December 5, 2019
Grants seek to bring inclusivity through sport
THE federal government has dedicated $19.6 million to grants improving social inclusion in sports and other physical activities.
The Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and...
December 5, 2019
Barwon Valley School thrives in Achievement Program
BARWON Valley School recently received recognition from the state government for their work promoting healthy lifestyles for their students.
They are the first special education...
December 5, 2019
Roadside slashing under way in shire
THE Surf Coast Shire has recently begun slashing grass on roadsides to help make the area more fire safe.
The council will aim to finish...
December 5, 2019
Council keeps preparing for aged care reforms
THE Surf Coast Shire is continuing its preparations for the federal government's aged care reforms, and will phase out its three remaining Positive Ageing...
December 5, 2019
Petition calls for more beauty in Moriac
THE Surf Coast Shire has accepted a petition for funding for the "beautification" of Moriac.
The petition, tabled at the at the November 26 council...
December 5, 2019
Torquay Rotary banks support for Very Special Kids
THE Torquay Rotary Club last week presented a donation to a charity that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Very Special Kids local...
December 5, 2019
Kaufland fails to get Geelong council’s support
THE City of Greater Geelong does not support the development of a Kaufland supermarket in Highton.
The proposed site for the store is at 140-156...
December 5, 2019
Plans revealed for Port resort
PLANS are afoot for a large resort to be built in Portarlington.
Melbourne-based building group Contra Constructions recently announced their ambition to build the facilities...
December 5, 2019
Local surf prodigies to compete in national titles
AUSTRALIA'S best junior surfers are competing at the Surf Dive N Ski (SDS) Australian Junior Surfing Titles, with surfers from the Surf Coast and...
December 5, 2019
Cricket round-up: Fallon’s eight-for gives Barwon Heads upper hand
ROUND 7 of the BCPA was marked by a couple of sensational individual bowling performances.
Having taken 6/38 against Queenscliff last week, Barwon Heads Michael...
November 28, 2019
Mulder announced as new Torquay Golf Club captain
JOHN Mulder was named the new captain of Torquay Golf Club at the club's recent held 99th annual general meeting.
Mr Mulder takes over from...
November 28, 2019
Shire hosting International Day of People with Disability event
DISABILITY advocate Jax Jacki Brown will be speaking at the Surf Coast Shire's Council Chambers for International Day of People with Disability next week.
The...
November 28, 2019
AFL Victoria drops Community Championships
AFL Victoria recently announced that it will not be holding the Community Championships in 2020 while the tournament undergoes various changes. AFL Victoria surveyed the...
November 28, 2019
Operations stop illegal trailbikers in the Otways
SEVERAL compliance operations have seen a decrease in the number of illegal trailbikes in the Great Otway National Park.
Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment,...
November 28, 2019
Young lifesavers step up ahead of summer
THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) recently had a large group of young lifesavers take another step in their lifesaving careers.
The 18 club...
November 28, 2019
Spring Creek hosts first Torquay women’s derby
THE second week of the GCA's Women's T/20 South saw the two Torquay sides meet at Spring Creek Reserve.
Torquay Black ended up taking a...
November 28, 2019
Refurbished Anglesea Men’s Shed opens
THE Anglesea Men's Shed had their official reopening on November 19 following significant refurbishments.
The upgrades on the lot at Cameron Road include a new...
November 28, 2019
Cricket round-up: Leopold’s chase earns second win
THE weekend saw both the GCA and BCPA teams finish of their two-day matches.
In the GCA division 1 Leopold managed to chase down their...
November 28, 2019
Wadawurrung people share culture with locals
SOME of the Wadawurrung people recently held a gathering at Point Addis to share their heritage with people from the Indigenous community, the Torquay...
November 28, 2019
Shire councillors quizzed on CORA
THE community continues to want answers about the proposed Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) development, with Surf Coast Shire councillors quizzed on the council's...
November 28, 2019
Cheeseman slams mystery phone poll
A MYSTERIOUS person or persons has commissioned a phone survey of Torquay residents aimed at swaying opinions towards supporting development in the Spring Creek...
November 28, 2019
Geelong Marlins win Victorian Water Polo Primary School Competition
THE GEELONG Schools Composite Team recently claimed victory in the Victorian Water Polo Primary Schools Competition boys division at the Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre.
The...
November 28, 2019
Path to build Bells boardwalk proves a little choppy
THE Surf Coast Shire's plan to construct a boardwalk over a concrete path at Bells Beach has been met with resistance from some beachgoers.
The...
November 28, 2019
Pedestrian-friendly works step out in Torquay
SIGNIFICANT changes have recently been made along The Esplanade and Bell Street to help increase the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
This has included the...
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