January 2, 2020
Operation Summersafe under way
VICTORIA Police will ramp up their presence to try to improve safety in and around the Surf Coast over the holiday season.
Operation Summersafe will...
January 2, 2020
Bluebottles arrive at Surf Coast
BLUEBOTTLE jellyfishes have recently been found washed up on the shores of several local beaches.
The distinctive blue creatures have already been spotted in Torquay,...
January 2, 2020
Mental health charity ride exceeds lofty targets
A GROUP of Deakin medical students recently completed a ride across the country to raise funds for charity that researches and treats mental illness.
The...
January 2, 2020
Learning to be the leaders of tomorrow
A LOCAL school recently participated in a program aiming to grow future leaders in the community.
Surf Coast Secondary College students took part in Upstart's...
January 2, 2020
Entries open for Victorian Inclusive Championship
ENTRIES are now open for the second Victorian Inclusive Championship, set to be held in Barwon Heads.
The two-round golf event will be co-hosted by...
January 2, 2020
World Game Fund opens to community clubs
SOCCER clubs around Victoria can now apply for the state government's World Game Facilities Fund.
An extra $20 million was recently added to the fund...
January 2, 2020
Mitchell to race in seventh Pier to Pub
ONE of the world's best swimmers with Down syndrome will be among the 5,000 people taking part in this year's Pier to Pub on...
January 2, 2020
Winchelsea ambulance station officially opens
A NEW ambulance station officially opened in Winchelsea last month.
The state government funded the project, seeing Winchelsea as an ideal place for the station...
January 2, 2020
Victorian Sports Awards recognise Starfish Nippers
NAOMI Symington and Janet Jones' work on the Starfish Nippers program has earned them a place among the finalists of Victorian Sports Awards.
The Anglesea...
January 2, 2020
Barwon Water outlines plan to restore Big Swamp and Boundary Creek
BARWON Water recently submitted its plans to ensure the future health of Boundary Creek, Big Swamp and the surrounding area.
In 2019, Barwon Water was...
January 2, 2020
Lions give crucial donation to Foundation 61
A GEELONG rehabilitation centre recently received a cheque from a local Lions club to help provide support for their clients.
The Torquay Lions gave $10,000...
January 2, 2020
Surf Coast authorities warn against illegal burn offs
THE Surf Coast Shire joined with police and firefighters last week to warn residents about the danger of illegal burn offs.
With the shire now...
December 26, 2019
Award keeps Anzac spirit alive
THE Anglesea RSL has presented the inaugural Spirit of Anzac Awards to two local primary schools.
Both Anglesea Primary School and Aireys Inlet Primary School...
December 26, 2019
Big Bash comes to Geelong
PEOPLE from Geelong and the Surf Coast were able to see the Big Bash League just up the road as the Melbourne Renegades came...
December 26, 2019
A step towards safety
NEW footpaths have recently been built in busy pedestrian areas in Torquay.
The paths have been laid on Baines Crescent and Beach Road, and between...
December 26, 2019
Council endorses advocacy priorities
THE Surf Coast Shire has updated their advocacy priorities.
Advocacy often relates to funding given by the state and federal governments but can also come...
December 26, 2019
Lifesavers share knowledge in Sri Lanka
SURF Coast lifesavers recently returned from sharing their knowledge and skills with aquatic safety personnel in Sri Lanka.
Jessica Sincock (Lorne SLSC), Jacqui Dreher (Fairhaven...
December 26, 2019
Geelong council switches to hybrids
THE City of Greater Geelong is in the process of increasing the number of hybrid electric vehicles in its fleet to reduce carbon emissions...
December 26, 2019
Bay Crits only a week away
NEXT week, some of the world's best established and emerging cyclists will take part in the Bay Crits at Geelong.
Held from January 3-5, the...
December 26, 2019
Vickers takes reigns at Modewarre
THE Modewarre Netball Club will have a familiar face take over the coaching role in 2020.
Kath Vickers has played at Modewarre and coached various...
December 26, 2019
Cancellation gets fitness group worked up
A LOCAL fitness group has recently become very concerned about the Surf Coast Shire's decision to stop facilitating their sessions.
At the December 10 council...
December 26, 2019
Erin Wright steps up to SCSC’s top job
SURF Coast Secondary College’s vice-principal Erin Wright will become acting principal in the first term of 2020.
This comes as principal Scott Diamond leaves the...
December 24, 2019
Torquay pool plan still treading water
DISAGREEMENTS between the state and federal government along with budgetary considerations have left plans for a pool in Torquay treading water. The
December 24, 2019
Cricket mid-season review
CLUB cricket is now on hiatus over the festive season in both the GCA and BPCA.
The fight for finals in Division 2 of the...
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