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Geelong council has slammed and rejected a move to rename a Point Lonsdale street for fears its mispronunciation may be offensive bit.ly/2KZ5Mk7

SURF Coast Shire councillors have unanimously ­rejected a proposal for a 21-apartment building at Angle­sea after months of discussion. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/s…

THE Surf Coast Shire has been criticised for dishing out parking fines during Torquay’s popular Nightjar Festival. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/n…

CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has launched petitions for two pools in the region in a bid to convince local councils and her own Liberal Federal Government to make a cash splash. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/c…

SURF Coast Shire Council will consider regulating the use of drones after councillors ­received “a number of complaints” about the “invasive” technology. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/s…

ICONIC sweet Australian treats including giant lamingtons, vanilla slices and smashed pavlova sundaes will have tastebuds tingling at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery this Australia Day. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/g…

The Echo is proud to kick start its volunteer series to recognise the hard work and dedication of the region's volunteers. If you know a volunteer who deserves some recognition contact the Echo on 5227 4354 or olivia.reed@news.com.au

ELEVEN months after his wife, Samantha Kelly, died in mysterious circumstances, Ryan Marriner has packed up and abandoned the family home in Ocean Grove. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/r…

COASTAL developments and overcrowding are endangering Bells Beach, an ocean protection authority says. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/s…

SENIOR Bellarine Secondary College staff have moved to allay fears of a cancer scare amid revelations families of former students who have died from cancer are seeking legal advice. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/f…

Grab yourself a copy of the latest Echo and get up to speed with all the wonderful community events happening this weekend. News tips to olivia.reed@news.com.au

Residents of Torquay Heights say they will chip in for the urgent construction of a footpath for schoolchildren walking alongside the Surf Coast Highway if it means it will be built by the time school resumes. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/t…

This year’s Falls Festival will have a decidedly greener hue, with organisers promising a greater focus on sustainability. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/f…

Brave Leopold boy Albie Moore was born with a cluster of birth defects and is non-verbal, but that doesn't stop him bringing the Christmas cheer. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/b…

Speed limits would be reduced through Great Ocean Road towns under a plan to improve safety along the crowded tourist route geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/national/…

TEN seals washed up dead on Surf Coast beaches in November, prompting suggestions that a bloom of bioluminescent algae may be impacting marine life. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/t…

HEALTH experts are warning the region’s residents to be vigilant in order to avoid contracting the flesh-eating Bairnsdale ulcer this summer. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/b…

TEENAGERS who saved the lives of two drowning men at Lorne have been honoured with a prestigious Pride of Australia Medal. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/a…

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With the peak summer season just weeks away, Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club says its back beach facility is riddled with issues — including concrete cancer — and that much of the building needs to be demolished. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/c…