Review warding off change
Community
February 14
Keeping things as they are is the preferred option of the VEC, in its preliminary report on the Surf Coast Shire council.
Surf Coast: Lorne
Record crews at Aussie titles
Other Sport
February 18
Over thirty crews from around the region headed north this weekend for the 2012 Navy Australian Surf Rowers League Australian Open.
Third at Thunder for Jucanaughts
Other Sport
February 7
The Jan Juc women’s surfboat crew has walked away from their maiden Ocean Thunder Pro series fired up for more after bad surf luck foiled their plans.
Torquay shoots up rental rankings
Tourism
February 5
With one of the busiest holiday weekends drawing to a close on Sunday, it was revealed Torquay shot up in the rankings of accommodation bookings.
Generational opportunity in Lorne
Community
January 26
One of the last remaining beachfront development sites in Lorne is on the market and will be auctioned this week.
Woman dies after Mt Defiance crash
Community
January 17
A sixty-year-old woman involved in a two-car collision near Lorne on Friday died after the accident sent her into cardiac arrest.
Bigger risks for better views
Environment
January 17
The Surf Coast Shire is working with police to reduce the incidents of environmental vandalism, a growing problem in the area.
Nail-biting finishes at Pier to Pub
Other Sport
January 10
Five thousand swimmers contested Lorne’s Pier to Pub with past champions, athletes, celebrities and politicians enjoying warm water and minimal wind.
Have your say on coast future
Community
January 5
A large number of coastal residents have had their say on how the local area should be managed in the short-to-medium term.
Good beach bash along coast
Cricket
January 4
A couple of Big Bash League cricketers were in town last week as part of the activation of a TAC campaign to get drivers to slow down.
Coasting into 2012
Community
January 3
Along the coast, revellers welcomed 2012 in fine style, with local police saying that most people enjoyed New Year’s eve in a responsible fashion.
No nonsense New Year’s
Community
December 30
Surf Coast police and Shire are sending out a warning to locals and holiday makers that best behaviour is vital for a safe and successful summer.
2011 in review: June
Community
December 28
June 2011: The Surf Coast Times presents the year in review.
Road trauma hit for six in local visit
Community
December 27
Road trauma on the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula will be hit for six this summer when the TAC Slow Ball Challenge team arrives this week.
What is wellness?
Healthy Living
February 6
It’s hard for many people to understand what wellness is, but it belongs to a field of international academic enquiry which goes back over 30 years.
Local crews oarsome at national decider
Other Sport
February 2
The deciding rounds for state representative surfboat teams took place last week over two very different events.
Symmetry of southern aspirations
Art
January 20
Call it symmetry, synergy or synchronicity; all are apt descriptors for an upcoming event at one of Lorne’s most beautiful art galleries.
Code Red fear for Great Ocean Road
Community
January 17
Motorists are being urged to steer clear of the Great Ocean Road on days of extreme fire risk.
Art and sculpture at the height of summer
Art
January 10
A love of nature, expression and the potential found in welding spurred three local artists to dedicate their lives to painting and sculpture.
Events aplenty
Other Sport
January 10
Tens of thousands of people descended upon the Surf Coast with a smorgasbord of outdoor events held on the Great Ocean Road.
Summer rangers on board in Bellarine and Surf Coast parks
Community
January 4
Parks Victoria summer rangers have begun their placements, with Felix Marshall and Alicia Ivory on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast.
A big week for sport
Other Sport
January 3
If you’re looking for sporting events – whether it’s to participate or just to watch – then the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula have you covered.
2011 in review: December
Community
December 30
December 2011: The Surf Coast Times presents the year in review.
2011 in review: September
Community
December 29
September 2011: The Surf Coast Times presents the year in review.
Romeo and Juliet in Lorne
Theatre
December 28
OZACT – Australia’s leading outdoor Shakespeare production team – returns to Lorne for their annual summer Shakespeare performance.
Are you ready?
Other Sport
December 27
At this time of year, it’s hard not to think about resolutions – and what better than to set the goal of competing in one of the local sports events.
