Updated medical standards for assessing whether private and commercial vehicle drivers are fit to drive safely will come into effect from March 1.
Bells Beach Christian Church moving houseThe Bells Beach Christian Church has moved homes to accommodate the families in their congregation.
Council listens to carpark complaintsLocal feedback has resulted in an increase in carparking at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove.
Regional areas like the Surf Coast feel effects of an overloaded mobile telecommunications system, posing concerns to customers.
A scrap over fish seals mammal’s fateFur seals scavenging for scraps at Apollo Bay boat ramp prompted the DSE to remind beach users to keep their distance and not feed them. 18
Council facing intense opposition from Aireys Inlet residents for planned roads and drainage works in town’s Precinct 2.
A new wind turbine will be manufactured in Geelong, after a clarification of Victorian legislation surrounding wind turbines.
The cost of six walking trails in the Apollo Bay hinterland has been established by a council feasibility study.
Copper skillet as good as golden plateQueenscliff’s Golden Plate winning restaurant, the Vue Grand, is now proudly holding aloft a copper skillet.
Flipping good day for important causesPancake Day is the event, held annually on Shrove Tuesday, where volunteers flip pancakes for important causes in their communities.
Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) is running a series of ‘$mart Living’ sustainability workshops, with the first to be held in Torquay on February 22.
Three years ago Black Saturday bushfires brought devastation to many Victorian towns; Forrest remains rated as one of 52 at risk towns.
Camping by the sea worth so muchThe fun of a holiday by the sea is being turned into a science, thanks to a new study into the value of coastal caravan parks and camping grounds.
TAC urges road users to be wary of bikesWarmer weather could be playing a role in the increased number of cyclist and motorcyclist fatalities this year, the TAC has said.
Pokies reform a losing betBacking a winner is never an easy task and Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman has been reminded that there’s never a sure bet when politics are involved.
Sheep producers looking to increase lamb weaning percentages have the opportunity to hear from industry expert Chris Shands this Wednesday.
Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman has called for Kevin Rudd to once again lead the embattled Labor Party.
Surf Coast Shire hits back at claims that council has run out of money to buy land for its Community and Civic Precinct.
Members of the Bells Beach Advisory Committee have formally retracted their endorsements of the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve.
Riding for lifeDavid Gough is riding to raise awareness to the importance of organ donation to communities around the country, in the lead up to DonateLife Week.
The Surf Coast Shire are offering cut price pet microchipping in Torquay and Winchelsea on March 24.
Gadget guy to help seniorsTelstra are inviting seniors to tackle the latest technology trends at free Geelong and Bellarine workshops.
Sheepwash, a fishing spot on the Barwon River, sees thousands of fishing enthusiasts every year and heavy use has started taking its toll.
Ocean Grove Park turns into an orchardOcean Grove residents will no longer need to travel to enjoy the fruits of a farmers’ market, with the new Bellarine Farmers’ Market returning.
Funky beats and poolside fun will descend upon Winchelsea this Sunday with a youth pool party.
Bellarine Bayside and the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) are deciding how best to manage issues that arise from walking dogs along Bellarine beaches.
