August 13, 2020
Morton leaves lasting legacy
DAVID Morton has stepped down after 20 years as captain of the Aireys Inlet Fire Brigade. Mr Morton was set to retire earlier this year,...
August 13, 2020
Lorne Central recognises town’s unsung heroes
LORNE Central has named the last of its Lorne Legends, finishing their campaign to recognise those who contribute most to the community. Each week for...
August 13, 2020
Low key commemorations for Vietnam Veterans’ Day
THE Torquay Returned and Services League (RSL) will hold a small restricted service on Tuesday, August 18 to commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day. The marks the...
August 13, 2020
Lionhearted John Peck calls it a day
LIONS Clubs International's motto is "we serve", and over the past four decades few have served the Torquay community as wholeheartedly as John Peck. Mr...
August 13, 2020
Council hears community views on Local Government Act
THE Surf Coast Shire council has received feedback from the community on the first part of the revised Local Government Act. The Local Government Act...
August 13, 2020
Loveridge Lookout placed on Heritage Register
ANGLESEA’s Loveridge Lookout has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register ahead of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Bertha Loveridge...
August 13, 2020
GRLC launches Click & Deliver service
GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) has launched a new service enabling people to keep borrowing items while their branches are closed. The Click and Deliver...
August 13, 2020
Funding to fix region’s Black Spots
THE federal government has allocated more than $1.6 million to improve some of the most dangerous sections of road in the Geelong region. The funds...
August 13, 2020
World War II’s end to be commemorated online
SATURDAY, August 15 is Victory in the Pacific Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. About 12,000 of the 1...
August 13, 2020
“No one really wins a war” – World War II, 75 years on
SATURDAY, August 15 is Victory in the Pacific Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. About 12,000 of the 1...
August 13, 2020
Planning overlay comes under fire
POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan and local landowners are calling on the Andrews Government to readdress the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with some people...
August 13, 2020
Teamwork sees clubs through difficult season
THE return of Stage 3 restrictions curtailed the junior football and netball seasons and created further difficulties for local sporting clubs. For many clubs, COVID-19...
August 13, 2020
Coutas reappoint Clark as senior coach
IN A TIME of change, Queenscliff Football Netball Club has ensured some continuity with the reappointment of Steve Clark as senior team coach. Clark is...
August 7, 2020
Health workers assist Colac with corona troubles
GREAT Ocean Road Health (GORH) workers recently returned from Colac, after assisting with containment efforts following an outbreak of COVID-19. Colac's abattoir Australian Lamb Company...
August 6, 2020
Hotel Indigo faces staunch opposition
THE proposed Hotel Indigo project in Torquay continues to elicit strong reactions from community members and politicians. The application for land on 2-4 Geelong Road...
August 6, 2020
Groups lobby for lower speeds to protect wildlife
WILDLIFE protection groups are pressuring government departments to implement new traffic restrictions on the Great Ocean Road to reduce the amount of roadkill. Animals Australia...
August 6, 2020
Election season gets under way
WITH less than three months until local government elections, some people and groups are making plans to shape the Surf Coast Shire council. Some change...
August 6, 2020
Sporting associations share in grant
THE state government has named several community sporting leagues and associations that will receive grants from the Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Short-term Survival Package. Last...
August 6, 2020
From bread tags to wheelchairs
AN INTERNATIONAL charity’s unique model has captured people’s imaginations in the Surf Coast and Geelong. Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs sees people collect bread tags...
August 6, 2020
Prospective councillors invited to online session
PEOPLE considering running in the 2020 Victorian council elections are encouraged to register for an upcoming online information session. Run by the Municipal Association of...
August 6, 2020
Grant keeps creatives working
SURF Coast artists and businesses have benefited from a state government grant to help keep creatives working. Before coronavirus, the creative industries employed 280,000 Victorians,...
August 6, 2020
Football’s short-lived return well-received
JUNIOR footballers played their final match at the weekend, with tightening restrictions in regional Victoria forcing the season to end. AFL Barwon announced on Tuesday...
August 6, 2020
Eccles enjoys a change of pace
TORQUAY golfer Ben Eccles has turned his misfortune into opportunity by turning his eye to teaching others. Having returned from the Asian Championship in Malaysia...
August 6, 2020
Netball season cancelled as restrictions return
Despite playing their final game at the weekend due to the reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions, junior netballers enjoyed a short-lived 2020 season. Victorian premier...
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