May 22, 2026
An open letter to the Torquay community
SHARON SAPSTEAD General manager, Regis Torquay Dear Torquay community, It has been almost six months since our home became part of the Regis family and I want...
May 22, 2026
Building safer workplaces through teaching
FOR Chris Jones, professional growth has always been grounded in practical experience. After more than two decades working across industry, he reached a point where...
May 22, 2026
Around the greens
JUNIOR golfers, strong stableford scoring and fog-affected mornings featured across another busy week of competition at Curlewis, The Sands, Anglesea and Torquay. Curlewis hosted a...
May 22, 2026
Fighting for experience
MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA For many young martial artists, the first step into competition does not happen under bright lights or inside crowded arenas. Instead,...
May 15, 2026
Scotchmans Hill’s famous barrel hall wine sale returns
One of the Bellarine Peninsula's most anticipated wine weekends is back, with the return of the iconic Scotchmans Hill Barrel Hall Wine Sale. Bigger, bolder...
May 15, 2026
Aireys Inlet rolls out month-long festival
A daring Surf Coast community is set to give the coastal calendar a bold shake-up at a time of year when local towns traditionally...
May 15, 2026
A new chapter for Shanti Soulfoods:tradition, innovation and a taste of what’s next
IN an industry increasingly crowded with fleeting trends and overcomplicated wellness promises, Shanti Soulfoods continues to prove that authenticity, craftsmanship and quality still matter. This...
May 15, 2026
Two accounts, one costly mistake: why offset and redraw are not the same thing
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM Borrowers with money to spare are often told an offset account and a redraw facility do the same job. Both reduce...
May 15, 2026
The 2026 Ballarat Heritage Festival full program reveals four days of Hidden Histories
THE 2026 festival explores the cultural forces that have shaped Ballarat, from the world's oldest continuing culture and gold rush migration through to the...
May 15, 2026
ABC host Alice Zaslavsky to headline Sovereign Hill’s Heritage Harvest Weekend, 23-24 May
SOVEREIGN Hill's much-loved Heritage Harvest Weekend returns 23-24 May, 2026 with a star-studded culinary line-up, led by acclaimed cook, author, and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky...
May 15, 2026
Surf Coast Writers Festival ready to go as community support shines
THE Surf Coast Writers Festival is just over a month away, with tickets already selling fast for the highly anticipated one-day event set to...
May 14, 2026
Healthy ageing starts long before old age
SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is encouraging women to think proactively about healthy ageing, with a growing focus on supporting women through every stage of...
May 13, 2026
Geelong set for a night of festival laughs this July
ADAM CARSWELL Missed the buzz of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival? Geelong audiences won't have to travel far to get a taste of it. The festival's...
May 13, 2026
Meet Surf Coast Secondary’s 2026 captains
PENNY SKINNER AND BRONTE CALERO Surf Coast Secondary College In 2026 Sienna Nelson, Finlay Miller, Hunter Lewis and Taitum Marsh have been appointed the school captains...
May 12, 2026
From bike to break: new surf film follows 2000km journey
PANCHO SYMES A new surf film set to screen in Aireys Inlet follows New Zealand-born surfer Johanna Brebner on a 2,000km journey across Aotearoa, chasing...
May 12, 2026
Retro double bill brings Bowie and ABBA to Geelong
ADAM CARSWELL A double hit of nostalgia is heading to Geelong, with Bowie and ABBA tributes set to share the stage for one night only. The...
May 11, 2026
MexiCams fires back up with a high-energy reopening weekend
After an unexpected pause during a packed Taco Tuesday service, North Geelong favourite MexiCams is back and ready to turn up the heat again.
MexiCams...
May 8, 2026
A new standard on the coast
SET along the shimmering edge of Brighton's coastline, Maritima Brighton introduces a new benchmark for bayside living – one that seamlessly blends architectural refinement,...
May 8, 2026
Autumn is the right time to think about your home’s energy setup
AS the mornings turn crisp and autumn settles in, most households aren't thinking about their heating just yet. But this quieter window before winter...
May 8, 2026
From England to Australia, the pressure is rising
THERE is no better time in football than the closing weeks of a season. Across the world, every match suddenly feels like it carries the...
May 8, 2026
A Sunday well spent – from the Bellarine to Docklands
THERE'S something about a day on the water that sets the tone for everything that follows. And this May, it’s the perfect way to...
May 8, 2026
Giving back through growing skills
FOR more than five years, students from The Gordon's landscaping program have combined hands-on learning with community engagement through a longstanding partnership with Samaritan...
May 8, 2026
$60k in cash prizes as CDS Vic ‘million cents’ comp returns
HERE'S another chance for Victorians to turn their recycling into real cash, with Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) Win A Million Cents competition...
May 8, 2026
Surf Coast community delivers record $86K for sick kids
RESIDENTS in Torquay and Mt Duneed have smashed their Good Friday Appeal fundraising record, raising $86,243 for the Royal Children's Hospital. Volunteer area manager Peter...
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