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.
Bluebottles arrive at Surf Coast
BLUEBOTTLE jellyfishes have recently been found washed up on the shores of several local beaches.
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.
Learning to be the leaders of tomorrow
A LOCAL school recently participated in a program aiming to grow future leaders in the community.
Entries open for Victorian Inclusive Championship
ENTRIES are now open for the second Victorian Inclusive Championship, set to be held in Barwon Heads.
World Game Fund opens to community clubs
SOCCER clubs around Victoria can now apply for the state government's World Game Facilities Fund.
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...
Winchelsea ambulance station officially opens
A NEW ambulance station officially opened in Winchelsea last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Award keeps Anzac spirit alive
THE Anglesea RSL has presented the inaugural Spirit of Anzac Awards to two local primary schools.
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...
A step towards safety
NEW footpaths have recently been built in busy pedestrian areas in Torquay.
Council endorses advocacy priorities
THE Surf Coast Shire has updated their advocacy priorities.
Lifesavers share knowledge in Sri Lanka
SURF Coast lifesavers recently returned from sharing their knowledge and skills with aquatic safety personnel in Sri Lanka.
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...
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.
Vickers takes reigns at Modewarre
THE Modewarre Netball Club will have a familiar face take over the coaching role in 2020.
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.
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.
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
Cricket mid-season review
CLUB cricket is now on hiatus over the festive season in both the GCA and BPCA.