to see the final...

Deakin survey reveals lockdown’s toll on families

Australian families have opened up about the way COVID-19 has shaped their lives in a national survey.

Big build coming for Victoria’s social housing

THE state Labor government has revealed its next budget will have a $5.3 billion plan to build public and community housing across Victoria, with...

State Budget wishlists rolled out

THE State Budget will be handed down next week, and councils and business organisations in the Geelong region have a clear idea of what...

Trail to be extended along the Surf Coast

THE Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail will extend a little further along the Surf Coast through a $44.1 million commitment in next week's State...

Surf Coast’s draft Statement of Planning Policy released

THE state government will release its draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) for the Surf Coast today (Thursday, November 19) as part of...

Victoria’s streak of zero COVID-19 cases continues

VICTORIA'S streak of no coronavirus deaths or new cases has extended to 18 days as of Tuesday this week, and there could be further...

Staying great: Budget commits $272 million to Great Ocean Road upgrades

THE Great Ocean Road is getting a massive injection of funding to keep being great, with next week’s State Budget to include $272.4 million...

Land for Hotel Indigo site sold

THE proposed Hotel Indigo in Torquay has been stopped in its tracks, with the sale of the land on which it was slated to...

Updating the aspirations for Lorne

THE Committee for Lorne (CfL) is maintaining its desire to increase the town's permanent population, but the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic may...

Winchelsea shire hall negotiations restart

THE Surf Coast Shire council remains hopeful its plan for the former Winchelsea Shire Hall will come to fruition, with the offer to its...

Agreement signed for two more COVID-19 vaccines

The federal government has signed two more agreements for COVID-19 vaccines, which could potentially provide another 50 million doses.

Anglesea ready to welcome back Melburnians

WITH the "ring of steel" no more, Melburnians can now visit their favourite spots in regional Victoria for the first time in months, and...

The Sands Resort not yet sold

TORQUAY'S The Sands Resort has not been sold, but negotiations are continuing with at least one prospective buyer. The resort entered voluntary administration in July,...

City Deal releases first annual progress report

THE 10-year Geelong City Deal has lodged its first annual report and highlighted strong progress on several projects along the Great Ocean Road. The $382...