October 10, 2019
Research shows youth loneliness to be a major problem
A RESEARCH report recently released by VicHealth and Swinburne University of Technology has found that young Australians are experiencing high levels of loneliness and...
October 10, 2019
Playgroups get government funding
PLAYGROUPS in both Winchelsea and Aireys Inlet have received grants from the state government. The state government has been handing out grants of up to...
October 10, 2019
Cricket round-up: McDonald scores century and Leopold snare win
THE 2019/20 cricket season got underway at the weekend. In the Geelong Cricket Association Division 2 Firsts, Torquay started their title defence strongly, clinically chasing...
October 10, 2019
Inaugural AFL Barwon Community Awards held
THE inaugural AFL Barwon Community Awards were held at The Pier in Geelong last week. The awards have been set up to celebrate the volunteers...
October 10, 2019
NetSetGo is on the go
TORQUAY Netball Club have started their term four NetSetGo program for youngsters interested in the sport. NetSetGo is Australia’s official netball starter program, aimed at...
October 10, 2019
Deakin students celebrate graduation
LAST week saw thousands of Deakin students enjoy their graduation ceremonies at the university's Waterfront Campus in Geelong. Presiding over the graduations was vice-chancellor professor...
October 10, 2019
Group finds a colourful way to spark a conversation
A GROUP of Torquay surfers are not only standing up but also standing out for mental health. The town has a group of eight to...
October 10, 2019
Anglesea Bowling Club’s Twilight Social League returns
ANGLESEA Bowling Club’s Twilight Social League is beginning next week. Sponsored by Great Ocean Properties, the competition is open to people of all different skill...
October 10, 2019
Surfcoasters win Max Bowman Shield
SURFCOASTERS had several junior sides compete in the Basketball Victoria Country Junior Domestic Championships at the weekend, winning two grand finals and the award...
October 10, 2019
Crime rates fall
RECENT data released shows crime rates in the Greater Geelong region have dropped significantly. The Crime Statistics Agency’s data for the year leading up to...
October 10, 2019
Air Force Association’s Geelong branch takes flight again
THE Geelong branch of the Air Force Association (AFA) has been reformed and is now seeking new members. The branch was reactivated a couple of...
October 10, 2019
Queenscliff praised for its support of Towards Zero
THE Transport Accident Commissions (TAC) has given out grants to clubs throughout Victoria for their participation in their Towards Zero campaign. Queenscliff Football Netball Club...
October 10, 2019
Kangaroo harvesting opposed
ANIMAL Justice Party MP and Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick is urging the state government to stop the commercial harvest of kangaroos. The Andrews...
October 10, 2019
Veterans’ relay team gets a rattle on
THE Surf Coast Relay for Life will not be run until March, but some groups have already begun fundraising. Among those raising money to fight...
October 10, 2019
Future jobs under the spotlight
CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker and Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and the Future of Work Clare O’Neil toured the Geelong region on Wednesday...
October 10, 2019
Torquay Golf Club prepares to celebrate its centenary
HAVING been established in 1920, the Torquay Golf Club will soon celebrate its centenary. Members gathered in the clubrooms on Friday last week to hear...
October 10, 2019
Break the cycle: Marathon charity ride to help mental health research
A GROUP of university medical students will cycle a massive distance next month to help those with mental illness. Joey Coote and a team of...
October 3, 2019
Connecting seniors through the internet
A PROGRAM designed to help seniors learn how to use computers and the internet launched in Torquay last week. Funded by the federal government, the...
October 3, 2019
Historic boat yard reopens in Geelong
THE WESTERN Beach Boat Yard Reserve was officially reopened last week. The yard has been restored with boat building infrastructure, some of the original boats,...
October 3, 2019
Portarlington Football Club appoints new coach
PORTARLINGTON Football Club have appointed a new senior coach after going the entire season without a win. Former Barwon Heads coach Peter O’Connor has been...
October 3, 2019
Positive Ageing Advisory Committee announces new member
SUE Cole is the newest member of the Surf Coast Shire’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee, bringing 45 years of experience in health care to...
October 3, 2019
New cricket season set to begin
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) and the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) both begin their seasons on the weekend. Ocean Grove Cricket Club were the...
October 3, 2019
Seniors Week begins on Sunday
OCTOBER 6 to 13 is Victorian Seniors Week, with events on across the Surf Coast Shire to help celebrate older community members. Surf Coast general...
October 3, 2019
Winchelsea water plan approved
THE Surf Coast Shire has approved the Winchelsea Integrated Water Management Plan. The plan aims to provide a number of benefits to the community through...
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