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Lorne looking to retain premiership in grand final

Lorne will play South Colac in the grand final at Central Reserve in Colac on Saturday. Club president Ken...

Surf Museum takes Great Sporting Land to the shore

A local museum has contributed to a recently completed online sporting exhibit search engine giant Google. To celebrate Australia's rich sporting heritage, Google launched Great...

BioBlitz coming up

THIS Saturday the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) is inviting people to explore coastlines and bushland to help find the various plants and...

Lorne student wins Lions Club’s Youth of the Year

LATE last month a Surf Coast student was given a prestigious award by the Torquay Lions Club. Year 11 Lorne student Lily Watterson was awarded...

Council looking for feedback on Bells Beach management

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking further public feedback this month about the management of Bells Beach. The consultation is part of the council’s Bells...

Ecotourism booming in Australia

A national organisation has recently reported the significant benefits of ecotourism in Australia. Ecotourism is a pressing matter on the Surf Coast, with Eden Project...

Final Master Plan for Anglesea Caravan Park released

The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has released its final Master Plan for the Anglesea Family Caravan Park. GORCC's commercial business manager Daniel Aitken...

Program aims for wiser drivers and safer roads

A PROGRAM that ran in Torquay throughout August has helped elderly drivers be safer and feel more confident when driving. The Wiser Driver program, which...

Torquay and Modewarre to fight for grand final spot

The weekend's semi-finals at Portarlington Reserve set up a preliminary final between Torquay and Modewarre, while Ocean Grove was eliminated. Ocean Grove had lost to...

Torquay boxer enjoys Vic title win

TORQUAY'S 17-year-old boxer Euan Kennedy won the Victorian Amateur Boxing Title in late August to become state champion. Trained by Ashley Lynch of Coastal Boxing,...

Surf museum joining in Accessibility Weekend

THE Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) is taking part in Accessibility Weekend on September 7-8. Accessibility Weekend is an Independence Australia initiative where various tourist...

Tiger’s announce new women’s cricket coach

A LOCAL cricket club has announced the coach for their new senior women's side. Torquay Tiger's Cricket Club is set to be part of the...

First Brownlow returns to Geelong

A SPECIAL piece of AFL history arrived at Geelong last week with the first ever Brownlow Medal returning to the club. The club's purchase of...

Waterborne: Wetlands to be constructed near Armstrong Creek

CONSTRUCTION of a sustainable wetlands system is expected to begin near Armstrong Creek in late October. Sparrovale Wetlands are planned to be beneficial to both...

Torquay lawn bowls season launched

TORQUAY Bowls Club held their official season launch on the weekend. All club members were invited, along with some special guests and government and local...

Surf Coast FC hold Ladies Day

SURF Coast Football Club held their annual Ladies Day fundraising event at Grant Pavilion in Banyul Warri Reserve on Saturday. Melbourne Victory defender Alexandra Gummer...

Tigers maul Roos to set up preliminary final showdown with Geelong Amateur

Torquay earned a spot in the preliminary final by defeating Anglesea at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Anglesea’s hopes of a first premiership since 1999...

Deakin leading search for recycling and waste solutions

THIS week Deakin's materials scientists presented an innovative approach to tackling the global recycling crisis to Victorian waste management leaders at Waurn Ponds Estate. Deakin's...

Gulls and Roos enjoy strong finals wins