February 20, 2020
Defence contract keeps Waurn Ponds company on target
NEARLY two dozen Australian small businesses, including 14 from the Geelong region, are part of a Deakin-led project to deliver robotics-driven target systems to...
February 20, 2020
Coker wants help for businesses hit by tourism downturn
THE impact of lower tourism numbers due to the coronavirus travel ban is beginning to be felt across the Great Ocean Road region, and...
February 20, 2020
When design meets the sea: Georgina Jeffries shares her artistic journey to Lorne
Georgina Jeffries feared moving to the Surf Coast would lead to the death of her career, but life by the water has proven its...
February 20, 2020
There’s something about Mary
For more than 30 years, comedian Mary Coustas has portrayed the wildly hilarious character of Effie – Australia’s favourite Greek goddess. Unapologetically honest, occasionally...
February 13, 2020
Splash for cash: questions arise about funds for Torquay pool
THE proposed pool for Torquay has been drawn into the latest developments in the so-called “sports rorts” investigation, with the project receiving more than...
February 13, 2020
How healthy is your health?
When was the last time you had your health checked?
Regular health checks are of great benefit. They can identify early warning disease which is...
February 13, 2020
Outwit the nits
WITH THE PHARMACY GUILD OF AUSTRALIA Head lice are part-and-parcel of the school experience for many children but finding effective ways to clear them...
February 13, 2020
Lord of the strings heads for Lorne
Experience the romance and passion of Spain with 10-string guitarist Matthew Fagan and flamenco dancer Laura Uhe when they perform at Qdos Fine Arts...
February 7, 2020
Barwon River re-opens after blue-green algae outbreak
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has re-opened the Barwon River in Geelong for in-water activities following a blue-green algae outbreak last week. The Barwon...
February 7, 2020
Dangerous surf conditions forecast for Surf Coast and Bellarine this weekend
Beachgoers in the state’s west should exercise caution in the water over the weekend with large swells predicted to make conditions dangerous at ocean...
February 6, 2020
Part of Barwon River still closed due to blue-green algae
The Barwon River through Geelong remains closed from below Fyans Park to Breakwater Road following an outbreak of blue-green algae. Results received by the Corangamite...
February 6, 2020
Cellarbrate Lorne: Cellarbrations sets up shop on the coast
A SHARED love for community, entertaining and local wine has seen two locals team up to open Cellarbrations Lorne. Business partners Rob Montabello and Sukoon...
February 6, 2020
D’s Club celebrates 60 years
A QUIRKY part of Torquay’s social history celebrated its 60th anniversary last week. About 40 members of The D’s Club dressed in their formal attire...
February 6, 2020
Friends of the Earth up pressure to keep gas moratorium
THE moratorium on onshore conventional gas in Victoria expires in four months, but Friends of the Earth is already mobilising for a campaign to...
February 6, 2020
Chapman and Bennett win inaugural Race Torquay
IT WAS a hot race in hot conditions as the inaugural Race Torquay rolled out on Thursday last week. The official lead-in criterium to the...
February 6, 2020
Devenyns and Lippert win sixth edition of Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
THE sixth edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was held in wild weather conditions, with the male and female riders battling...
February 6, 2020
Road improvement works begin across the shire
A SERIES of roadworks are taking place across the Surf Coast Shire, with some road closures in place. Bells Boulevarde in Jan Juc has...
February 6, 2020
This Girl Can get active
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging women to get moving next month as part of the state government’s This Girl Can campaign. The...
February 6, 2020
Torquay clinic defends GP’s choice
A MEDICAL clinic in Torquay has defended one of its general practitioners deciding to discontinue their involvement in services relating to reproductive health. Torquay Medical...
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,...
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