May 28, 2020
Arts panel to assess impact of coronavirus
THE City of Greater Geelong council has formed the Geelong COVID-19 Arts Recovery (G-CAR) Advisory Panel to help inform the city on how the...
May 28, 2020
Schools catch a virtual ride
THE Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) in Torquay has started running virtual tours for school groups to ensure its vast collection of surfing artifacts...
May 28, 2020
Geelong set for increase in social housing
THE state government announced last week that 13 new social housing dwellings would be constructed in the South Barwon region. These new dwellings are part...
May 28, 2020
Stribling Reserve pavilions to undergo redevelopment
THE much-anticipated redevelopment of the Stribling Reserve pavilions in Lorne will begin imminently, with the Surf Coast Shire council having awarded contacts for the...
May 28, 2020
VCE exams to begin in November
WRITTEN exams for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) will begin on November 9, following an announcement from the state government last week. VCE students...
May 28, 2020
Salvation Army begins Digital Doorknock
THE Salvation Army has taken its major annual fundraiser online this month to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Normally Salvation Army volunteers would now...
May 28, 2020
Program to create opportunities for job seekers
DIVERSITAT'S Reconnect Program is offering job seekers a timely chance to improve their employment prospects. The state government-funded program is open to people between 17-64...
May 26, 2020
Local football and cricket season dates confirmed
AFL Victoria and Cricket Victoria have reached an agreement on the prospective season lengths for both sports. The two sporting bodies have agreed the final...
May 26, 2020
Trust Bart to get the job done
The Plumbing Business (TPB) has been servicing the Surf Coast and surrounds for the past 18 months and is family-owned and operated by Bart...
May 21, 2020
Football clubs lay out plans to begin training
LOCAL football clubs are announcing their plans to start training following the release of AFL Victoria’s protocols on Tuesday this week. Teams will be able...
May 21, 2020
Push for pool to be included in Drysdale Sporting Precinct
The City of Greater Geelong Council recently approved the continued development of Drysdale Sporting Precinct, while also noting the possibility of including a pool...
May 21, 2020
Bella Wiyn Birralee Family Centre opens in Drysdale
DRYSDALE’s Bella Wiyn Birralee Family Centre recently opened, providing early childhood education and care to locals. The centre is currently providing long day care and...
May 21, 2020
Play still some way off for community clubs
THERE is much uncertainty surrounding when and under what circumstances community sporting clubs will be allowed to resume play. Professional sporting leagues are gradually forming...
May 21, 2020
Learning water safety in the lounge room
LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) has launched its Water Safety @ Home series to help children continue their learning while in lockdown. The series includes interactive...
May 21, 2020
Renton’s life between the flags
ONE day, about 25 years ago, the surf at Ocean Grove was particularly vicious. Two and a half metre waves troubled both novice and seasoned...
May 21, 2020
Local football teams prepare to start training
LOCAL football teams are preparing to begin training after AFL Victoria’s recent announcement that training can resume next week. AFL Victoria will announce further protocols...
May 21, 2020
Torquay RSL stays unified in difficult times
THE Torquay Returned and Services League (RSL) is giving gift packages to veterans to they are still in their thoughts despite the isolation. The sub-branch's...
May 21, 2020
U3A to offer online courses
THE University of the Third Age (U3A) Surf Coast is taking an openminded approach to teaching so they can open their classes once more. For...
May 21, 2020
Changes in restrictions offer respite to tourism industry
THE recent easing of lockdown restrictions will see tourism industry start recovering from the financial hardships of the coronavirus. On Sunday, the Victorian Government announced...
May 21, 2020
Major works planned for Torquay’s town centre
TORQUAY'S town centre is set to undergo major works to provide extra parking and improve pedestrian safety. On Wednesday, April 13, Labor member for South...
May 21, 2020
Virtual scavenger hunt returns
THE easing of lockdown restrictions has enabled Iain Lygo to re-upload his free virtual scavenger hunt for people in and around Torquay to play. Mr...
May 21, 2020
Deans Marsh Festival Stand moves closer to construction
DEANS Marsh Festival Stand at Memorial Oval is a step closer to being built, with Geelong-based Ryan Thompson Architect recently being chosen to design...
May 21, 2020
BPCA premiers name new coach
REIGNING Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) premiers Anglesea recently announced Bryan Thomas will be their coach for the 2020/21 season. With a wealth of experience...
May 21, 2020
Tigers sign Terry Hill to assistant role
THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club have added to their list of off-season recruits with the appointment of Terry Hill as assistant coach. Hill captained South...
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