October 3, 2019
Landcare grants for koalas and billabong
LANDCARE have recently announced the recipients of their Victorian Landcare Grants Program. This program included more than $230,000 worth of funding for local projects in...
October 3, 2019
Youth triumphs over experience in surfers’ Grand Final Day footy
FOR a group of Torquay locals, AFL Grand Final Day was not about the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but instead the one...
October 3, 2019
Torquay Library hosting events for National Mental Health Month
THE Torquay Library is holding a series of events to help people learn more about mental illness as part of National Mental Health Month. On...
October 3, 2019
Juniors show talent at Jan Juc
THE World Surf League (WSL) Hydralyte Sports Surf Series held its final event in Jan Juc last week. The Hydralyte Sports Surf Series acts as...
October 3, 2019
Old Ford factory converted into renewable energy hub
THE winds of change have blown through the old Ford factory in Geelong, with part of it officially up and running as a wind...
October 3, 2019
Council rejects Winchelsea caravan park proposal
THE Surf Coast Shire has rejected plans for a new caravan park to be built in Winchelsea. The proposal was for the park to be...
October 3, 2019
Purcell keeps running the road to recovery
FIVE years ago, after his heart stopped while on a morning run along a Torquay beach, Sean Purcell decided to truly begin living. Mr Purcell’s...
October 3, 2019
Weeding out the pest
THE Surf Coast Shire is accepting feedback on their Pest, Plants and Animal Strategy 2019-2022. The strategy seeks to prevent emerging pest plant and animal...
October 2, 2019
4G tower approved despite locals’ concerns
THE Surf Coast Shire has approved a telecommunications tower at Quay Reserve despite numerous objections from locals. The planning permit received 97 objections, and a...
October 1, 2019
Cyber security breach affects Barwon Health
A RANSOMWARE attack yesterday has affected several hospitals and health services across Victoria, including Barwon Health. University Hospital Geelong's emergency department is continuing to treat...
September 26, 2019
Workshop helps to give plovers some love
September 16 was Plover Appreciation Day, with BirdLife Australia holding hooded plover volunteer training workshops on the day for those who were eager to...
September 26, 2019
Anglesea Golf Club celebrates refurbishment
THE Anglesea Golf Club held a function on Sunday to celebrate the completion of its refurbishment. The event was attended by a range of club...
September 26, 2019
Winners of Nature Conservancy photo contest announced
THE Nature Conservancy announced their 2019 Photo Contest winners earlier this month. There were more than 120,000 entries sent in from around the world, with...
September 26, 2019
City receives results of parking survey
THE City of Greater Geelong has recently held a survey to help contribute to the parking strategy for central Geelong. One of the key concerns...
September 26, 2019
Surf Coast FC Under 13s win grand final
SURF Coast FC Blue have triumphed in the Geelong Region Boys' Under 13 league after defeating Lara United FC Scorchers 3-0 in the grand...
September 26, 2019
Tolls considered unlikely for the Great Ocean Road
DESPITE recent calls to toll the Great Ocean Road to provide funds for maintenance, other methods are more likely to be implemented. The Great Ocean...
September 26, 2019
Surf museum receives valuable donations from Quiksilver
QUIKSILVER has recently donated 45 rare surfboards to the Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM). The latest acquisition means the ANSM now has a collection of...
September 26, 2019
Voting opens for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria
VOTING has opened for the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria election as the state's Aboriginal communities move closer to negotiating a Treaty. The assembly will...
September 26, 2019
Winchelsea playground
THE Surf Coast Shire is holding a community drop in session next week to gather feedback about the future of Winchelsea's Barwon River Playground. The...
September 26, 2019
Survey asks for people’s input on community hospitals
THE Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging people to share their views on the Torquay Community Hospital through an online survey. The Community...
September 26, 2019
Students strike for greater action on climate change
AN ESTIMATED 2,000 students and workers marched through central Geelong on Friday to encourage the federal government to take greater action towards climate change. The...
September 26, 2019
Fire at Rip Curl building
RIP Curl's Torquay headquarters had to evacuate their building after employees noticed smoke coming out of part of the building on Thursday afternoon. Staff quickly...
September 26, 2019
Surf Coast Basketball Association wraps up first season
GOATS won the Surf Coast Basketball Association Division 1 grand final last week, after defeating Knights in overtime. The 2019 winter season has been the...
September 26, 2019
Winchelsea Hall
CONSTRUCTION of a Changing Places toilet and change room will begin this month at the former Winchelsea Shire hall. Changing Places aim to provide facilities...
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