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...
January 16, 2020
Barwon Water spreads the water-saving message
BARWON Water is out and about in the community this month raising awareness of the importance of being water efficient at home and on...
January 16, 2020
Community to show its support at Anglesea bushfire fundraiser
THE Anglesea and Surf Coast community have been invited to come together in Anglesea on Saturday, January 18 to raise much-needed funds for those...
January 16, 2020
Geelong Cats join in bushfire support efforts
THE Geelong Cats have announced a range of initiatives to provide support to to communities affected by the bushfire crisis. The AFL club is backing...
January 16, 2020
Geelong SES volunteer moved by thankful gesture
MARION Petersen from the VICSES Geelong Unit found out recently in East Gippsland that it’s the smaller things in life that make a difference. Part...
January 16, 2020
Surf Coast Shire and GORCC beach patrols now rolling
THE Surf Coast Shire council and Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) rangers are taking their all-terrain vehicle further...
January 16, 2020
Sarah Gigante has big aspirations
Today we welcome our exclusive Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) columnist Sarah Gigante. Her career skyrocketed after being crowned the Australian women’s...
January 16, 2020
Inbee Park signs up for Vic Open
ONE of the greatest players in the history of women’s golf is coming back to play in Australia for the first time in six...
January 16, 2020
Surf Coast Shire’s Australia Day ambassadors revealed
ANTI-tobacco crusader Dr Bronwyn King and business leader and philanthropist Dennis Banfield will share reflections and inspiration as ambassadors at Surf Coast Shire 2020...
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