July 2, 2020
Applications to coronavirus recovery grants open
THE Surf Coast Shire council has opened its COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Grants Program for community and business initiatives both large and small. The grants are...
June 25, 2020
Cats have confronted inconsistency, says Scott
GEELONG coach Chris Scott acknowledges the Cats' inconsistency was a factor in his side's two-point loss to Carlton last week, but says the quality...
June 25, 2020
Petrol solution found for Apollo Bay
DRIVERS living in and passing through Apollo Bay will still be able to fill up their cars locally during the renovations of the town’s...
June 25, 2020
Grant to improve Geelong’s mental health
THE Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has welcomed the Morrison Government's agreement to reallocate existing funds to support the Geelong Place-Based Suicide Prevention...
June 25, 2020
Audit criticises worth of regional road barriers
AN AUDIT has been highly critical of the worth of flexible barriers on Victoria's regional roads, finding that while the barriers saved lives and...
June 25, 2020
Submissions extended for inquiry into road toll
SUBMISSIONS into a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s spike in deaths on Victorian roads have been extended until next week, and and a local...
June 25, 2020
Local projects to turn organic waste into electricity
GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria’s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government. The two projects will...
June 25, 2020
Hayley’s pledge for a Dry July is raking it in
AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident's pledge to go alcohol-free for half of July has already raised more than $4,500 - and it's not even July...
June 25, 2020
Rural Health Commissioner becomes permanent
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has welcomed the establishment of a permanent Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner, with Parliament supporting the legislation...
June 25, 2020
Mt Duneed school volunteer wins national award from EdConnect
MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School volunteer Deidre Moss has been recognised for her efforts this year with a national award from EdConnect. The charity, which...
June 25, 2020
Sewer works in Torquay begin
BARWON Water is now undertaking essential sewer works in Torquay over the next few weeks along Zeally Bay Road and Fischer Street near Taylor...
June 25, 2020
Out of office: Surf Coast Shire CEO Keith Baillie resigns for Gforce role
THE Surf Coast Shire council’s chief executive officer Keith Baillie is resigning from the role after more than five years. Mr Baillie, who will become...
June 24, 2020
GORCC reverses its decision to refuse caravan park bookings from coronavirus hotspots
THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has announced and reversed a decision to refuse bookings and cancel all existing bookings at its three...
June 18, 2020
Footy returns to GMHBA Stadium, fans could return soon
THE 2020 AFL season has resumed after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic and footballs have been kicked in anger at GMHBA...
June 18, 2020
Nigro not shocked by footy season’s cancellation
AFL Barwon's decision to cancel the 2020 home-and-away season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic came as "no shock" to Anglesea's players, according...
June 18, 2020
Grapevine: The temptations of Tempranillo
If you were asked to name the most successful red variety introduced to Australia over the past 20 years or so, Tempranillo probably would...
June 18, 2020
Road sense: Council to install parking sensors from next week
THE Surf Coast Shire council will install sensors from next week in car parking bays in four coastal towns to help traders maximise customer...
June 18, 2020
Coronavirus restrictions halt poetry launch
Isolation has been a double-edged sword for local poet John Bartlett.
Months of solitude presented John with the space to continue writing, but launching a...
June 18, 2020
Geelong’s headspace services share in extra federal funds
Geelong’s headspace service will share in a $24.2 million federal government investment to reduce wait times and fast-track access to mental health services for...
June 18, 2020
Growing Suburbs Fund expanded to include Surf Coast
THE state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund has been expanded to include the Surf Coast Shire to support the area’s growing needs. The $25 million expansion...
June 18, 2020
AIRAR’s letters for refugees win national award
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) have recognised the efforts of letter writers in Aireys Inlet with a national award.
The national refugee advocacy organisation presented
June 18, 2020
Foundation supports Diversitat’s settlement program
THE Geelong Community Foundation has thrown a lifeline to a housing program run by Diversitat in Geelong. Diversitat is the local provider of the federal...
June 18, 2020
Pool supporters hope shire’s study makes a splash
SUPPORTERS of a pool in Torquay have welcomed the findings of a feasibility study into building an aquatic centre in the town, and say...
June 18, 2020
Bree’s all fired up about winning an electric heater
BELMONT resident Bree Jackson has one less thing to worry about while renovating her house after winning the Times News Group's "Stay Warm This...
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