March 5, 2020
Public hearing into train stabling facility wraps up
A PUBLIC hearing run by the state government about the proposed Waurn Ponds Train Maintenance and Stabling Facility Project concluded last week. If accepted, the...
March 5, 2020
Divisive Hotel Indigo awaits VCAT decision
UNCERTAINTY remains about the future of Hotel Indigo in Torquay, despite a two-day Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing last week. Developers Barnes Capital...
March 5, 2020
Demonstration shows danger of rips
A UNIQUE beach safety demonstration was held on Sunday at Fairhaven.Six-time Pier to Pub winner Naantali Marshall and Torquay ironman Archie Vernon were towed...
March 5, 2020
Shire falls short of renewable target
THE Surf Coast Shire council's recent review of their Council Plan (incorporating the Health and Wellbeing Plan) 2017-2021 revealed it is well behind its...
March 5, 2020
Holden fans keep the engine running
THE Holden brand will be no more by next year, but there are locals who will help maintain the cars' legacy. Both Stephen Gough and...
March 5, 2020
Initiative gives old shoes a second life
TORQUAY's Globe Store has been giving community members the chance to give new life to their old shoes as part of the Save Our...
February 27, 2020
Peninsula Sharks prepare for debut season
THE Peninsula Sharks have begun training and are gnashing their teeth in anticipation for the new season. The team is unique drawing players from Queenscliff,...
February 27, 2020
New waste service set for July launch
THE coming months will see changes made to the kerbside waste collection in the Surf Coast Shire As of July 6, household waste across the...
February 27, 2020
Cricket round-up: Queenscliff push Ocean Grove out of top four
THE penultimate round of the BPCA season has left six teams still in the fight for finals cricket. Queenscliff's 15-run victory over Ocean Grove saw...
February 27, 2020
MP turns up heat on Aireys fire station
A SURF Coast-based politician is calling on the state government to fund a new fire station in Aireys Inlet. In August 2018, the Aireys Inlet...
February 27, 2020
Torquay to house new Great Ocean Road authority headquarters
THE state government has revealed that the headquarters of the new authority in charge of the Great Ocean Road will be based in Torquay. The...
February 27, 2020
Torquay Community House to hold magical evening
TORQUAY Community House will be hosting a witch-themed lunch next month to raise funds for children and women who are victims of domestic violence. All...
February 27, 2020
Businesses looking to improve employee mental health
A NEW initiative recently launched in the Geelong region is aiming to improve workplace mental health. The Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYL) has created...
February 27, 2020
State government looks to revive tourism industry
THE state government has announced $5 million to help market Victorian tourism as it battles from the after-effects of coronavirus and bushfires. The initiative, announced last...
February 27, 2020
Fine margins make the difference at the Otway Odyssey
FANTASTIC racing at Saturday's Otway Odyssey saw the event lift the heart rates of spectators and participants alike. Robbie Hucker proved not only the best...
February 27, 2020
Torquay Hockey Club to hold open day
TORQUAY Hockey Club will hold an open day on Sunday, March 1 for new and returning players alike. Last year the club managed to field...
February 27, 2020
Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Ironman approaches
WITH wild winds blowing the Jim Wall Ironman back from its original date, the competition is now ready to try again. The event will now...
February 27, 2020
Lack of garden area could derail Hotel Indigo plans
A PROPOSED five-storey hotel in Torquay could hit a potentially derailing obstacle during a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) meeting to be held...
February 27, 2020
Men’s Shed donates memories
TORQUAY Men's Shed recently donated a unique gift to Star of the Sea Torquay's aged care centre. The shed assembled a collection of antique tools...
February 27, 2020
Grant helps trail run forge new path
A RECENT grant from the Surf Coast Shire Council will help ensure Rapid Ascent can put its best foot forward with their Trail Running...
February 27, 2020
Local clubs contribute to bushfire relief
COMMUNITY Clubs Victoria (CCV) recently announced that the combined totals of its member clubs fundraising efforts for the bushfire relief efforts have exceed $500,000. Torquay...
February 27, 2020
Alistair Lawson qualifies for World Taekwondo Championships
ALISTAIR Lawson has recognised a lifelong dream by qualifying for the World Taekwondo Championships after an imperious performance at the World Poomsae Championships Selections...
February 27, 2020
Geelong youth council named
THE City of Greater Geelong council announced its new youth councillors on Thursday last week at City Hall. The council comprises of three members from...
February 27, 2020
Torquay’s Jarrod Snow wins Kiteboarding Nationals on home break
TORQUAY local Jarrod Snow won the 2020 Kiteboarding Australia Wave Nationals on Friday last week at Point Danger. The best kiteboarders from around Australia took...
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