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January 15, 2018
Singing in a new direction
Last year saw the end of Marty Maher’s era as the Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival director, happily handing over the reins to Tony...
January 12, 2018
Golf classic a lifesaving success
LAST Thursday saw the annual Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club’s Golf Classic held at the RACV Torquay resort, presented by Muirfield Financial Services. Teams of...
January 12, 2018
More runners take on Bells Bash
LAST Friday saw the 15th annual Bells Bash Cliff Run take place along the cliff tops to Bells Beach and back in an eight-kilometre...
January 9, 2018
Surf lifesaving stays SUN SMART
Slip, slop, slap, wrap is the saying Anglesea Nippers learn from day one of their surf education program. Sun safety is just as important as...
January 9, 2018
Be their guest at GPAC
Dating back to 18th century France, Beauty and the Beast is a classic French tale told by Disney and has been enchanting audiences since...
January 8, 2018
Naked chef cooks to connect
It has never been easier for residents on the Surf Coast to hire their very own private chef. Previously a Melbourne-based multimedia producer representing food...
January 8, 2018
Kate snaps of it with morning run
Bellarine local Kate Barsby first began running to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease. Those first steps have turned into a love for endurance running and...
January 8, 2018
Summer vibes at Torquay Hotel
Under new ownership, the Torquay Hotel has rung in the New Year with a bang. Co-owner Joel Taylor was really pleased with how the New...
January 4, 2018
It’s all fruity and juicy in the arcade
THE Ocean Grove Arcade has a fresh new look with the newly introduced Ocean Grove Juice Crew. Located behind the Ocean Grove Fruit Crew shop,...
January 4, 2018
Surf sisters ride with heart
WHAT began as wanting new wetsuits has now led to seven young girls raising money for a bigger cause. Bella, 7, Lyla, 8, Ali, 8,...
January 3, 2018
Pumping up the kicks for Falls
Isom Innis from Foster The People once said “Let’s line-up the Jamieson and just have a good time catching up and meeting new people!”,...
January 3, 2018
Colours of the seascape on show
The Surf Coast Gallery will showcase the Surf Coast Seascapes exhibition daily from 10am-4pm From January 6 until February. The exhibition will showcase paintings from...
December 22, 2017
Christian receives gold for garden of nature and nurture
RNR Outdoor Living co-owner Christian Jenkins attended this year’s Melbourne Flower and Garden Show (MFGS) with a garden for mental health organisation beyondblue. Due to...
December 22, 2017
CPR course available after close call
THE first day of trading for Child’s Play Torquay on December 5 was an eventful one, with staff helping to save the life of...
December 22, 2017
Paddle to Tidal Tattoo
Tidal Tattoo has joined forces with Cormach Evans, founder of The Paddle for Aboriginal Health and Strong Brother Strong Sister, to raise money and...
December 22, 2017
New owner strikes gold
The Public Bar at Gold Diggers Arms Hotel, located in Newtown, has been a favourite after-work meeting place for decades, known to offer favourite...
December 22, 2017
Have a peachy time before Christmas
The long-awaited return of Peachs Torquay is finally here. Peachs Torquay will re-open their doors today (Thursday, December 14) at 9am with a grand opening...
December 22, 2017
Hoad brings cricket bat and shovel to Torquay
After headlining the Uprising Festival in Fiji last month, Jay Hoad is bringing his show to Victoria for one weekend only as part of...
December 12, 2017
Burns returns to childhood
Armstrong Creek resident Brandon Burns is set to return to TV screens next year, reprising his childhood role on popular Australian soap opera Neighbours. Brandon...
December 12, 2017
Peking Duk a stranger no more
Australian music duo Peking Duk is now a household name after only three years on the music scene and will be performing across all...
December 12, 2017
Torquay SLSC open to saving lives
TORQUAY Surf Lifesaving Club (TSLSC) members held their open day last Sunday November 5 to showcase their facilities and services they offer to the...
December 12, 2017
Stevie J’s giant story
FROM cheeky country boy with a very distinct waddle, to AFL superstar Steve Johnson – or Stevie J as he is affectionately known –...
December 11, 2017
Wherefore art thou Otways?
Shakespeare in the Otways: 2017 Spring Trilogy has begun, with two more performances by the Sly Rat Theatre Company left. The next in the series...
December 11, 2017
Pupils showcase sustainability success
The inaugural Torquay College Festival is being held on November 12 in conjunction with the Quiksilver Sustainability Challenge. The festival will showcase activities the students...
