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Rabbit management policy approved

THE Surf Coast Shire will not make any changes to its Rabbit Management Policy, following a review that found mostly positive responses to the...

DRONE TAKES A CLOSER LOOK

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) got up close and personal with a whale this year, recently using a drone to...

Hike finds a new home in 2018

THE Hundred Hole Hike (HHH) is moving to a new home next year, with the next event to be held at Peppers the Sands...

OCR FM pumps up the volume in Lorne

THE signal is stronger for a community radio station in the south-west, with OCR FM switching on its new transmitter at Lorne. The Colac-based station,...

P-TECH helps students prepare for the future

HOW do you make flower petals shatter instantly? Add liquid nitrogen. That’s what a group of Year 10 Newcomb Secondary College students found out recently...

Grants help kids get some shade

MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School is one of five schools across the region that will improve shade in the schoolyard through a state government...

Research Week begins

BARWON Health and Deakin University have launched a week-long showcase of their research activities. Research Week, which is in its third year and began on...

APCO opening fuels a local passion

HUNDREDS of Cats fans young and old turned out to welcome home their club’s favourite son at APCO’s Grovedale’s Grand Opening on Sunday. Gary Ablett...

Grovedale scouts enjoy success

THE Geelong Scout Region held its Annual Reports and Presentation night on October 27, with the 1st Grovedale Scout Group receiving three Region awards. The...

Wait goes on for Armstrong Creek West school

A PRIMARY school proposed for Armstrong Creek is still yet to be built, and the state opposition have accused Labor Member for Western Victoria...

Harwood returns as Geelong mayor as council takes charge

TWO familiar faces have been installed in the top jobs at the City of Greater Geelong. Bruce Harwood and Peter Murrihy were elected as mayor...

Christmas is coming to The Quay

THE Quay Residents Association and residents of the Quay2 estate are gearing up to celebrate another year of their neighourhood home and street decoration...

Community Profile – November 16, 2017

Hannah lives in Melbourne but her family has a holiday house near the Lorne netball courts. Her regular exposure to the game at an...

A word from the Chairman – November 16, 2017

With less than 50 days until Christmas, the buzz on the coast on the back of the recent weather pattern continues to be a...

RUN THE MARSH

Following the success of last years’ event, The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is delighted to announce Run the Marsh and Open Day will be...

Surf Coast Community Column

Representing the community on Council is a privilege not to be wasted. We are in a position to influence the future of our townships...

TORQUAY REMEMBERS

Remembrance Day services were held at 11am on Saturday across Australia, including by the Torquay RSL at Point Danger. Pictured here are some of...

Torquay connection to refugee’s Canada flight

A TORQUAY local helped inspire a refugee on Manus Island make it all the way to Canada, and she says his successful resettlement should...

Ring the Bell, he’s the new mayor

THE Surf Coast Shire council has elected David Bell as its next mayor. Cr Bell – a first-time mayor – was selected for the top...

Refugee advocates speak up for Manus

LOCAL activism against the events taking place on Manus Island continues, with Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) holding a number of protests...

“Emo” farewelled on Friday

THE community has farewelled long-time servant of the Anglesea football and cricket clubs Brian “Emo” Emerson, who died earlier this month. Hundreds of people attended...

TOWN TALK

Shire hears feedback on Torquay Town Centre project

Community speaks up at Town Centre Project hearing

THERE are still heightened concerns about the vision for Torquay’s town centre, with most of the submissions from the public so far opposed to...

Willis wins

Willis Droomer, right, won the Under 12 division and finished second in the Under 14 division of the Woolworths Surf Groms Comp held at...