December 12, 2019
Don’t leave children alone in cars
TEMPERATURES are starting to rise during summer, and Kidsafe Victoria is urging people not to leave children alone in cars.
Each year, emergency services receive...
December 12, 2019
Countdown to Surf Coast Relay for Life begins
WITH less than 100 days until the 2020 Surf Coast Relay for Life begins, locals are being encouraged to begin forming teams and raising...
December 12, 2019
Western United return to winning ways
A BRACE from the head of Besart Berisha and a Panagiotis Kone volley helped the hosts to a 3-1 victory after Andrew Nabbout’s early...
December 12, 2019
Bellarine Football Netball League announces fixtures for 2020
THE Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) recently announced its fixtures lists for the 2020 season.
The football and netball season will begin on April 4.
A...
December 12, 2019
Shire celebrates International Day for People with Disabilities
LAST Thursday the Surf Coast Shire Council held an event to mark the International Day for People with Disabilities. The event was open to the...
December 12, 2019
Cricket round-up: Barwon Heads win Battle of the Bridge
BARWON Heads' stubborn batting performance helped them defeat their rivals across the bridge in the BPCA on the weekend.
Michael Fallon's 8/60 in the previous...
December 12, 2019
Torquay Black remain unbeaten after narrow victory
ROUND 4 of the GCA's Women's T/20 South saw Torquay Black achieve another narrow victory.
In the first round of the season they defeated East...
December 12, 2019
Renegades season set to start at GMHBA
MELBOURNE Renegades have secured two new international signings to help in their title defence which begins at GMHBA Stadium on December 19.
Pakistani duo Usman...
December 12, 2019
Suns launch Under 15 side
SURF Coast Suns Football Netball Club recently announced they will be expanding their football program to include an Under 15 side in 2020.
The club...
December 12, 2019
Buccaneers go down in grand final
THE Geelong Buccaneers Junior Varsity team’s fantastic opening season came to an end as they lost the grand final to Croydon Rangers at the...
December 12, 2019
Vaccine could stop peanut allergies
Peanut allergies could become a thing of the past as breakthrough research from the University of South Australia develops a radically novel vaccination...
December 12, 2019
Petition wants speed limit cut to save kangaroos
MORE than 2,700 people have called for a cut to speed limits on Torquay's Messmate Road to protect a local mob of kangaroos.
At their...
December 12, 2019
Shire promotes girl empowerment
MORE than 170 grade six girls from across the Surf Coast came together last week for 'The Power of Connection' Grade Six Girls Empowerment...
December 5, 2019
Boardriders clubs to take on URBNSURF waves
LOCAL surfers will have the chance to hold competitions at Melbourne’s new surf park through a new partnership with Surfing Victoria. The partnership, revealed earlier...
December 5, 2019
Council delays Bells Beach boardwalk plan
A TEMPORARY elevated pathway will be built at Winkipop for next year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach after Surf Coast Shire councillors held back...
December 5, 2019
Records broken at The Impossible
THE Impossible was held on Saturday, with a good turn out for the race and some equally impressive performances.
Conditions were favourable with mild south-westerly...
December 5, 2019
Green and Ogilvy confirmed as Vic Open tickets go on sale
TICKETS are now on sale for the ISPS Handa Vic Open, to be held at 13th Beach Golf Links from February 6-9.
The competition will...
December 5, 2019
Hodge encouraged by progress with Indigenous community
SURF Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge attended the Torquay Rotary meeting on Tuesday night to talk about the steps the council was taking to...
December 5, 2019
Council split on CORA compromise
THE Surf Coast Shire's compromise on the Cape Otway Road Australia Development (CORA) proved to be divisive for both council and community members.
Officers recommended...
December 5, 2019
Ticketless parking trial begins in central Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is trialling a new parking system the council hopes will lead to better conditions for motorists and business owners.
On...
December 5, 2019
Local businesses excel in Victorian Tourism Awards
BUSINESSES from the Surf Coast and Bellarine were well-represented at the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's Victorian Tourism Awards last week.
Lorne's Live Wire Park received...
December 5, 2019
Shire and city to enter Fire Danger Period
THE Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong will officially enter the Fire Danger Period from 1am on Monday, December 9 .
Fire...
December 5, 2019
Flying high: Avalon crowned as Major Airport of the Year
AVALON Airport was recently named Major Airport of the Year at the National Airport Industry Awards.
The annual awards are hosted by the Australian Airports...
December 5, 2019
City looks to manage $28 million heritage collection
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging the community to return any arts and heritage items that may belong to the city or its...
