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You Got This Mate goes live

The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) has spearheaded a new website to help men living in rural communities reach their best possible mental...

Victorian schools to re-open from May 26

VICTORIAN government schools will begin re-opening their doors to students in less than two weeks in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions just announced...

Local governments launch youth-based leadership program

THE Barwon region’s natural born leaders are being encouraged to diversify their skillsets by taking part in a new program spearheaded by four local...

New COVID-19 respiratory clinic opens in Ocean Grove

A TEMPORARY federally-funded COVID-19 respiratory clinic opened in Ocean Grove last week.

New date announced for Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo

Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo will be back in 2020, and has now confirmed a new date for the event. Usually held in September,...

Roadmap for easing of coronavirus restrictions revealed

THE roadmap back to life after the coronavirus has been revealed, but it is not yet clear when restrictions will be eased in Victoria. This...

G21 prepares for life after coronavirus

LEADING lobby group G21 is preparing for the role it will play - alongside all levels of government, business and other bodies - to...

Cancer cluster investigation to be widened

AN INVESTIGATION into a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula has been widened, and the move has bipartisan support from Geelong federal MPs. The...

Major Torquay proposal adds hotel and restaurant

THE $22 million major commercial development proposed for a prominent vacant block in Torquay has got even bigger, with its proponents adding a backpackers'...

Coronavirus tracing app not fully functional yet

THE coronavirus tracing app has gone live, and the federal Coalition has linked a possible easing of lockdown restrictions from as early as tomorrow...

Coker wants childcare sector to speak up

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker will hold a virtual town hall meeting later this month to learn more about how the childcare sector...

Country to Coast is caring for you

Country to Coast is Surf Coast Shire’s own local, approved provider of the federal government Department of Health’s Home Care Packages.

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...