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Barwon River Loop Board Walk petition response

THE Surf Coast Shire says it has taken community feedback on board in the new design of stage 2 of the Barwon River Loop...

Creative Engine recipients annnounced

THE latest recipients of Geelong Arts Centre's Creative Engine program have been revealed. Totalling up to $16,000 in financial grants and $30,000 of value-in-kind studio...

Last chance to create a fairer community with Give Geelong Appeal

THE Give Where You Live Foundation is calling on the community one last time for the Give Geelong Appeal. The week of giving, which finishes...

Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed

THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...

Real Deal celebrates successful forum

THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...

Entries open for Trail Running Series

The Trail Running Series has opened entries for this year's Victorian season, marking its 15th year with an array of options and features designed...

Apollo Bay tap water ranked among state’s best

A GLASS of water in Apollo Bay is one of the best you can get in the state, with the town one of four...

A happy mouth equals a happy body

Wednesday, March 20 is World Oral Health Day, and the state's leading oral health agency is reminding people that mouth and teeth health is...

Documentary takes the long road

Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.

Roadwork blitz planned for Torquay North

SEVERAL road upgrades in Torquay North and elsewhere in the town are planned for the coming months to improve road safety and traffic flow. Coombes...

Farmers should consider carbon emissions now

THE time for farmers to act on carbon emissions is now, a major carbon forum in Winchelsea was told recently. The event, held at the...

Shire seeks views on unsealed roads

THE Surf Coast Shire is reviewing how it maintains and renews unsealed roads across the municipality, and has begun community consultation on the issue. The...

Geelong Lutheran College welcomes new building

GEELONG Lutheran College's (GLC) Armstrong Creek campus has officially opened its new building and welcomed its new executive principal. A service at the school on...

Give Geelong Appeal helping to create a fairer community

The Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Appeal, from March 15-March 24, will help create a fairer community by assisting those who are...

Diana Taylor lauded at Committee for Geelong breakfast

DIANA Taylor is the recipient of this year's Frank Costa Leadership Award, presented by the Committee for Geelong (CfG). The CfG presented the Geelong lawyer...

State celebrates completion of GMHBA Stadium

GMHBA Stadium's new stand is finally complete after years of works and tens of millions of dollars, ahead of the AFL match between Geelong...

Shire endorses G21 regional football strategy

NO EXTRA football facilities are yet recommended to be built in the Surf Coast Shire but new clubs could be set up at existing...

Shire updates advocacy list

THE Surf Coast Shire has updated its list of priorities it will seek support for from the state and federal governments, and has also...

Funding for Karaaf works confirmed

THE Albanese Government has confirmed funding for a project to improve the health of the Karaaf wetlands in Torquay North. The $1.9 million in funding,...

Total Fire Ban declared ahead of long weekend

A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared across much of the state for tomorrow (Saturday, March 9), covering the Central, North Central, South...

Chemical Brothers leave fans swooning

THE Chemical Brothers turned the beats and the volume all the way up at Mt Duneed Estate at the weekend, delighting fans with a...

Plans lodged for supermarket in Jan Juc

JAN Juc would get its first supermarket under a proposal now before the Surf Coast Shire. Under the $10 million plan, a two-storey building with...

Nominations open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards

NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards are now open. The search is on to identify outstanding and inspiring businesses, business leaders and young...

Applications open for TCE grants

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) is opening applications today (Friday, March 1) for its 2024 Grants Program. The enterprise gets its funding from the local community,...