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Shipbuilding conference in Geelong talks future jobs

SOME of Australia’s leading experts in naval shipbuilding and training gathered in Geelong last week to discuss the best way to find the thousands...

Citizen Scientists thanked for their work

AS PART of National Volunteer Week, the Corangamite CMA said “thank you” to environmental volunteers who work with them in Citizen Science programs across...

Budget’s regional and tourism measures welcomed

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed the 2019-20 Victorian budget, noting its continued infrastructure investment and steps to lower business...

HEMP BUILDING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN FRESHWATER CREEK

FRESHWATER Creek Steiner School will host a hemp building workshop later this month. Presented by David Brian (seen here) from Southern Hemp, the hands-on...

Deakin research lab considers how to heal Anglesea scar

HEALING the scar of the Anglesea mine and predicting the effects of sea level rise along the Surf Coast are among the challenges being...

McArthur backs Wellington on FOI request

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington’s campaign for more transparency from her own council has found a supporter in state Parliament, with Liberal Member...

Art of the Minds nominated for regional award

SURF Coast mental health and wellbeing charity Art of the Minds has been nominated for this year’s Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards (VRACA). The...

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Those close to Lorne will have continued to notice the works going on at the Stribling Reserve Oval with the erection of the steel...

Committee for Lorne: FOPA is back in October

The Lorne Business and Tourism Association (LBTA), in conjunction with Lorne Community Arts and Culture Foundation (LCACF) is pleased to announce that the Festival...

Torquay stadium images released

THE Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium is moving closer to construction, with people now able to view images of what it will look like. The...

Shire adopts strategy for rural hinterland

THE Surf Coast Shire has adopted its new Rural Hinterland Futures Strategy. Formally approved by councillors at their May meeting, the strategy is the culmination...

Grimley logs into push for better internet in schools

DERRYN Hinch’s Justice Party MP Stuart Grimley has added his voice to the calls for better internet in schools in the Geelong region. Peak lobby...

Carol McGregor to resign from council

SURF Coast Shire councillor Carol McGregor has announced she is stepping down from local government to fully pursue her psychology and leadership career.

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FLYING THE FLAG STARS OF SUMMER Torquay SLSC celebrates another big year at presentation night

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has celebrated another successful season. More than 170 people attended the 2018/19 Club Presentation Night, held at the RACV...

MONARK PROVIDES CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR ICONIC RITZ GEELONG DEVELOPMENT

The Ritz is a step closer with non-bank financier Monark Property Partners to provide funding solutions to deliver the upscale Ritz Geelong. The 127- key...

Winter tips for landlords

Moving into winter and toward EOFY here are our top five tips for landlords 1. Have your gutters cleaned and any potential roof leaks attended to. Victoria...

Town by town snapshot: Ocean Grove

The size of Ocean Grove is approximately 18.5 square kilometres and has 13 parks covering nearly 6.2 per cent of total area. The population of...

Metricon supports local families as a partner of the mayday appeal

Metricon Homes is proud to announce its support of the Mayday Appeal to provide assistance to local Geelong families. For every home that Metricon sells...

Suns get the jumper on competition during Sir Doug Nicholls Round

WHILE the greater AFL community celebrated Sir Doug Nicholls round through all AFL games this past weekend, the Surf Coast Suns celebrated the weekend...

Boardriders enjoy big fortnight of waves and results

A MASSIVE fortnight has concluded for Torquay Boardriders with the running of the third senior aggregate at Jan Juc and the last event of...

Space Ukes say new recording studio is music to their ears

The Bellarine’s creative music scene has a new and unique venue for artists to jam and record songs. Recording company Greenman Rehearsal Studios has moved...

SURF MUSIC: SURF MUSIC FEATURING NKECHI ANELE

JC: Favourite Saskwatch record? NA: I really loved the release of our second album (Nosedive) to be honest with you. We had a really fun...

LEGO set to pack venue for upcoming Queenscliff Bricks

Organisers of next month’s Queenscliffe Bricks say there will be more Lego crammed into Point Lonsdale Primary School’s hall than ever before. Queenscliff Rotary President...

Advanced fibre cluster appoints CEO

MANUFACTURING advocate and strategic communications specialist Jennifer Conley has been appointed chief executive officer CEO of the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong (AFCG). The cluster is...