August 27, 2020
Duty free
ALMOST 2,000 residents in the City of Greater Geelong are reported to have benefited from Homes for Victorians scheme in the past financial year. The...
August 27, 2020
Torquay set for first-ratesecond season
TORQUAY Tigers Cricket Club are looking to build on a successful first season of senior women's cricket ahead of the 2020/21 season. The inaugural Geelong...
August 27, 2020
Jan Juc SLSC prepare for unknown
JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is currently preparing for a season where one of the few certainties is that it will be...
August 27, 2020
Arts Calendar Competition entries open
ENTRIES are now open for the Surf Coast Shire council's 2021 Arts Calendar Competition. Now in its 22nd year, the competition is undergoing a digital...
August 27, 2020
Funding feud over aquatic centre
LIBERAL and Labor representatives have been at loggerheads over who should provide the remaining funds for the Surf Coast Aquatic Centre. The federal Liberal Government...
August 27, 2020
Drones monitoring impacts of erosion
THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORRC) is being proactive in trying to keep people safe from the potential dangers of erosion through their...
August 27, 2020
Council launch Inspired by Surf Coast
THE Surf Coast Shire council has launched its Inspired by Surf Coast campaign to further encourage people to shop locally. The campaign aims to build...
August 27, 2020
Barwon Health join vaccine trial
Barwon Health will be part of a clinical trial to test a potential vaccine for COVID-19. The vaccine candidate is developed by American biotechnology company...
August 27, 2020
Paraparap powerlines to go underground
POWERCOR is installing underground powerlines at Paraparap to reduce the risk of bushfires. Powercor identified a 15-kilometre stretch of overhead powerlines as being in one...
August 27, 2020
Survey reveals Australians’ drinking habits
A survey has revealed most Australians predominantly drink alcohol at their homes rather than pubs, bars or other venues. The Annual Alcohol Poll 2020: Behaviours...
August 27, 2020
RSLs commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day
RETURNED and Services Leagues across the Surf Coast hosted Vietnam Veterans' Day commemorations last week. Torquay RSL president retired Major Bob Tyler and Sapper John...
August 27, 2020
Youth stand up for environment
A NEW group has been launched empowering Surf Coast Shire youth to take action against climate change. Formed as part of council's Our Living Futures...
August 27, 2020
Calls for telehealth to be continued
Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker is eager to ensure telehealth consultation becomes a long-term option for healthcare providers. In the early stages of the...
August 20, 2020
Surfing legend welcomes first child
SURFING legend Mick Fanning has announced the birth of his first child with fiancé Breeana Randall. Fanning posted a photo of the newborn on Instagram...
August 20, 2020
Major events provide economic boost
THE City of Greater Geelong has released a report highlighting the region's most lucrative events over the past financial year. The report showed 16 major...
August 20, 2020
AFL Barwon announce player payment cuts
AFL BARWON has announced reduced Allowable Player Payments (APP) in the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) for the 2021 season to help clubs manage...
August 20, 2020
Anglesea RSL hold distanced VP Day service
HARD work and careful planning enabled Anglesea Returned and Services League to hold a Victory in the Pacific Day service for veterans despite Stage...
August 20, 2020
Campaign aims to improve community safety
CRIME Stoppers Victoria is encouraging the community to help make the City of Greater Geelong safer through its Safeguard Your Community campaign. The organisation launched...
August 20, 2020
FFMV search for new firefighters
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is recruiting people to become Project Firefighters (PFF) ahead of the fire season. PFFs have full-time employment for a 26-week...
August 20, 2020
Clubs recognised for safety standards
FAIRHAVEN Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and Anglesea SLSC has been recognised by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) for their exemplary lifesaving standards. LSV's Patrol Service...
August 20, 2020
A thoughtful doughnation
DOMINO's Torquay has helped show their appreciation to local health workers in the way they know best. With nurses and medical staff from the COVID-19...
August 20, 2020
Surf Coast artists land grants
SURF Coast artists have received much-needed help through the state government Supporting Creative Workers grants. The grants aim to provide targeted quick assistance to help...
August 20, 2020
Torquay Community House drums up new activities
TORQUAY Community House is embracing change to deliver a range of virtual classes, including the upcoming Online African Drumming Workshop. Since the reintroduction of Stage...
August 13, 2020
Anglesea Lions put safety first
THE Lions Club of Anglesea has been spreading kindness by helping stop the spread of the virus. Earlier in the month, the club partnered with...
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