August 6, 2020
Awards highlight contribution of youth
THE City of Greater Geelong has recognised the positive impact of six young people's outstanding work at the 2020 Youth Awards. The awards recognise the...
August 6, 2020
Government schools to provide free pads and tampons for students
THE state government has announced it will provide all government schools in Victoria with pads and tampons for students to take free of charge. The...
August 6, 2020
Councillors approve continued use of virtual meetings
HAVING conducted council meetings virtually to adapt to lockdown restrictions, the City of Greater Geelong is now advocating for virtual meetings to become a...
August 6, 2020
Council nominates projects for infrastructure program
A BMX track and redevelopment of a playground are among the region's infrastructure projects to share in more than $1 million funding. The Surf Coast...
August 6, 2020
Council rejects bridge over Painkalac
THE Surf Coast Shire council has rejected an application from a local business operator to construct a bridge over Painkalac Creek. The bridge has been...
August 6, 2020
New direction for Surf Coast Arts Trail
The popular Surf Coast Arts Trail will not run in its traditional form this year, but the transition to a new format means local...
August 6, 2020
Awards of Excellence winners announced
LIFE Saving Victoria's (LSV) Awards of Excellence were held at the weekend to celebrate the most dedicated clubs and individuals in the lifesaving and...
August 6, 2020
Women, it’s your time to stand for council
THE state government will launch the "It's Our Time" campaign later this month to encourage more women to be part of local government. The campaign...
August 6, 2020
Letters bring young and old together
VARIOUS groups and businesses in Anglesea have partnered to launch a community engagement program bringing young and old together in challenging times. Initiated by Anglesea...
August 5, 2020
The Sands to go on the market
THE Sands Resort will be placed on the market later this month after private lender Smart Wealth appointed receivers to sell the property. The Torquay-based...
August 4, 2020
Junior football and netball seasons cancelled
AFL Barwon has cancelled the junior winter football and netball seasons due to regional Victoria returning to Stage 3 restrictions. The Stage 3 restrictions, which...
July 31, 2020
AFL Barwon urges spectators to wear masks for weekend fixtures
Junior football will continue in the wake of yesterday's (Thursday, July 30) announcement on tightening restrictions for regional Victoria, but spectators are being urged...
July 30, 2020
Carbon fibre board makes waves
A TRIO of Deakin University graduates have put their knowledge to the test to create a carbon fibre surfboard that can carve waves with...
July 30, 2020
New measures to support international university students
THE federal government has announced several changes to student visa arrangements to allow more international students to study at Australian universities. The federal government has...
July 30, 2020
Toolkit to help people stay safe at home
A NEW resource is now available to City of Greater Geelong residents looking for support or information about domestic violence. The Safe at Home toolkit...
July 30, 2020
Shedding the Blues strikes a chord
Music-based wellbeing group Shedding the Blues has shown great resilience and innovation to thrive amid adversity. Started by volunteers from Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House and Bellarine...
July 30, 2020
Fairhaven SLSC named among state’s best lifesaving clubs
A SURF Coast club could potentially win Club of the Year for the second time in five years at the upcoming Life Saving Victoria...
July 30, 2020
Moggs Creek bridge nears completion
WORK on a new bridge on the Great Ocean Road at Moggs Creek is now in its final stages, with the old bridge having...
July 30, 2020
Junior football kicks on
THE second round of junior football was played at the weekend, as clubs continue working to give their junior players a safe environment to...
July 30, 2020
Suns shine a light on Indigenous culture
THE Junior netballers are currently relishing every chance they get to play, but for some teams the weekend’s fixtures were particularly special. The Surf Coast...
July 30, 2020
Australian Open of surfing gets green light
THE Australian Open will herald the return of competitive surfing later in the year, with Victoria set to be among the hosts. The announcement came...
July 30, 2020
Wensleydale restaurant approved by VCAT
THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has overruled the Surf Coast Shire council's decision to reject a planning application for a 50-seat restaurant...
July 29, 2020
Renegades to return to Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will return to Geelong for two of their home games in the 10th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). The 2020/21...
July 23, 2020
Falls Festival Lorne survives despite Marion Bay cancellation
FALLS Festival Lorne is still set to run despite event organisers Secret Sounds having cancelled Falls Festival Marion Bay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The...
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