November 30, 2022
Veterans’ and Families’ Hub location process under way
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has started the process of determining where it will build a $5 million Veterans' and Families' Hub in...
November 28, 2022
Fairhaven locals say authorities warned of landslip
FAIRHAVEN residents fear a large landslip that is forcing pedestrians onto the Great Ocean Road is putting people's lives at risk, and say authorities...
November 28, 2022
Top priorities from new Shire Mayor
THE Surf Coast Shire's new Mayor Liz Pattison says council will continue its mission of mitigating against, and responding to, climate change under her...
November 25, 2022
Hats for greater Geelong and coast restaurants
CONNEWARRE eatery Moonah has taken out the best regional restaurant in the prestigious 2023 Good Food Guide Awards, one of seven greater Geelong and...
November 24, 2022
Surf Coast wildlife rehabilitation centre to open
THE driving force behind development of the Surf Coast's first dedicated kangaroo rehabilitation centre estimates he is six months off officially opening the front...
November 24, 2022
Global oil firm eyeing off Otway Basin under investigation from safety regulator
COAST watchers say an application from the world's largest offshore drilling company to seismically test the Otway Basin should be put on hold after...
November 18, 2022
Rubbish Ranger named local legend
TORQUAY Rubbish Ranger Dean Walton's tireless dedication to cleaning up the coast has earnt him this year's Local Legend title from the Surf Coast Shire...
November 18, 2022
Buruli ulcer spread prompts Chief Health Officer alert
VICTORIA's Deputy Chief Health Officer has issued an alert for the growing spread of the flesh eating Buruli ulcer throughout the region, as case...
November 17, 2022
Barwon Health adds zero-emission cars to fleet
BARWON Health staff will soon have access to a dozen zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the organisation's fleet to drive around the region. The state government...
November 17, 2022
Anglesea Community House welcome funding pledge
ANGLESEA Community House members say a $60,000 election pledge from Labor's candidate for Polwarth Hutch Hussein "couldn't have come at a better time" as...
November 12, 2022
G21’s best writers share talent
The region's best writing talents will share insights into their chosen craft at the inaugural Local Word – Regional Showcase event in November, staged...
November 9, 2022
Goanna artist prepares for copyright fight
SURF Coast artist Judi Keneally is reluctantly escalating a legal battle with the frontman of Australian rock group Goanna over his use of her...
November 8, 2022
Treaty negotiations to start in 2023
GEELONG MP Christine Couzens was among those who witnessed the historic signing of an agreement between Victoria and First Peoples that paves the way...
November 7, 2022
Acidity spikes high then low in Anglesea River
IN THE past two weeks, acidity in the Anglesea River has spiked at the highest level since monthly water sampling began in 2008 then...
November 7, 2022
Councils focus on flood repairs
THE Surf Coast and Geelong councils have temporarily suspended their Road Management Plan's (RMP) to prioritise repairs to flood-damaged roads, paths and bridges. Each municipality...
November 7, 2022
Water storage at 20 year high
BARWON Water's storage levels are at the highest level in 20 years and a majority of the region's reservoirs and basins are at capacity...
November 6, 2022
Ex-Torquay actor tackles Roe V Wade
THE overturning of a legal right to an abortion in the United States of America has inspired a former Surf Coast resident to make...
November 6, 2022
Barwon Health workers raise funds for Stroke Foundation
Barwon Health speech pathologist Cara Hill is teaming up with colleagues to raise at least $1,000 for the Stroke Foundation this month as part...
November 6, 2022
G21 runs ruler over federal budget
G21 SAYS the Albanese Government's first federal budget honoured its election promises for the region, but is concerned infrastructure projects will likely be delayed. The...
November 5, 2022
Bellbrae students add Surf Coast to silo art stop
BELLBRAE Primary School students have added their school to a famous regional Victorian art trail after painting dozens of mini silos that will be...
November 4, 2022
Karaaf proponents warn system at critical point
PROPONENTS of the Karaaf Wetlands say the health of the system is in a critical phase and urgency is needed to prevent further damage...
November 3, 2022
Torquay beach ramp removed due to erosion
HEAVY rainfall and erosion prompted the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority to implement a beach exclusion zone at Jan Juc and remove...
November 2, 2022
Otway Brewing crowdfunds for growth
THE Otway Brewing Group hopes to raise $2.5 million in capital through a crowdfunding campaign that would make investors part owners of the business. The...
October 31, 2022
Ashmore Arts expansion edges closer
ONE of the Surf Coast's leading homes for the arts is a step closer to expanding after the Surf Coast Shire council endorsed a...
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