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Hundreds have a fun Summer by the Sea

MORE than 1,900 people took part in Summer by the Sea along the region’s coastline this year. Participants snorkelled, dived, surfed, paddled and strolled through...

IN BRIEF – February 7, 2019

Free chemical drop-off day this Saturday PEOPLE can safely dispose of a range of household chemicals at a free drop-off day on Saturday, February 9. The...

Help get Mr Money Bags to the All-Star Mile

THE world’s richest 1600-metre horse race will make its debut at Flemington racecourse on March 16, and a Torquay local is hoping to garner...

D’s Club honours Drafty

THE Torquay D’s Club convened at the Torquay Hotel on Friday to have a drink in memory of club member and Torquay identity Peter...

Committee for Lorne: LORNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY to get a facelift

The façade of the Lorne Historical Society’s rooms is to get a muchneeded facelift. As you come into Lorne, the current façade is the drab,...

Herbalife riders roll out again

Riders and support staff in the 2019 edition of the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) fundraising ride were all smiles in Torquay last week ahead...

Torquay Bowls Club asks its members for help with third green

THE Torquay Bowls Club has asked its members for their help in getting the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) to support the club’s...

Blue-ringed octopus found in Torquay rockpool

A TORQUAY resident found a blue-ringed octopus near Torquay back beach recently, and has warned beach-goers to look but not touch if they come...

Applications open for GORCC’s grants

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC) 2019 Coastal Grants Program is now open. Each year, GORCC dedicates funds for community-led projects that enhance the...

GIMME SHELTER AT THE QUAY

RESIDENTS in The Quay have it made in the shade with the opening of a new shade structure at the estate's reserve. The project,...

Corvettes revved up for Torquay Rotary Motor Show

ONE of the classic American models will be a highlight of this Sunday’s Torquay Rotary Motor Show. A large contingent of Chevrolet Corvettes and their...

Bellbrae Primary School to get second supervised crossing

THE Surf Coast Shire has agreed to install a second pedestrian crossing near Bellbrae Primary School, but will only fund a supervisor there for...

Shire talks up the positives of saving energy

THE Surf Coast Shire is encouraging residents to get behind its new Powered by Positive program. An initiative of the shire’s Renewable Energy Task Force,...

SMELLS FISHY Governance of Torquay Angling Club questioned

THE governance of the Torquay Angling Club has been questioned by some of its members, with suggestions of a no confidence vote in the...

Sustainable energy included in every Hamlan home

Using reliable, renewable energy to power your home can be easier than you think with the state-of-the-art Bradford Solar ChargePack, which includes Tesla Powerwall...

Get the very best result for you and your property

It’s that time of the year. Everyone and their dog are down here on the coast and they’re after three things; sun, sand and...

Regional Victoria median prices outperform Melbourne

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s latest data reveals that Melbourne’s median house price increased 1.4 per cent to $826,500 (from $815,000) and the...

Settling into a new rhythm in 2019

The best time I spent over Christmas was in Lorne, particularly on sunset with the wide and eclectic range of visitors found at the...

Town by town snapshot: Deans Marsh

The size of Deans Marsh is approximately 57.1 square kilometres for ABS data collection purposes. The population of Deans Marsh in 2011 was 372 people...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – January 31, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS to Jared Matheson who had a hole in one on Australia Day. Wednesday January 23 was Par. For the men, the A Grade...

Selwood and Smith say a storm is coming

TWO champions from two different football codes spoke about their longevity in the game as they promoted a NRL pre season game to be...

New wave breaks for SOUL surfers

THE Southern Ocean Union of Longboarders (SOUL) will celebrate its 15th year since formation in 2004. It has been part of the local surf and...

Get kids asthma READY FOR SCHOOL

Asthma Australia have introduced a new three-step checklist for parents to get their kids asthma ready upon returning to school after the summer break. According...

Eyeing the weekend – January 31, 2019

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