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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...

Local young surfers dominate at comp

BARWON Heads surfers Zeph Lamperd and Ellie Harrison dominated in the small tricky conditions at the weekend to claim the Ocean Grove stop of...

Toast to the Coast a wine-derful weekend

Geelong’s two-day local festival Toast to the Coast was a huge success once again, with more than 5,000 wine-enthusiasts flocking to wineries across the...

Wig service gives regional Victorians with cancer confidence

Victorians living in regional areas who have lost their hair through cancer treatment can now access Cancer Council Victoria’s free Regional Wig Service. Rather than...

Schoolies binge drinking solution

Alcohol-fuelled “schoolies” celebrations marking the end of high school have an unexpected impact. Binge-drinking behaviour as teenagers can lead to problems with alcohol and other...

Dealing with grief and loss at Christmas

The summer holiday season is just around the corner and for most people this is a joyous time for sharing gifts and sharing happy...