June 25, 2020
Surf Coast council approves aquatic centre plans
THE Surf Coast Shire council has voted to go ahead with a plan to construct an aquatic centre in Torquay. At their meeting last week,...
June 25, 2020
The calm before the 50-Year Storm
COMPETITORS and organisers are eagerly anticipating the 50 Year Storm event, set to be held at Bells Beach later this year. The event is unique...
June 25, 2020
Geoff Bird takes over as unit controller at Lorne
GEOFF Bird's first months as the new unit controller of Victorian State Emergency Services (SES) Lorne Unit have posed many challenges, but his experience...
June 25, 2020
Lorne P-12 College adopt “green-minded” approach
LORNE P-12 College principal Shane Elevato is looking to instil a "green-minded" philosophy in the school following his recent journey to southern Asia. Earlier in...
June 25, 2020
Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse nears completion
AFTER several years of planning, fundraising and building, the new Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse is nearly complete. The club has seen a 60 per cent growth...
June 25, 2020
Surf Coast Social starts to take shape
WORK has begun converting the former Quiksilver headquarters into Surf Coast Social. In mid-2018, Quiksilver’s parent company Boardriders moved their headquarters from the site on...
June 25, 2020
Lions help students start a new chapter
TORQUAY Lions recently donated $500 to Surf Coast Secondary College to purchase dyslexic font books. The books use a typeface designed to make them easier...
June 25, 2020
Tax refunds help local businesses
SEVERAL local businesses have received payroll tax refunds as part of a state government initiative. The Coronavirus Payroll Tax Relief allowed businesses with annual wages...
June 25, 2020
Winchelsea Ward’s place in shire questioned
THE contentious matter of the Winchelsea Ward's standing in the Surf Coast Shire floated to the surface at last week's special council meeting to...
June 25, 2020
Works begin on $220 million Civic Precinct
WORK has begun on the City of Greater Geelong council's Civic Precinct, set to be located on 137 Mercer Street. The project started last week...
June 19, 2020
Bridge over troubled water
THE Surf Coast Shire council has heard concerns about a proposed bridge over Painkalac Creek. Blazing Saddles Trail Rides have lodged plans for a bridge...
June 18, 2020
Waurn Ponds Station upgrade begins
Last week work began on a $160 million upgrade of Waurn Ponds Station. The upgrade targets improving reliability on the Geelong Line and increasing the...
June 18, 2020
Torquay SLSC seeks more funds to redevelop clubhouse
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is pressing on with its long-held ambition to redevelop its ageing clubhouse. In May 2019, then-Corangamite federal member Sarah...
June 18, 2020
Wildlife rescuers call for virtual fencing
SURFCOAST Wildlife Rescue is pushing for the installation of new virtual fencing technology to help protect wildlife and drivers. Designed by Wildlife Safety Solutions, the...
June 18, 2020
Local sports clubs receive survival grants
SEVERAL local sporting clubs received confirmation last week they would be receiving $1,000 from the state government's Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package The $40...
June 18, 2020
Hockey clubs await confirmation of start date
AMATEUR Hockey is primed to get underway after the state government’s announcement on Sunday, June 14 about the further easing of lockdown restrictions. Before the...
June 18, 2020
Libraries put safety first upon reponing
LAST week Geelong Region Libraries Corporation (GRLC) reopen their branches across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region. GRLC chief executive officer Patti Manolis...
June 18, 2020
Grant to commemorate those who served
LAST week Portarlington and St Leonards Returned and Services League (RSL) received a grant from the federal government to help it aptly recognise the...
June 18, 2020
Aireys Inlet Market thrives in virtual setting
FOR many stallholders at Aireys Inlet Market, the move to an online market has been surprisingly fruitful. Normally, the Aireys Inlet Market is held once...
June 18, 2020
Submitters object to Point Grey redevelopment
THE Surf Coast Shire council has heard submissions regarding the proposed Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne. The Point Grey redevelopment will cover 1.7 hectares. The...
June 18, 2020
Crow takes over U3A Surf Coast presidency
THE University of the Third Age (U3A) Surf Coast announced Susanne Crowe as the organisation's new president at last week's annual general meeting. Ms Crowe...
June 16, 2020
Surf Coast council approves aquatic centre plans
THE Surf Coast Shire Council voted earlier this evening (Tuesday, June 16) to approve plans for the construction of an aquatic centre in Torquay. The...
June 11, 2020
Council hear submissions for budget
PEOPLE from across the shire have presented their submissions for funding to the Surf Coast Shire council via Zoom. The council received 95 submissions to...
June 11, 2020
Coutas land dual grants
QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club received two separate state government grants in recent weeks to help the club through the pandemic and beyond. In late May...
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