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Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, May 21

WITH the recent spate of lovely weather and the gradual easing of restrictions announced by the Victorian Government, we are beginning to get some...

Councillor Column: Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, May 14

THE council’s draft 2020-21 budget is out for community consultation and I’m proud to say, as a Bellarine ward councillor, the Bellarine Peninsula is...

Win a heating package to the value of $2000.00 thanks to Harvey Norman

Whether you want to create a cosy and ambient room with a flickering electric fireplace or heat your home with high-quality panel heaters,

Rave reviews for take-away and home delivered meals

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all others,” said Cicero, an ancient Roman lawyer and...

Get the level of support your business needs

IF YOU are a business owner struggling with your taxes or wanting to ensure you take full advantage of the government's support schemes, now...

Beyond Ocean Grove: Virtual healthcare – creating the buzz in a complicated time

BY DR CATHERINE ALLISON, OSTEOPATH

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is the need to adapt, to innovate and embrace opportunity.

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, May 7

MYSELF, the CEO and members of the Borough of Queenscliffe executive management team were proud to release the 2020-21...

Fardy Facts: We don’t all sit inside the “bell curve”

Hi I am Sarah Fardy, I’m your Surf Coast resident scientist!

Country to Coast is caring for you

Country to Coast is Surf Coast Shire’s own local, approved provider of the federal government Department of Health’s Home Care Packages.

Mayor’s Column: Cr Stephanie Asher from the City of Greater Geelong, April 30

SINCE our election to the council in 2017, the three Bellarine Ward councillors have worked very hard to make sure ratepayers in our local...

Becoming a barista at home

TERM Two is upon us and getting children ready for a day of at home learning is no easy task, but there is one...

Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliff, April 23

THE wheels continue to turn at Council while we navigate through the next few weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our finance team...

Navigating the sale of your property during the coronavirus

WITH SIMON BOGDANOV FROM HAYDEN REAL ESTATE TORQUAY I understand that during times such as these you may have many questions about the Surf Coast...

Fardy Facts: The science of anxiety

Hi I am Sarah Fardy, I’m your Surf Coast resident scientist!

Councillor Column: Jim Mason from the City of Greater Geelong, April 16

New ways of working As we do our very best to follow the distancing and isolation restrictions in place due to coronavirus, we’re all having...

Fardy Facts: COVID-19 vaccine

Hi, I’m Sarah Fardy, I know stuff about science.

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, April 9

AS WE MOVE into the second month since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, we continue to take stock...

Fardy Facts: Clean eating

Hi, I’m Sarah Fardy, I know stuff about science.

Welsh Group is launching the new Armstrong Creek Town Centre this July

STAGE one of the landmark $1 billion Armstrong Creek Town Centre is set to open in July 2020. This stage incorporates a significant retail hub,...

Learn more about ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder that affects between two per cent to 10 per cent of children, with boys...

Councillor Column: Cr Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, April 2

Helping hand AS THE coronavirus situation continues to evolve rapidly, I’m struck by the importance of staying connected during this time. We’re all feeling uncertain and...

Discover an easier lifestyle

More and more people – and families – are moving from CBD and inner-city addresses to new greenfields communities such as Armstrong and Coridale.

Property market proves resilient in the face of growing virus threats

AUSTRALIA'S property market was in full health this over the weekend despite a noticeable lift in the risk of contagion.Agents declined to shake hands...

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, March 26

IT’S no secret – we are currently living through a particularly challenging time. It’s likely that by the time this column is published, the...