New machine enables safer X-rays
UNIVERSITY Hospital Geelong recently installed an advanced piece of technology allowing them to conduct X-rays more safely and effectively. The Hospital's Siemens ARTIS icono cardiovascular...
Shopping safely in Lorne
A LOCAL grocery store has recently implemented a number of precautionary measures to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Foodworks Lorne store manager Jonn...
Buy Surf Coast campaign launched
THE Surf Coast Business Collective has launched their 'Buy Surf Coast' campaign to support local businesses amid the difficulties posed by coronavirus. The campaign seeks...
Council cancels meeting
THE Surf Coast Shire council's March 24 meeting was cancelled as a precautionary method against the spread of the coronavirus. Council's chief executive officer Keith...
Grossman builds on family legacy
STEVE Grossman's immense contribution to Torquay Football Club is not only apparent through the amount of people at the club who know and respect...
Tigers pull socks up for community
TORQUAY Tigers Football Netball Club players and staff are putting the disappointment of the BFNL season's postponement behind them and turning their focus to...
Bells Beach elevated pathway trial postponed
THE planned trial of the elevated pathway to Winkipop has been delayed due to the postponement of the 2020 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Surf...
Diving deep for inner peace
DOZENS of metres beneath the ocean’s surface, with scarcely any light and no source of oxygen, Torquay chiropractor Michael Cheesman made a discovery –...
Torquay SLSC clubhouse graffitied
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) members arrived at the clubhouse on Saturday to find much of it covered in graffiti. Much of the clubhouse’s...
David Morton to hang up his helmet
VETERAN firefighter David Morton is standing down as the captain of the Aireys Inlet Fire Brigade, having filled the role for two decades. Mr Morton...
Grimley encourages community spirit
DERRYN Hinch's Justice Party MP and Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley is encouraging community members to help one another through these difficult times. As...
Knitting for a cause
A LOCAL knitting group is determined to continue helping those most in need despite coronavirus limiting their ability to meet. The Birregurra Knit-Wits usually meet...
Barwon Health Foundation launches coronavirus fundraiser
BARWON Health Foundation recently launched a Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund to aid the health service in dealing with the pandemic. The fund has set the...
Elective surgeries to be fast-tracked
THE state government recently announced they will be fast-tracking people scheduled for elective surgery in the coming weeks to provide create space for coronavirus...
Virtual scavenger hunt to help families stay active
A SURF Coast local has devised an innovative way for people to be active and healthy while staying safe. Adventure for Life owner Iain Lygo...
ANZAC Day service cancelled
TORQUAY'S ANZAC Day dawn service and march to Point Danger have been cancelled for the first time in their history. Torquay Returned Service League (RSL)...
Kerr receives third consecutive Ray Menzies Medal
ANGLESEA'S Dale Kerr has been awarded the Ray Menzies Medal for the best player in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) for the third...
Cricket round-up: Anglesea named champions as BPCA cancels finals
THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) cancelled last weekend's grand final matches due to coronavirus concerns. The highest placed clubs in the six different finals...
Geelong Runners Club hold Virtual Run
THE Geelong Runners Club (GRC) held their first "Virtual Run" on Thursday last week. The Virtual Run provides GRC members with a way to remain...
Laser focus required in trying conditions
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has hosted some of the most skilled domestic and international sailors in the Oceania and Australian Laser Masters Championship. Conditions...
Let there be light
BARWON Heads Football Netball Club took a major step last week in improving the coverage and efficiency of their lighting. Howard Harmer Reserve's existing lights...
Beaches to remain open for now
SURF life saving clubs on the Surf Coast are considering whether to follow Sydney's lead and close their beaches. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, and a...
Torquay Bowls Club to hold clearout sale
DUE to recent government regulations forcing their temporary closure, Torquay Bowls Club will be holding a sale to clear out all the stock from...
Wylie and Robinson win at URBNSURF
SURFING Victoria and URBNSURF held Australia’s first ever wave pool competition on Sunday, albeit without spectators due to concerns over the coronavirus. Tully Wylie won...