February 6, 2020
Ageing Well Advisory Committee seeks new members
OLDER residents in the Geelong region are being encouraged to apply for a spot on the City of Greater Geelong’s Ageing Well Advisory Committee....
February 6, 2020
Aireys spirit proves unbeatable
The Aireys Fair took out Community Event of the Year at the Surf Coast Shire’s Australia Day Awards last month, knocking off five popular...
January 31, 2020
Blue-green algae outbreak forces part of Barwon River to close
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has closed a section of the Barwon River in Geelong following a blue-green algae outbreak. The Barwon River is...
January 30, 2020
Backwash: pool campaigners question shire’s need for fifth feasibility study
CAMPAIGNERS for a pool in Torquay say the Surf Coast Shire council is wasting time and money on another feasibility study into the facility,...
January 30, 2020
Speed limit cut on Messmate Road
THE speed limit on Torquay's Messmate Road has been lowered, but only by half as much as more than 2,700 petitioners would like. The petition,...
January 30, 2020
Lorne numbers set to go higher
THE Surf Coast Shire council says it is still committed to increasing the permanent population of Lorne, but will wait to hear more from...
January 30, 2020
Having a hit to change lives
NOVICE, experienced and celebrity golfers will tee up at The Sands Golf Club next month to fundraise for the LifeChanger Foundation program at Torquay...
January 30, 2020
Making music on the street
LITTLE Malop Central's chequered past is fading by the day, with the street now home to permanent musical instruments. The fixed activations are part of...
January 30, 2020
Our local Australia Day Honours recipients
BY JAMES TAYLOR, HANNAH KENNY, KLAUS NANNESTAD AND JESSICA NICOL
Using opportunities for good
ELAINE Carbines believes...
January 30, 2020
Flipping snags for Bendigo Bank’s bushfire appeal
A PRIDE of friendly volunteers occupied Gilbert Street last Friday to fundraise for the communities affected by Australia’s recent bushfires. The Torquay Lions Club stationed...
January 30, 2020
One-night only show at the Shed
The Potato Shed will be brightened by colours of the rainbow next week when the Geelong Rainbow Festival rolls in to present Homophonic! –...
January 23, 2020
Lorne sale smashes records on the Surf Coast
Great Ocean Road Real Estate have just sold 1 Roadknight Street Lorne for in excess of $7 million after facilitating a private auction onsite...
January 23, 2020
Rescue increases show importance of patrol actions
A LARGE number of rescues at beaches on the Surf Coast and around Victoria this past weekend has highlighted the quick actions of lifesaving...
January 23, 2020
Torquay surfers’ raffle to help their Mallacoota mates
THE Torquay Boardriders Club and Surfing Victoria are teaming up for a fundraising raffle for the benefit of the Mallacoota community. More than 70 houses...
January 23, 2020
Deeper waters: shire weighs feasibility study into 50-metre pool
THE Surf Coast Shire council is dipping its toe back into the long-running debate about an aquatic centre for Torquay, with officers recommending a...
January 23, 2020
James Morrison blows in for Geelong Summer Music Camp
AUSTRALIAN jazz virtuoso James Morrison lent his talents last week to help the Geelong Summer Music Camp (GSMC) celebrate its 40th anniversary. The 2020 camp...
January 23, 2020
Record number of UCI women’s teams sign on for Cadel’s race
A RECORD six UCI Women's WorldTeams will line-up for the Deakin University Elite Women's Road Race when the UCI Women's WorldTour cycling calendar opens...
January 23, 2020
Anglesea SLSC Nippers having a sweet time
THERE are more than 500 Nippers at Anglesea SLSC this summer, and they’re having a sweet time. Since opening three years ago, the Great Ocean...
January 23, 2020
Push for minister to call in Hotel Indigo application
COMMUNITY opposition to the Hotel Indigo proposal in Torquay is continuing, with the latest effort urging the Surf Coast Shire council to get Victorian...
January 23, 2020
Great Australian Beer Festival toasts its new location
THE Great Australian Beer Festival rolled out the barrel at its new home on Saturday, with an estimated 4,000 people enjoying the surrounds of...
January 23, 2020
The running, fitness and lifestyle destination on Torquay’s doorstep
NIGEL and Alison Muscroft are the founders of Torquay's go-to fitness wear store, The Happy Runner. Opening the doors to their Bell Street shopfront in...
January 23, 2020
South Barwon clubs encouraged to apply for funding
GRASSROOTS sporting clubs across South Barwon can now share in funding through the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019/20 Sporting Club Grants Program. The announcement was made...
January 23, 2020
Up to 25 new scholarships available at Deakin
DEAKIN University has established a new accommodation scholarship for students affected by Australia's bushfires, with housing available at Geelong's Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses. Up...
January 17, 2020
Western United to run match day fundraiser in Geelong for bushfire relief
WESTERN United’s clash at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday, January 19 will be a special day of entertainment and fundraising for bushfire disaster relief. At the...
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