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Surf tales of Tal

Award-winning Ocean Grove photographer Tal Lemmens has spent the last five years mastering the art of seascape photography. Taking out 14th place in the Australian...

Locals embrace takeaway and delivery meal options

Not sure what to have for dinner? Scroll through the ‘Surfcoast Takeaway & Delivery Options’ Facebook group and you’ll find plenty of mouth-watering inspiration.

Surf Coast Shire council postpones new waste service

THE Surf Coast Shire council has postponed the introduction of its planned kerbside collection as the community copes with the coronavirus pandemic. The introduction of...

Tradie Talk: The tree carers climbing to new heights

QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson is proud to specialise in confined space tree care and removal through his business Climb Right Tree Services. Although Ben is...

Chocolaterie’s festival still rocks on this month

THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is giving one of their most popular events an online twist as it prepares to present its annual Rocky...

Torquay netballers pass it on through social media

NETBALL has not escaped the continuing bans on sport during the coronavirus, but the Torquay Tigers are using Instagram to keep their spirits up...

Help foundation’s work shine brightly on Starlight Day

TOMORROW (Friday, May 1) is Starlight Day, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation needs your help to raise $1.3 million to deliver happiness to more...

Federal funds to add more cairns in Winchelsea

THE federal government has approved up to $110,000 in spending to help fund two new memorial cairns for Winchelsea. The Winchelsea RSL had been seeking...

Swann takes the helm at BNI Coastal Connections

TORQUAY'S chapter of a global business network has a new president, and she's keen to see more local traders sign up. One Agency Surf Coast...

Capturing the region during lockdown

Despite social distancing, Jan Juc photographer Ferne Millen is bringing the community together one image at a time.

Stadium starts shaping up

CONSTRUCTION continues on the Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Torquay North. The construction industry is able to continue during the coronavirus pandemic while adhering...

Shire lifts its coronavirus response to $2.1 million

THE Surf Coast Shire council has proposed a COVID-19 support package of more than $2 million for residents and businesses. At their special council meeting...

Great Ocean Report April 2020: Moving through changes

WITH MARTY MAHER FROM GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES

As we look back on our last report in February, we were describing a very different scene to...

Report reveals lead indicators for property market’s return to form

A long-term study by MCG Quantity Surveyors is helping define investor trends that will flag the property market’s bounce back after COVID-19.

Great Ocean Food: Birthday wishes

Today is my elder daughter’s 25th birthday.

Project spreads kindness with a purpose

GEELONG'S Give Where You Live Foundation has launched a new project aimed at sharing good news stories and useful information during the coronavirus pandemic. Titled...

Don’t neglect your health during the coronavirus

THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a nationwide campaign to stop people from neglecting their health concerns during the COVID-19...

Torquay’s Sunnyside Up

Hayden Real Estate’s recent listing in the heart of Old Torquay truly deserves the sometimes-overused depiction “unique”.

First Home Owner Grant extended for 12 months

THE Andrews Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home for an extra 12 months,...

Shire spend: Surf Coast council adopts draft 2020/21 budget

THE Surf Coast Shire is pressing ahead with its budget for the coming financial year, saying its proposed spending measures are not only in...

Surf Coast Shire council postpones new waste service

THE Surf Coast Shire council has postponed the introduction of its planned kerbside collection as the community copes with the coronavirus pandemic. The introduction of...

Victorian property market in peak form pre COVID-19

REIV president Leah Calnan says the Victorian property market achieved record-breaking growth prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus, with the REIV quarterly median...

AIDA says focus on planning poses a problem for the Great Ocean Road

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) has again questioned the assumptions behind the future management model for the Great Ocean Road, saying there...

Grapevine: Rule breakers

When the natural wine movement began a couple of decades ago in France, and even more so in the past 15 years, it was...