July 10, 2020
All Abilities Advisory Committee seeks new members
THE Surf Coast Shire council is seeking expressions of interest from people looking to be part of its All Abilities Advisory Committee (AAAC). The committee...
July 10, 2020
Concerns over Surf Coast’s long-term financial health
SURF Coast Shire councillors have voiced varying levels of concern about the council's long-term financial health. The June 23 meeting included the adoption of the...
July 9, 2020
Bears’ star pitcher signs for US college
BELLARINE Bears star pitcher Lachlan Hockey will be making a dream move to America, having recently signed with Trinidad State Junior College’s baseball program...
July 9, 2020
Torquay Lions continue to serve in trying times
TORQUAY Lions have continued to find ways to serve the community despite lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Club members have been using their numerous...
July 9, 2020
Deakin to support rural hospitals through the coronavirus
DEAKIN University has helped create and implement guidelines for emergency coronavirus treatment facilities across rural and regional Australia.
Researchers from Deakin’s
AFL Victoria has released more details about the protocols players, staff and spectators will have to follow when the football season begins later this...
July 2, 2020
AFL Victoria announce new Return to Play protocols
July 2, 2020
Shire holds citizenship ceremonies via Zoom
THE Surf Coast Shire council has held their first online Australian citizenship ceremonies over Zoom. Each of the eight prospective citizens met individually online last...
July 2, 2020
Junior football and netball return to play dates announced
AFL Barwon has announced all junior football and netball in the region will be able to begin play on July 18. According to the announcement,...
July 2, 2020
Study criticises social media advertising junk food
Research conducted by Deakin University claims many social media platforms are not restricting junk food advertisers from targeting children and teenagers. The study from Deakin's...
July 2, 2020
Hart chalks novel up to experience
Few are as well-qualified to write an action-adventure novel as Jed Hart.
He served in the Malayan conflict as a naval officer and in the...
July 2, 2020
Survey gauges local attitude to climate change
QUEENSCLIFFE Climate Action Group has released results to a survey gauging the community’s attitude towards climate change. The easing of lockdown restrictions has allowed the...
July 2, 2020
State government announce kindergarten grants
THE state government has announced two new grants to support kindergartens and the children attending them. The state government will fund about half of all...
July 2, 2020
Council approve Point Grey redevelopment
LORNE’S Point Grey Precinct is set to undergo a $10 million redevelopment after the Surf Coast Shire council unanimously approved the plan for the...
July 2, 2020
Council prioritises its future community projects
THE Surf Coast Shire council has recommended four new projects for the Community Project Proposal Master List. Projects that are recommended are not guaranteed funding,...
July 2, 2020
Support group for fathers thriving in Torquay
A SUPPORT group for new fathers in Torquay has quickly attracted strong numbers, despite having started in a time of isolation. Dads of Torquay is...
July 2, 2020
Loveridge Lookout draws closer to heritage listing
ANGLESEA’S Loveridge Lookout is a step closer to gaining long-term protection after the Surf Coast Shire council formalised their approval of it being placed...
July 2, 2020
Ferguson to take over as Torquay Lions president
BILL Ferguson has taken over from John Bell as president of the Torquay Lions Club. Mr Bell is completing his fourth stint as club president,...
July 2, 2020
Great Ocean Road Health turns one
YESTERDAY (Wednesday, July 1) marked the first anniversary of Great Ocean Road Health's (GORH) formation. The healthcare provider was officially formed with the amalgamation of...
July 2, 2020
Students create masks for overseas healthcare workers
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong students have been creating face masks for communities in Uganda, Thailand and South Africa. Students noticed on social media that masks...
July 2, 2020
Lady Hawks prepare for shortened season
THIS season will be different from any other for Drysdale's Lady Hawks, as they return to training with new recruits and new protocols. The 2019...
July 2, 2020
City adds $6.6m to coronavirus package
THE City of Greater Geelong council has proposed a support package to help the region recover from coronavirus. The package will see $5.6 million added...
June 30, 2020
World-first manufacturing in Torquay
Torquay business Braille Sign Supplies has launched an innovative world-first manufacturing method which changes the way metal Braille and Tactile signs are produced. Braille Sign...
June 29, 2020
Benefit from up to $45K in savings on your home at Quay2
Homebuyers stand to benefit from the HomeBuilder grant and potentially also the Regional First Home Owner Grant at Quay2. More than a standard housing subdivision,...
June 25, 2020
Junior football and netball return to play dates announced
AFL Barwon has announced that all junior football and netball in the region will be able to begin play on July 18. According to the...
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