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Kids ready to go wild with return of KAOS

HUNDREDS of kids are set to go wild in Anglesea during the April school holidays as the popular Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS) festival returns...

Committee for Lorne: Celebrating Deans Marsh

The continuing story of the Deans Marsh Curtain… In the 1990s, Deans Marsh was changing. The long-established local families were still doing what they do...

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman – March 8, 2018

The Lorne Surf Club has been front and centre on national television over the past fortnight as part of the celebration of the Dulux’s...

Committee for Lorne: Community Profile – March 8, 2018

Anna grew up in Hamilton, the eldest of seven children, and went to a small local school until she joined the Macarthur Post Office...

Liberals pledge to upgrade diesel trains

THE Victorian Opposition has made a big transport move ahead of this year’s state election, pledging to spend $633 million to upgrade regional rail...

Volunteers clean up the coast

TWENTY-four volunteers collected bags full of rubbish during Ocean Grove Coastcare’s eighth Clean Up Australia Day event at the weekend. Local Coastcare president Fran McAloon...

Dog lovers enjoy outdoor cinema for a good cause

PLENTY of two- and four-legged friends gathered at Ocean Grove Park at the weekend for the Bellarine’s annual Outdoor Cinema. Raising money for local charity...

Police Report – March 8, 2018

The months of January and February in 2018 have seen a marked reduction in crime in the Torquay area in comparison to previous years. While...

Driving guide for long holiday road trips

How Safe is Your car? Check your vehicle! Confidence for any long drive starts by ensuring your car is ready. Key areas to check yourself...

Regional Growth Fund applications open

THE federal government will put in at least $10 million towards major job-creating capital infrastructure works through its Regional Growth Fund, applications for which...

Wye River SLSC celebrates its 60th

SIXTY years ago last month, five men came together and trained for their bronze medallion award and the Wye River Surf Life Saving Club...

Architects appointed for Shipwreck Coast plan

THE state government has announced it has appointed architects to create designs for the first stage of the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan. Denton Corker Marshall...

IT’S AN HONOUR

THE Order of Australia Association (OAA) has presented the Surf Coast Shire with an honour board to highlight the various medals awarded to recipients....

Letters To The Editor – March 8, 2018

Lorne councillor doing a good job

U3A Surf Coast reaches 500 members

U3A Surf Coast has announced its 500th enrolment after just four years of operation. Patricia Hickford, who has lived in Anglesea for the past 59...

Marine wildlife killed by boat hits

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is urging recreational boat and jet ski users to keep their distance after two marine...

Caps off to Creative Hubs films premiere

LOCALLY crowdfunded research film project “Hubcaps to Creative Hubs” premiered at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre last Thursday. “Hubcaps to Creative Hubs” is a three-part...

Time to think of your fire as collection season opens

LOCAL firewood collectors are hitting the road to the hinterland with the opening of the Autumn firewood collection season for 2018. The collection season is...

Dead threatened duck means hunter loses licence

THE Game Management Authority (GMA) has reminded all duck hunters to hunt responsibly this season, or risk losing their licences. The warning comes after a...

Partnership celebrates leaving no woman behind

In recognition of International Women’s Day, observed today (Thursday), a special event to celebrate the achievements of women in the Geelong community will be...