Community garden has plans to grow
THE Warralily Community Garden project has showcased its edible spring garden and revealed more details about its plans to keep growing in Armstrong Creek. The...
Labor declares victory, tipped to hold four Geelong region seats
A VICTORIOUS Premier Daniel Andrews has told the supporters the Victorian election was a resounding vote for strong, stable majority Labor government. "Reforming giant and...
Polls close in Victorian election
POLLS have closed in Victoria, with counting of ballots under way, in what is tipped to be a slow night of counting. Before voting closed,...
Polls open for Victorian election
VICTORIANS are now heading to the polls to determine the direction of the state for the next four years after a hard-fought election campaign. Polls...
Specsavers eyeing Torquay launch
IT'S not your eyes playing tricks on you: Specsavers is about to open its doors in Torquay. The well-known eyecare franchise will set up in...
Book review with Torquay Books
Minds Went Walking: Paul Kelly's Songs Reimagined Jock Serong, Mark Smith, Neil A. White With contributions by Robbie Arnott, Alice Bishop, Zoe Bradley, Jake Cashion, Sam...
New train service for Warrnambool
THE Warrnambool train line will have a fifth weekday service from early December after Stage 1 line upgrades are complete. A timetable change to come into...
Weed reduction strategies working
EFFORTS to tackle weed coverage of the Surf Coast have resulted in a 54 per cent reduction of unwanted vegetation being found in areas...
Buddy’s buddies search for answers
A TORQUAY dog owner is still searching for his dog Buddy after it escaped from his home two months ago and seemingly disappeared without...
COVID case numbers spike in fourth wave
BARWON Health reported close to a 50 per cent week on week increase in COVID-19 case numbers over a period of seven days last...
Secondary students learn to care for coast
OBERON High students are emerging as the next generation of coastal conservators through a caring for Country program that's helping them understand the importance...
Rain delays start of fire season
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) predicts it could be as late as December before it declares a Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the region...
Community called to Share the Dignity
SURF Coast volunteers are hopeful to exceed last year's collection of more than 200 bags for the Share the Dignity campaign to provide essential...
Athletes incoming: Iconic coastline backdrop to global volleyball event
THE Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest precinct is taking shape on Torquay's esplanade with 2400 tonnes of sand filling three courts for the world-class...