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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...

September 16, 2021

Sunflowers on the Surf Coast plant the seed for more cheerfulness

A GRASSROOTS initiative led by a Surf Coast local is aiming to sow the seeds for more cheerfulness in the region during what has...

September 13, 2021

Joy for Jaci following Life Member appointment at Jan Juc SLSC

A LOCAL of the Jan Juc area and a member of its Surf Life Saving Club since 1987, Jaci Chin-Jewson is the latest to...

September 13, 2021

SPAN Walk to proceed virtually this year for suicide awareness

THE Hope Bereavement Centre based in Geelong will continue its annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Network (SPAN) Walk virtually this Sunday to maintain raising awareness...

September 12, 2021

Bike program gearing up youths with new skills over school holidays

TORQUAY could see a new bike hub establish itself in the shire if a pilot program becomes a success in the upcoming school holidays. Stemming...

September 10, 2021

Jan Juc teen raises funds to make his own wave

SURFERS from across the country and here on the Surf Coast are using their love of the waves to raise money for SurfAid’s programs...

September 9, 2021

Benson wins Mathieson Medal, Sheringham and Honner share top A Grade honour

ST MARY'S had plenty of success on both an individual and a collective scale as one of their own was rewarded with the prestigious...

September 9, 2021

Are they really okay on R U OK? Day?

NINE Australians each day lose their lives to suicide, which is more than double the death toll on our roads each year according to...

September 7, 2021

Anglesea trivia night fundraiser in support of MS

TWO former colleagues at Camp Wilkin in Anglesea are crossing paths once again to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia. With plenty of...

September 6, 2021

Torquay marriage reaches 75-year milestone as strong as ever

THERE are not many things in the world that can remain strong for 75 years, but the love of Margaret and Cecil “Cec” Browning...

September 5, 2021

Book Week parade caps off school’s long-standing tradition

A LONG-STANDING tradition took place last week for a local primary school despite most students being off-site due to COVID-19 restrictions. Torquay College again celebrated...

September 5, 2021

Anglesea basketball receives fitting donation from local Lions

THE Under 10 and Under 14 Anglesea basketball teams are “full of beans” after receiving a generous donation from the Anglesea Lions Club. The Anglesea...

September 1, 2021

Man With A Pram ready to roll with Father’s Day fundraiser

NEW dads with prams and carriers are being urged to arrive at Flying Fox Park next month on October 2 for Torquay's own Man...