November 14, 2019
Eden Project hangs in the balance
EDEN Project chief executive officer David Harland had both good and bad news to deliver at the Eden Project Community Update on Monday.
While the...
November 14, 2019
Stadium plan gets go-ahead
THE Surf Coast Shire has approved plans to build the Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium.
The project will create three new indoor courts next to...
November 14, 2019
Bowling over the black dog
DRYSDALE'S Scott Vesty is helping sporting clubs and communities learn more about managing mental illness.
Mr Vesty has recently delivered several speaking sessions to cricket...
November 14, 2019
Grant delivered to Ocean Mind
A TORQUAY-based charity has received a significant grant to help them aid young people at risk.
Australia Post recently announced the recipients of their 2019...
November 14, 2019
Lime Cordiale to pack a punch at Falls
The funk-fused tones of Sydney pop-rockers Lime Cordiale will descend the hills at Lorne’s Falls Festival next month. It is one of increasingly few...
November 7, 2019
Barwon Heads kayakers impress at World Championships
BARWON Heads Canoe Club had four members compete in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Marathon World Champions in China last month.
Australia had 12...
November 7, 2019
Cats’ AFL and AFLW fixtures announced
The 2020 AFL and AFLW fixtures have been released, with the Geelong Cats AFLW team set to play four games at GMHBA Stadium.
Geelong's AFLW...
November 7, 2019
Shire wants brakes put on train stabling facility
THE Surf Coast Shire has joined the City of Greater Geelong in opposing the state government's plans to build a train stabling and maintenance...
November 7, 2019
Anglesea look to fund war memorial
The Anglesea and District War Memorial Committee have launched their fundraiser appeal.
The committee is looking to fund a war memorial to honour those who...
November 7, 2019
Council wheel out purple bins in trial
THE Surf Coast Shire Council will trial using a fourth bin at a handful of households this month.
New purple-lidded, 120-litre bins have been delivered...
November 7, 2019
Feedback sought on Great Ocean Road Action Plan
COMMUNITY members are being invited to have their say on the future of the Great Ocean Road.
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning...
November 7, 2019
Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees turns three
NEXT week will mark the third anniversary of a vigil by a local refugee advocacy group.
Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) has been...
November 7, 2019
Geelong lawyers drive landmark case
GEELONG barristers David O'Brien and Gary Taylor have been an integral part of a landmark case that was recently resolved.
The case "JCB v Bishop...
November 7, 2019
Buruli ulcer spreads to Surf Coast
HEALTH authorities recently issued a state-wide health alert to doctors about a serious flesh-eating ulcer spreading to the Surf Coast. The Buruli ulcer had previously...
November 7, 2019
Bad Diaries bring good entertainment
THE WORD for Word National Non-Fiction Festival has announced the line-up for its Bad Diaries Salon.
The event, which was a sell-out last year, sees...
November 7, 2019
Remembrance Day to be commemorated across the Surf Coast
RSLs across Australia will hold Remembrance Day services on Monday, November 11, with the Torquay RSL service at Point Danger to begin at 10.40am.
This...
November 7, 2019
Construction begins on Oberon’s new home in Armstrong Creek
CONSTRUCTION on the new home of Oberon High School in Armstrong Creek has begun.
The Belmont school's new campus is being built at 155-175 Batten...
November 7, 2019
Strapper Surf wins Australian Retailer of the Year
TORQUAY-based retailer Strapper Surf has received a prestigious award.
The company was named Australian Retailer of the Year (Multi Store) at the recent 2019 Surf...
November 7, 2019
City updates fire plan ahead of summer
THE City of Greater Geelong has updated its Municipal Fire Management Plan (MFMP) ahead of the coming fire season.
The plan looks to limit the...
November 7, 2019
Cadel Evans anticipates another great race
CADEL Evans is out and about in the lead up to the 2020 race that bears his name, with the 2011 Tour de France...
November 7, 2019
Webb wins at Australian Titles
JAN Juc's Emma Webb recently won the 10ft Longboard division at the Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Australian Titles at Philip Island.
It was the first...
November 7, 2019
Viviani and Sierra return for Great Ocean Road Race
THE winners of 2019's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race have announced they will return for the race in 2020.
Arlenis Sierra and Elia Viviani,...
November 7, 2019
Queenscliff Football Netball Club announce new president
QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club have recently announced Rowan Martin as their new president.
Mr Martin's family is heavily ingrained in the club. His children are...
November 7, 2019
Taekwondo tournament kicks on in Geelong
ELITE Taekwondo hosted their fourth annual regional club competition in Geelong late last month.
The competition welcomed more than 120 competitors of all different ages...
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