On their bikes: Metricon raises more than $100,000 for young cancer sufferers
EARLY last Saturday morning 12 very keen Metricon employees embarked on a four-day Victorian bike ride, battling the elements to cover more than 450...
Seven key things to consider when choosing a quality retirement village
With so many retirement-living options, it can be a challenge to decide on the best place to spend your golden years. So, with the...
Travel Australia and abroad with home pick-up with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours
Seniors are currently experiencing the very best of luxury coach travel all over Australia and it begins when a smiling professional chauffeur greets them...
Lead an active, pain-free and healthy life with Kieser
Strengthening your body can help promote an active, pain-free and healthy life. At Kieser, their programs are designed to help clients build strength, regardless of...
Cruise the bay with half price ferry adventures
Port Phillip Ferries don’t stop for winter, and why should you. They love to see people take an adventure to the big smoke, and this...
A long and frank discussion with Muirfield Financial Services
Suddenly, because of their prominence in the upcoming election campaign, franking credits from Australian share dividends have become a topic of household conversation (after...
What is a heritage-listed home?
WITH VIEW.COM.AU You might have heard the term ‘heritage-listed’ before but never really considered that it could one day apply to your real estate...
Don’t deny kids outdoor adventure
I was in Southbank recently and saw two large branches had fallen off gum trees. A group of kids picked them up and were ...
Surf Coast FC winning bubble bursts
SOONER or later it had to happen and for State League 4 competition leaders Surf Coast, the bubble was well and truly broken at...
The Plumbing Business servicing the Surf Coast
THE Plumbing Business (TPB) has been servicing the Surf Coast and surrounds for the past 12 months and is family-owned and operated by Bart...
New hope for SURFER’S EYE
Australian researchers are investigating whether a potential new eye drop solution could one day replace surgery for people with pterygium, informally referred to as...
YOU’RE NOT ALONE BEYOND BLUE REACHES OUT TO NEW PARENTS
A new analysis out of Beyond Blue has found many new parents search for answers online to questions they’re too afraid to ask aloud,...
Woolworths to install defibrillators in all its stores
Aussie supermarket chain Woolworths is preparing to roll-out defibrillators across all its stores to provide shoppers with on-the-scene care in the event of sudden...
Local writer to launch first collection of poetry
A collection of poetry written by U3A Surf Coast president John Bartlett will be showcased next month at the Geelong Regional Library and Heritage...
Marathon IS NO ORDINARY RUN FOR DRYSDALE LOCAL
Most people who sign up for a marathon as high-profile as Run Melbourne consider themselves fit enough to keep up the momentum until the...
Ethan Farmer Band CHIPS THROUGH GLASS CEILING
The Ethan Farmer Band has been invited to headline this year’s Black Mountain Unplugged (BMUP) music festival in Far North Queensland next month. Making the...
CATCH DJUKI MALA IN GEELONG
In October 2007, a YouTube clip of an indigenous dance group performing on a basketball court went viral and birthed an unforeseen phenomenon. Over a...
Geelong-based community organisation achieves full accreditation
BARWON Child, Youth and Family (BCYF) has achieved full accreditation against three sets of standards following an independent review carried out in March. The not-for-profit...
Fox bounty June collection points
THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty continues until October. Eligible participants can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward during scheduled collection...
SEMI DRIED TOMATO TARTS
Sour Cream Pastry. This extremely versatile pastry is suitable for any savoury flans, tarts, and quiches. It freezes well and is worth making as...
Red, red wine, stay close to me
Wine Geelong will present its second instalment of the wildly popular “A Pinot Affair” this weekend, with event organisers gearing up to showcase the...
Torquay Community House celebrates LGBTIQ community
TORQUAY Community House celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday May 17 over a colourful evening of drinks and nibbles. Mayor...
War on waste ventures to Bali
AUSSIE surf legend Stephanie Gilmore has partnered with Corona, Parley for the Oceans and the World Surf League to donate 20,000 reusable bags in...
BCH celebrates the wonderful work of volunteers
BELLARINE Community Health is this week celebrating the generous contribution of its many volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week. The theme this year is...