June 11, 2020
Community grants to help the most vulnerable
THE Give Where You Live Foundation announced the recipients of their 2020 Community Grants last week. A total of $916,600 was shared between 37 charities...
June 11, 2020
Cycling club reaches new heights during lockdown
BARWON Heads Cycling Club has taken their cycling to new heights, with some members tackling an epic 11-hour ride last week, all without stepping...
June 11, 2020
Pantry helps grow community
DEANS Marsh has fostered a sense of community during the coronavirus lockdown by sharing their fresh produce and providing for those who may be...
June 11, 2020
Grants help seniors stay connected during lockdown
LOCAL groups have received funding from the federal government’s Be Connected grant program to help them give seniors the skills to stay socially connected...
June 11, 2020
Locals prepare as Refugee Week approaches
SURF Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) is marking Refugee Week differently this year, with lockdown restrictions prohibiting large gatherings. Running from Sunday, June 14...
June 11, 2020
Lorne businesses unite to attract visitors
LORNE businesses have come together through the Lorne Business and Tourism Association (LBTA) to help the township’s tourism sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The...
June 11, 2020
Tourists return to the Surf Coast
ACCOMMODATION providers across the Surf Coast were encouraged by how many people chose the region as their getaway destination for the long weekend, although...
June 5, 2020
Local sports clubs eligible for grants
COMMUNITY Clubs and associations now have the chance to apply for two separate grants from the state government. Last week, Minister for Community Sport Ros...
June 4, 2020
Community helps stranded workers
THE Lorne and broader Surf Coast community have united to provide aid for a group of international workers stranded due to the effects of...
June 4, 2020
Name of the game: Council endorses name for indoor stadium
SURF Coast Shire councillors have endorsed Wurdi Baierr Stadium as the formal name for the Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium now being constructed in...
June 4, 2020
Hospitality industry welcomes back patrons
ON MONDAY this week, cafes, restaurants and pubs across the Surf Coast opened their doors to customers for the first time since March. The venues...
June 4, 2020
Students to redevelop Youth Pod
STUDENTS from Surf Coast Secondary College are being given the chance to redevelop the shire's Youth Pod. The pod, which was created form a shipping...
June 4, 2020
Star wars
Deakin University released a study last month claiming the Health Star Rating system commonly seen on supermarket products may be misleading customers. Launched in June...
June 4, 2020
Council set guidelines for coronavirus recovery
THE Surf Coast Shire council has officially adopted the COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Guidelines it will use as the municipality emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. At...
June 4, 2020
Accommodation providers reopen as restrictions ease
ON MONDAY this week, accommodation providers across the Surf Coast welcomed new guests for the first time in several weeks. Overnight stays are now permitted,...
June 4, 2020
Pool registrations
THE Victorian Government has given people more time to register their pools and spas due to the hardships many are facing because of the...
June 4, 2020
Councillors find common ground in keeping their distance
SURF Coast Shire councillors have noted the financial and practical benefits of meeting via teleconference rather than in person. Their council meeting on May 26...
June 4, 2020
Grimley calls for local representation on GORCPA board
MEMBER for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley is pushing for the new Great Ocean Road Authority to have local representation on its board. The state leader...
June 3, 2020
Car drives off cliff in Lorne
A WOMAN has died after her car drove off the Great Ocean Road near the bridge at Reedy Creek in Lorne and went into...
June 3, 2020
Surfing Victoria announces new event dates for 2020
SURFING Victoria has updated the status of their future events and competitions following the recent relaxation of lockdown restrictions. The Victorian Open Series Round 3,...
May 28, 2020
Stopping the rot
MULTIPLE allegations of illegal removal of vegetation in Lorne have been made in the past few weeks. Vegetation in Lorne has been removed in the...
May 28, 2020
Jakara’s eager to get back on the slopes
ABOUT three months ago, Barwon Heads resident Jakara Anthony was in Fjall, Sweden, for the final leg of the Fédération Internationale de Ski Freestyle...
May 28, 2020
Reconciliation in the Park embraces online transition
THIS year Reconciliation in the Park is using lockdown as an opportunity to innovate, holding a week of virtual events to provide participants with...
May 28, 2020
Volunteer groups enjoy government grants
SEVERAL Surf Coast and Bellarine volunteer groups received funding from the federal government last week. The 31 volunteer organisations in the Corangamite electorate shared $64,170...
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