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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...

SCT digital edition, 25 November

MCH digital edition, 25 November

ACT digital edition, 25 November

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...

SCT digital edition, 18 November

MCH digital edition, 18 November

ACT digital edition, 18 November

Have a chat at the Torquay Community House

A SUCCESSFUL launch of the Have a Chat table at the Torquay Community House (TCH) last week has prompted organisers to make it a...

Interest rates are on the rise

Interest rates are on the rise and many homeowners are anxiously expecting further rate hikes to be announced from the Reserve Bank of Australia...

Share the joy of giving

CHRISTMAS is a time for joy and celebration, but for many in our community, it can be a difficult time. This festive season, we...

One-of-a-kind designs and quality pieces

Black Salt Co is a coastal luxe homewares, furniture and lifestyle brand based on the Surf Coast in Torquay. We are a local family-owned business...

Volunteer directors keep Community Bank on track

WHAT do a newsagency owner, agricultural machine supplier, retired accountant, wool grower, real estate agent, civil contractor, retired barrister, marketing and business sdvisor, surf...

Major beach volleyball event set for Surf Coast debut

THE Surf Coast's status as a destination for elite international sporting events has been bolstered, with The Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest preparing to...

Dentists at the top of their game

Smile Care Denture Clinic is Geelong's longest running and family-owned denture clinic, established by Neil Boyd in 1984, with his son Kurt, starting alongside...

A home of the highest standards

Over the past 50 years, Dennehy Builders have gained an enviable reputation for high-quality, affordable homes. The Torquay-based team strive to make the construction process...

It’s never too late to start your nursing career

HEADING back to study after a long hiatus can be a daunting thought. Still, with passion and persistence, a growing number of career changers are...