October 18, 2021
Excitement brewing for shire’s 23rd Arts Calendar
AFTER a challenging year for the arts community, creative minds from across the Surf Coast can look forward to exhibitions similar to before the...
October 17, 2021
Region’s top wedding industry suppliers unveiled at awards
WITH a view to die for, it is little wonder the RACV Torquay Resort has continued its fine form as a winner in this...
October 16, 2021
Defib roll-out has WDEA Works ready to zap cardiac arrests
ALMOST 30,000 people pass way from cardiac arrest each year in Australia, and a local organisation is doing its part today to try and...
October 16, 2021
Bike shed expansion kicks into high gear
TORQUAY Coast Primary School continues to grow at a rapid pace and funding from the Minor Capital Works Fund project will help deliver needed...
October 15, 2021
Time to get moving with Torquay RSL
ONE of the most important contributors to a person’s wellbeing, particularly during COVID-19, is physical activity, and a local RSL is saying “you’re never...
October 14, 2021
Administrators keep the region’s SLSC train on track
A GROUP of administrators working out of surf life saving clubs on the Bellarine and Surf Coast have added three new members to their...
October 14, 2021
Former Tiger to run the jungle in 2022
THE Torquay Netball Club is hoping a past champion will bring future success to the club, announcing a new face will occupy the head...
October 14, 2021
Dolphins out to set new standard after Adams signing
THE Lorne Dolphins have taken the glowing recommendations from numerous figures within the Colac, Surf Coast and Geelong footballing communities in signing a new...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites update – October 13, 4pm
TWO venues in Geelong’s CBD and one venue at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre have been listed as Tier 1 exposure sites. In Geelong’s CBD, Indian...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites – October 13, 11am
ONE of Torquay’s favourite Esplanade establishments has become a hotspot of a different kind after the Department of Health listed several Tier 1 exposure...
October 12, 2021
Torquay surf therapy providing crucial help to young people
A TORQUAY-BASED not-for-profit welcomed nine local young people to their surf therapy holiday program at the Ocean Grove main beach during the school holidays,...
October 8, 2021
Selfless act between Coles and clinic
APPRECIATION is high on the Surf Coast for its healthcare workers at the local Torquay COVID-19 clinic, following the kind act of two local...
October 8, 2021
Time to get moving with Torquay RSL
TORQUAY RSL is encouraging veterans and Emergency Services members to get moving during Veterans’ Health Week. “Get moving” through physical activity is the focus of...
October 6, 2021
Exposure site update – October 6
THE Department of Health has identified Waurn Ponds retailer Dr Boom Communications as a Tier 1 exposure site. Anyone who attended Dr Boom Communications at...
October 4, 2021
Laura farewells TCH after 20-year tenure
THE Torquay Community House (TCH) has officially farewelled one of its longest-serving staff members after more than 20 years in Price Street. Laura Connor first...
September 29, 2021
Demons Bluff closure upgraded to ‘permanent’ due to inevitable landslips
AFTER much discussion, it has been decided that a frequently visited section of the Anglesea coastline will be permanently closed at the risk of...
September 29, 2021
Community-led project celebrates opening in Deans Marsh
A NEW versatile space will serve as a shelter, outdoor performance stage, picnic area and more for a range of sport and community events,...
September 27, 2021
Bellarine grounds win praise from AFL Victoria
THE region is still feeling the sting of Sunday’s announcement with AFL Barwon cancelling the remainder of its 2021 fixtures due to the Victorian...
September 24, 2021
Shire set to celebrate its older residents throughout October
OCTOBER is Positive Ageing Month, and the Surf Coast Shire council is embracing its older residents by running a series of free online events...
September 22, 2021
Exposure sites, September 22, 11am
WITH the Geelong and Surf Coast regions entering the third day of a seven-day snap lockdown, there have been several developments regarding exposure sites...
September 20, 2021
Bone marrow donor registry in need of signatures for cheek swab program
TORQUAY resident Pamela Bousejean was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, back in 2010. But following her recovery through a risky form...
September 19, 2021
AFL Barwon sounds the final siren on 2021
THE few remaining sides that were hoping to compete for premiership glory will need to push back their ambitions to 2022. AFL Barwon has today...
September 19, 2021
Nominate your Local Legend on the Surf Coast today
THE Surf Coast Shire’s Local Legends program is returning after a successful first year in 2020-21 putting a spotlight on locals who continue to...
September 18, 2021
Long awaited NAIDOC Week art exhibition opens in Anglesea
NAIDOC Week ran back in early July, but several lockdowns have seen the Heal Country! Art Exhibition pushed back again and again. The Surf Coast...
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