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Get the warm winter look

Introducing OZ Design Furniture’s warm winter collection.

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, June 4

AS RESTRICTIONS begin to further ease in the state of Victoria, it is now more important than ever to show your support to the...

Councillor Column: Jim Mason from the City of Greater Geelong, May 28

Support for the community A big thanks to everyone who took the time to read through the Draft 2020-21 Budget to give their feedback. I...

A step-by-step guide to buying your first home

BY REALESTATEVIEW.COM.AU

The process of buying a home can seem gargantuan to most people.

Beyond Ocean Grove: Massage for mums-to-be

BY JACQUI DINNEEN, REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

We pause to celebrate mums this May, but let's not forget the mums-to-be who are embracing the wonders of...

Fardy Facts: Facemask facts

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

Post-lockdown: Preparing to purchase on the Surf Coast

WITH SURF COAST FINANCE

The biggest question most potential buyers have as they prepare to buy is how low will property prices drop.

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...