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Federal funding expands Read the Play

A YOUTH mental health program will now reach more young sportspeople through a grant from the federal government. Corangamite Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson visited...

CORA documents released

MORE detail has been shared on the proposed Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) sports training precinct, with the state government publicly releasing documents about...

BILL BUS PULLS IN

LABOR’S federal election campaign rolled its way into Torquay over the Easter weekend as the “Fair Go Express” made stops in Torquay and Anglesea. Opposition...

Thousands more fight for the Bight

THE second “Paddle Out for the Bight” has drawn a bigger crowd, with organisers estimating as many as 4,000 people turned up at Cosy...

Trial to give prompt response to mental health concerns

THE state government is partnering with Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria on an innovative trial that gives locals living with acute mental health issues...

Cole wants action to fix NDIS

INDEPENDENT candidate for Corangamite Damien Cole has called for urgent action to fix problems with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He said he was...

Bell awaits its winner as swell looms to end event

THE Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is building momentum towards its conclusion this week after a tricky run of swell at the opening of...

Hop on over to Quay2 this Easter

Avoid the Easter crowds and head to the quieter side of Torquay for a special Quay2 Display Village Community Open Day on Saturday April...

JM HOMES MEETS THE MARKET WITH ITS NEW RANGE OF CUSTOM HOMES

JM Homes Surf Coast has established themselves as one of the regions most respected and well-known Custom Builders since first launched in 2012. The Torquay...

Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale bringing the Bellarine to your doorstep

BISINELLA Developments’ new 36-lot residential development, Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale, offers residents the luxury of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula at their fingertips. Located in the...

Town by town snapshot: Torquay

The size of Torquay is approximately 34.5 square kilometres, not including Jan Juc, and contains three parks covering nearly 1 per cent of total...

Torquay powerhouse takes down opponent in Lilydale

TORQUAY boxer Amy Turner soared her way to victory in a Victorian Amateur Boxing League showdown held in Lilydale on Saturday April 6. The 16-year-old...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – April 18, 2019

WEDNESDAY April 10 Men’s Stableford - Wednesday Medal. A Grade Winner John Mooney 38 points, C Grade Winner Ian Burgess 41points, B Grade Winner and...

GEELONG & SURF COAST CYCLING CLUB SUMMER SASH SERIES UPDATE

THE KVA Design Summer Sash series was raced on a new course in Bannockburn. Jesse Cropley took the win and the awesome Sash presented...

The Plumbing Business brings pipe to the Surf Coast

THE Plumbing Business (TPB) has been servicing the Surf Coast and surrounds for the past 12 months and is family-owned and operated by Bart...

Fleetwood Mac lovers say “THANK YOU, GYPSY”

A Melbourne-based group of musicians with a love for the legendary Fleetwood Mac will be heading to Queenscliff’s 360Q on April 27. When news broke...

Surf museum turns heads

Interest in Torquay’s Australian National Surfing Museum is booming, with the museum recording its best visitor numbers in two decades last year. Though the Easter...

Eyeing the Weekend – April 18, 2019

FRIDAY 19/4

Applications open for road safety grants

THE state government is inviting community groups and local councils from across Victoria to apply for grants to boost road safety in their area. Minister...

Flooding exercise held in Port Fairy

THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) hosted a multi-agency flood exercise in Port Fairy earlier this month. The purpose of the exercise was to raise...

Kristy Harris gets in the ring for mental health initiative

GEELONG boxer Kristy Harris is among 21 athletes from 13 sports selected to be the inaugural Lifeline Community Custodians, a program with the Australian...

Agency hunts for water hyacinth following seizures at market

AGRICULTURE Victoria is on the lookout for water hyacinth following a seizure of the state-prohibited weed in Melbourne. Biosecurity officers from the agency recently seized...

Track rangers and campground hosts welcome visitors to national parks

PARKS Victoria has welcomed a number of new volunteer participants who will soon be testing their newly developed skills as Volunteer Track Rangers and...

Federal Liberals pledge a crackdown on agricultural activists

THE federal Liberal Party has vowed to take a hard line on animal activism if it is returned to power, pledging to make it...