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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...

New Surf Coast Shire council comes together

THE winds of change have swept through the Surf Coast Shire council, with new faces winning seven of the nine seats in this year’s...

Drive-through snags snapped up

THE Rotary Club of Torquay hosted a drive-through with a difference on Saturday, inviting motorists and pedestrians to roll through and grab a sausage...

Making the most of medicine

Taking your medicines properly is essential if you want to get the most out of them.

Geelong Mums needs your help this Christmas

GEELONG Mums is asking for people to support vulnerable babies and children by making a donation to their Christmas appeal. This year's coronavirus pandemic has...

We will remember them

ONE hundred and two years ago today, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. This marked the end of World War I but the...

“Ring of steel” lifted on November 9

FROM tomorrow (Monday, November 9), the Surf Coast will welcome people from Melbourne for the first time in months, with the lifting of COVID-19...

New faces dominate new Surf Coast Shire council

THE winds of change have swept through the Surf Coast Shire council, with new faces winning seven of the nine seats in this year's...

Grab a drive-through sausage this Saturday

THE Rotary Club of Torquay's distinctive barbecue trailer is back on the Torquay foreshore this Saturday (November 7) - but for one day only...

Stadium on track to open in January

THE Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium now under construction in Torquay North is on track to open in the first month of next year. The...

The Precinct Structure Plan: what we know so far

THE Spring Creek Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) was adopted by the Surf Coast Shire council on October 24, 2017. It covers about 245 hectares of...

AIDA wants community’s opinions

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) is surveying community attitudes to issues such as planning, the environment, tourism and future opportunities and challenges. AIDA...

VEC won’t rush revealing results for council elections

THIS year's local council elections will have a record turnout, but the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) says it will not put public health at...