September 24, 2020
Apollo Bay residents follow calls to get tested
GREAT Ocean Road Health (GORH) led a testing blitz in Apollo Bay after viral fragments of coronavirus were detected in the town's wastewater. As there...
September 24, 2020
Torquay College upgrades completed
TORQUAY College students will return to improved facilities for term 4 following the completion of the $1.9 million upgrade. Funded by the state government, the...
September 24, 2020
Surfcoast Stingrays look to forge new path
SURF Coast - Aireys Inlet Cricket Club is changing its names as it aims to reach new heights. The club has changed its name to...
September 24, 2020
Cleaner Coast to hold virtual clean-up
CLEANER Coast is inviting people to take some time out of their weekend to help clean up the community. The not-for-profit group was founded in...
September 24, 2020
Camping grounds seek financial support
SURF Coast camping grounds are hoping for extra financial aid to help them through the challenges caused by COVID-19. With the federal government currently finalising...
September 17, 2020
Planning for the fire season
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is encouraging people to ensure the safety of their properties ahead of the fire season. The winter rains are likely...
September 17, 2020
Women’s rehabilitation centre set for Mount Duneed
THE City of Greater Geelong council adopted plans proposed by not-for-profit Foundation 61 to open a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for women at...
September 17, 2020
Grove Motors chip in for charity
A LOCAL business has helped a Bellarine charity get back on the road and continue to help people in need. Feed Me Bellarine is a...
September 17, 2020
Local students recognised in art competition
AIREYS Inlet Primary School students recently showed their artistic prowess in the 2020 Shorebirds Competition. Run by Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the...
September 17, 2020
Firefighters step up for mental health
LOCAL firefighters have tested themselves physically to raise money for mental health in the 7th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. Prior to COVID-19 the event...
September 17, 2020
ANGAIR’s 50th Nature Show held virtually
ANGLESEA, Aireys Inlet Society for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna’s (ANGAIR) volunteer’s dedication and innovation has ensured the Nature Show 2020 will run...
September 17, 2020
Community rallies behind students enlightenment
A LOCAL school’s ambitious project to help children in developing countries has been made possible through a generous donation from a residential developer. Armstrong Creek...
September 17, 2020
GCA women’s competition set for growth
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) is aiming to evolve their senior women's cricket competition after the success of its inaugural season. GCA vice-president and women's...
September 17, 2020
Dancing with Parkinson’s pivots to virtual classes
DANCING with Parkinson’s Surf Coast has pirouetted to online classes and is now thriving in the new medium. Program director Jacqui Dreessens has been running...
September 17, 2020
Anglesea groups join to tackle Covid concerns
LEADERS of Anglesea's key clubs and groups met via Zoom for the first Anglesea Leaders Community Forum to discuss the challenges COVID-19 has presented. The...
September 17, 2020
A whale of a time
PEOPLE walking along Anglesea Beach on Friday may have been lucky enough to stumble across Victoria the Whale lying on the sand. Tom and Ollie...
September 17, 2020
Tree change
SOME colour and creativity has been added to Torquay as trees throughout the town have started appearing with masks of their own. The idea to...
September 17, 2020
Ducks for bucks
TORQUAY Lions Club is getting creative with its fundraising efforts during lockdown, with members preparing for the club's inaugural Beached Duck Race. The Lions Club...
September 10, 2020
AFL Barwon waives all junior football and netball fees
AFL BARWON has announced all junior football and netball player and team fees for the 2020 season will be waived as a show of...
September 10, 2020
Concerns over Taylor Park’s future
FRIENDS of Taylor Park are concerned about the potential effect of the planned Torquay Town Centre Project may have on Taylor Park and its...
September 10, 2020
Smooth and sleek
In a world of colour and chaos, the simplicity of sleek shapes and the quiet shades of ebony make for an enticing colour palette...
September 10, 2020
Kangaroo Jack’s masks make a difference
A TORQUAY-BASED business recently made a considerable donation to a program supporting and empowering disadvantaged Indigenous youth. When Stage 3 restrictions were reintroduced, Kangaroo Jack...
September 10, 2020
Grants to help COVID recovery
TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) is introducing a new program to ensure the community is well-supported during COVID-19. TCE receives funding from Torquay Bendigo Bank Branch...
September 10, 2020
Local creatives eager for PORTAL to continue
FOR the past three months PORTAL has provided a digital platform helping Surf Coast community members and creatives to stay connected. Produced by the Surf...
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