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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.

In a...

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...

Chess club looking for more players to get on board

THE Ocean Grove Chess Club is an excellent way for people of any skill level to play the ancient game. Founded in October 2007 by...

Otway trailbikers praised for following the rules

MORE trailbikers have been spotted doing the right thing in the Great Otway National Park, encouraging Park Rangers that their conservation and compliance efforts...

Report recommends subdividing Colac Otway Shire

THE Colac Otway Shire has expressed surprise at the recommended changes to its ward boundaries by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) but is waiting...

A new era beckons at Geelong Lawn

IT’S the spiritual home of tennis in Geelong, with a history dating back to 1882, now looking forward to a great future under new...

City expands grants for community groups

MORE community groups and organisations will be supported through the City of Greater Geelong’s expanded range of grant programs. The council has allocated more than...

Ford sells North Geelong site for urban renewal project

MELBOURNE developer Pelligra Group has bought Ford’s former manufacturing sites in Geelong and Broadmeadows. The sites, to be named Fortek Geelong and Assembly Broadmeadows respectively,...

IN BRIEF – May 30, 2019

Budj Bim recommended for World Heritage status

Golf clubs urged to do it for Jarrod

THE Australian golf community and Challenge are asking golf clubs around Australia to dedicate a member’s day in August to the memory of Jarrod...

Survey finds regional drivers are taking risks

THE Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst...

Shire encourages pet adoption

THE Surf Coast Shire is encouraging people to give abandoned pets such as Rita the American bulldog new lives through adoption. The council’s Ranger Services...