January 14, 2021
Changes to bin service coming into effect
ALL glass bottles and jars will go into the recently-rolled out purple-lidded bin as of February 1. During the past six weeks the glass-only bin...
January 14, 2021
Portarlington pair acknowledged for great work
INFLUENTIAL Portarlington figures Geoff Henderson and Ron Stockdale were acknowledged for their outstanding work by the Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA). The December meeting, which was held...
January 14, 2021
Having a plan in place crucial for summer period
GEELONG Regional Libraries (GRL) will host an online event to help people get their homes disaster ready. The Disaster Preparedness at Home program is provided to...
January 14, 2021
Passionate cyclists prepare to tackle summer circuit
THERE’S no better way to start your Summer of Cycling campaign than with a ride around Torquay in the heart of summer. The team at Cadel...
January 14, 2021
Surfside ready to make waves in state league competition
THIS year will mark a significant occasion in the Surfside Waves Soccer Club’s history as it makes its debut in the Football Federation Victoria state...
January 14, 2021
Bragging rights on offer as neighbouring towns clash
THE stage is set for the ninth instalment of the Battle of the Bridge between Torquay and Jan Juc on January 24 at Spring...
January 14, 2021
Bellarine Cup to give Demons’ year a kickstart
FOR the second year running, Portarlington Football Netball Club (FNC) is excited to kickstart its year with the Bellarine Cup Day luncheon at Geelong Racing...
January 14, 2021
Rip Curl Pro to kickstart Australian swing
THE Rip Curl Pro looks likely to be the first Australian leg of the 2021 World Championship Tour following the rescheduling of some events. The...
January 14, 2021
Kids jump at the chance to get creative
THE Kids’ Art Bash is off to a flying start over the school holidays. The arts program is run by Anglesea Art House and kicked...
January 14, 2021
Torquay Parkrun delayed
TORQUAY Parkrun has been pushed back to February to allow the event to best follow COVID-19 restrictions. While organisers said it was a difficult decision to...
January 14, 2021
Rain affected junior country week, still plenty to play for
WINNERS were crowned, but it was not in the normal fashion of Barwon Junior Country Week after losing two of the four days to rain...
January 14, 2021
Salvos’ message for generous donors
SALVOS Stores is encouraging anyone donating to the charity bins to do it within store hours. Following a difficult year for many, donations to Salvos Stores...
January 11, 2021
Coutas create buffer in top four, Anglesea remains undefeated | BPCA cricket wrap
QUEENSCLIFF put space on its nearest challenger to the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 finals with a four-wicket win over Ocean Grove. The Coutas entered...
January 7, 2021
St Joey’s class of 2020 impresses despite difficult year
GEELONG’S St Joseph’s College again boasted some high achievers, as December 30 put a full stop on arguably the most difficult of Victorian Certificate...
January 7, 2021
Planting program to provide safe haven for koala population
AN Environmental Sustainability grant will help part-fund a planting program that will aid the long-term survival of the local koala population. The City of Greater...
January 7, 2021
Pink Patrol celebrates women’s involvement
FAIRHAVEN Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) celebrated the women of its club on Sunday by holding its annual Pink Patrol. Fairhaven SLSC is one of...
January 7, 2021
Council urges responsible rubbish disposal through holiday period
THE Surf Coast Shire Council is urging people to take extra care when using public bins after incorrect rubbish disposal caused compacting bin blockages. Surf...
January 7, 2021
Rip to River goes virtual, adds more events
RIP to River has gone virtual thanks to event organiser Bruce Honey's passion to see the race go ahead. Mr Honey said while moving the...
January 7, 2021
Sixty years strong
The Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Iron Race will kickstart the lifesaving competition calendar for the 60th time on January 16 at Torquay. Last summer's...
January 7, 2021
Surf Coast Dux sets sights on unique passion
SURF Coast Secondary College Dux Max Neal has a bright future ahead of him and where he is taking his study may take some...
January 7, 2021
Coastal school holidays program made even more accessible
THIS year’s Summer by the Sea program will be more accessible than ever with the education program moving online. Each January school holidays sees Coastcare...
January 7, 2021
Accessibility spreading the joys of the coast
BEACH wheelchairs and beach access matting will be made available at a number of beaches along the Surf Coast to ensure everyone has the...
January 7, 2021
Minimised LSV carnival looks to engage
LIFE Saving Victoria's junior competition season will go ahead this summer but in a minimised format. The carnival will see under-13 and under-12 divisions compete,...
December 31, 2020
Kids access their creative side at Art Bash
THE Kids' Art Bash will return to Anglesea once again throughout January. Anglesea Art House has been putting on the event for over 35 years...
