Tag: News
Wooden boats on display for the long weekend
Wooden boats will dock in Geelong for the long weekend for the biennial Wooden Boat Festival, a celebration of many years of sailing. ...
Thousands to flock to the waterfront
Geelong’s waterfront is expected to welcome between 5000 to 10,000 people for the Labour Day long weekend.
Hot weather on Saturday will kick off the...
Housing affordability a key advocacy priority
Surf Coast Shire will take a renewed focus on the challenges surrounding housing affordability and availability following an update of the council’s advocacy priorities....
Intersection to receive needed upgrade
The Bristol Road and Surf Coast Highway intersection in Torquay is getting upgraded to improve the safety and traffic flow of the area.
The...
Tender awarded for youth space
Young people will enjoy an upgraded recreation and community facility with a construction contract awarded for the Inverleigh Active Youth Space.
Golden Plains Shire...
Responsible waste makes the world go round
The Surf Coast community can have a say on a draft plan to avoid waste, increase resource recovery and regenerate nature.
The council...
Tech overcoming vision challenges
People living with visual impairment will have the chance to learn about how technology can help make their lives easier through a series of...
Making a difference in our community
Local clubs and community groups have the chance to secure much needed funding, with Benefit Geelong opening up its latest round of community grants.
The...
Diverting stormwater from the Karaaf Wetlands
The Torquay community will be able to better protect the Karaaf Wetlands from the impacts of stormwater thanks to federal government funding.
The...
Ppay equality toolkit launches
The local business community gathered this week for the launch of a toolkit for small and medium businesses to gauge and improve equality within...
Bespoke signs explain Indigenous features
Walkers and cyclists on Barwon Heads Road’s shared path will notice eye-catching bespoke structures that were designed to help understand the area’s environment and...
Taking cervical cancer ‘In Your Hands’
A Belmont mother is encouraging other women to continue regular cervical screening following a new Cancer Council Victoria campaign.
The In Your Hands...
Councillor Crockett sworn in
Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...
