March 18, 2024
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...
March 15, 2024
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...
March 15, 2024
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...
March 14, 2024
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...
March 14, 2024
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...
March 12, 2024
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...
March 11, 2024
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...
March 9, 2024
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,...
March 8, 2024
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...
March 7, 2024
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...
March 7, 2024
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...
March 7, 2024
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...
March 6, 2024
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,...
March 5, 2024
HPV vaccination rates decline
Cancer Council Victoria is reminding parents about the importance of vaccinating their children against the human papillomavirus (HPV). New data shows HPV vaccine coverage in...
March 4, 2024
Shire accepts petition calling for Gaza ceasefire
THE Surf Coast Shire council has resolved to accept a petition calling for a ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza, despite less than a...
March 4, 2024
Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut masterplan launched
The final version of a masterplan to increase public access to the unique environmental, cultural, and recreational values of the Barwon and Moorabool rivers...
March 3, 2024
Call to improve survival rates for breast and ovarian cancer
Organisers of national fun run and walk, the Women in Super Mother's Day Classic (MDC), have called for more to be done to increase...
March 1, 2024
Blue-green algae forces Barwon River closure
A BLUE-green algae outbreak has forced the temporary closure of the Barwon River in Geelong today (Friday, March 1). The Corangamite CMA announced earlier today...
March 1, 2024
Geelong Chamber buys building for new HQ
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce (GCC) has bought 151 Mercer Street in central Geelong and will make the building its new headquarters. The purchase, announced...
March 1, 2024
Super funds invest in community housing
Four major industry super funds and a major investment management company have collectively decided to invest in community housing, a decision welcomed by the...
March 1, 2024
Calls to support innovative building methods
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has called on the state government for broader support of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to help address the ongoing...
March 1, 2024
Nominees revealed for Women in Community Life Awards
THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has announced the nominees for this year's 2024...
February 29, 2024
Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon
GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...
February 28, 2024
Mould forces closure of stadium
THE Stribling Reserve basketball stadium in Lorne has been temporarily closed due to an outbreak of mould underneath a section of floorboards. The Surf Coast...
