May 7, 2020
Charities receive financial backing from federal government
THE federal government will provide $100 million in support for charities and community organisations, including more than $390,000 for groups in Geelong. Victorian Liberal Senator...
May 7, 2020
Local emergency services remember fallen officers
TORQUAY firefighters, police officers and ambulance workers gathered at Torquay's fire station last week to pay their respects to four police officers who died...
May 4, 2020
The hidden history of the Great Ocean Road
LORNE Historical Society vice president Peter Spring has dedicated himself to finding those lost to history. Last week, The Story of the Road aired on...
April 30, 2020
Carty helps Tigers claw their way to the top
AMID dramatically changing fortunes for both herself and her team, Anna Carty's dedication to Torquay Tigers Netball Club has never faltered. About a decade ago,...
April 30, 2020
Torquay reveal ambitions with new recruits
TORQUAY Tigers Cricket Club recently confirmed several recruits ahead of the 2020/21 season, including new coach-captain James Fisher. Fisher is a lively pace-bowler with plenty...
April 30, 2020
Trail Running Series offers new challenge
RAPID Ascent's Trail Running Series typically comes to Anglesea each year, but in 2020 the event will be held virtually for the first time...
April 30, 2020
Anzac Day commemorated in unfamiliar circumstances
RSL sub-branches across the Bellarine commemorated Anzac Day differently to meet with social distancing regulations. Portarlington/St Leonards RSL president Barry Smith said while the service...
April 30, 2020
Stay on top of existing health conditions
The federal government is asking people with chronic health problems to continue seeking regular health care during the coronavirus pandemic. Chronic conditions contribute to 87...
April 30, 2020
Tourism funds put on hold
THE state and federal government have both been forced to make major alterations to their plan to fund a boost in domestic tourism. On January...
April 30, 2020
Together apart
ARCARE Portarlington Aged Care residents and staff recently showed their togetherness during a time of separation. Centre residents Bev and Clem Newey made the difficult...
April 30, 2020
Surf Coast RSLs hold private services for Anzac Day
SURF Coast RSLs held private services on Anzac Day to ensure they met social distancing requirements. Torquay RSL president Bob Tyler said it was good...
April 30, 2020
Surf Coast lights up the dawn
PEOPLE across the Surf Coast commemorated Anzac Day in unfamiliar circumstances as traditional services were closed to the public due to the coronavirus. [caption id="attachment_37583"...
April 30, 2020
Bellarine Training and Community Hub opens a library
BELLARINE Training and Community Hub is helping people keep their minds active during the coronavirus lockdown by providing free books and puzzles at their...
April 30, 2020
Lorne Historical Society gets makeover
LORNE Historical Society’s home recently enjoyed a major redevelopment thanks to the community’s generosity. The society inhabits part of Lorne Community House, which sits in...
April 30, 2020
Online service helps new parents
THE Surf Coast Shire council has launched online support group for first-time parents to support them during lockdown. The First-Time Parent Groups puts new parents...
April 24, 2020
Supporting Local Business with free social distancing floor decals
Torquay-based business DBM Signs is using their expertise to help the community stay safe during coronavirus by offering free floor decals for local businesses. With...
April 23, 2020
Clubs get creative to keep players fit
FOOTBALL teams across the Surf Coast and Bellarine are innovating to keep their players fit while their unable to meet in person. Drysdale Hawks Football...
April 23, 2020
Endurance through adversity
IT HAS been a rollercoaster start to 2020 for Alistair Lawson. In February his dual gold medals at the World Poomsae Championships Selections in Perth...
April 23, 2020
Backyard nature
CITY of Greater Geelong residents are being encouraged to explore nature in their own backyards. The city is taking part in the worldwide City Nature...
April 23, 2020
Documentary to tell Great Ocean Road’s story
A DOCUMENTARY on the making of the Great Ocean Road created with the help of Surf Coast residents will air on SBS tomorrow (Friday,...
April 23, 2020
Aireys Inlet Market goes virtual
THE Aireys Inlet Market has moved online, with the stalls previously available for browsing in and around the town hall now available for browsing...
April 23, 2020
City plans new home for Grovedale Men’s Shed
THE City of Greater Geelong council has agreed in principle to make Sovereign Drive Sports Reserve in Armstrong Creek West the new home for...
April 23, 2020
City suspends Community Grants
THE City of Greater Geelong council will suspend its 2020-21 Community Grants program due to uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. Applications for the grants were...
April 16, 2020
Much-loved magistrate Ian von Einem passes away
RESPECTED magistrate and much-loved former member of the Torquay community Ian von Einem passed away on April 6, aged 77. Mr von Einem was magistrate...
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