Ocean Grove’s nature enthusiast enters business world
STEVEN Bate believes working closely with his clients through each stage of a garden project is integral to its success. Managing his own business, BlueGum...
LORD OF THE STRINGS heads for APOLLO BAY
Ten-string guitarist Matthew Fagan will journey to Apollo Bay this Sunday to perform Espana El Vito – The Spirit of Spain and Latin America...
A four-course dinner for the senses at Bird Rock
Bird Rock owner Anthony Gist is on a mission to bring Jan Juc’s iconic “Birdie” back to life. The Californian chef and restaurateur, who also...
Helping get the job done
Torquay Hire & Steel can find you the right tool for the right job. The business offers an extensive range of equipment suitable for handymen,...
Torquay’s coffee haven
Since 2013, Ocean Grind have been roasting and supplying specialty coffee for homes, cafes and shops along the Surf Coast. Over the past couple of...
CrossFit is for everyone
You don’t have to be fit to CrossFit! We’re here to explain that “being fit for CrossFit” could not be further from the truth, and...
Find the right balance on the coast
Coastal Balance is celebrating their third anniversary at their funky warehouse-turned boutique-health studio at 2 Haystacks Drive in the heart of the West Coast Business...
SNOW MAGIC TO ENCHANT Little Creatures Geelong
Little Creatures Geelong will present its Winter Wonderland carnival this July, bringing the snow to the city across two days of seasonal entertainment. Locked in...
Surf Coast’s creativity powers the region’s economy
THE Surf Coast’s creative jobs are being highlighted as an example of one of the industries that will drive the economic future of regional...
Regions talk cross-border collaboration
REGIONAL leaders from Victoria’s south west and South Australia’s eastern regions have begun conversations to prioritise greater collaboration and economic development across the Victorian...
City touts fast rail within six years
AN AMBITIOUS report being touted by the City of Greater Geelong claims a fast rail service connecting Melbourne to Geelong could be up and...
Environmental projects encouraged to nominate
PARKS Victoria has used World Environment Day to encourage community members who are undertaking projects that are dedicated towards improving the environment and human...
Bellarine footy clubs among submissions for council funding
A CITY of Greater Geelong Council panel is considering more than 50 submissions on a range of topics relating to the 2019 20 Budget...
Pencil in the date for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail
THE region’s buzzing creative community will open their studio doors this August as part of the eighth annual Surf Coast Arts Trail. Locked in for...
Sing along with the Coryule Chorus during an open rehearsal
THE Coryule Chorus Community choir will hold its second open rehearsal next week, after the first one last year received such a positive response...
Bellarine Railway services to return later this month following major works
THE Bellarine Railway is undergoing major works that will see the heritage service return at the end of this month with a new timetable. Acting...
Shire encourages people to power up with solar
WITH the Victorian Government re-opening rebates for rooftop solar next month, the Surf Coast Shire says it’s an ideal time for residents and businesses...
Bellarine Peninsula Coastal Trail forum on tomorrow
THE future development in the “green wedge” between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove will be the focus of a public forum tomorrow (Friday). Organised by...
Welsh Homes goes
Need to re-visit the display home but can’t make the time? Or, looking to plan your trip before you head out? Innovative 3D tours from...
VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES TURN 30!
It’s Villawood’s birthday! If you’ve driven along the Geelong Ring Road the past few weeks, you may have noticed our new letters on the...
Working with Surf Coast Landscapes leads to great outdoors
A LOVE of the outdoors has seen husband and wife Steve Carnell and Nina Ethell take on their own landscaping venture, Surf Coast Landscapes. Based...
Reasons to go dry THIS JULY
The Cancer Council is calling on Victorians to temporarily quit booze next month to raise funds for its 13 11 20 support line which...
QUEEN of COLOUR ready for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail
Exaggerated brush strokes, vivid colours and sinuous linework each play a fundamental role in the development of Rowena Martinich’s large-scale public artworks. Whether her pieces...
Torquay baker crowned WEDDING CAKE Designer of the Year
Zoe Corstorphan has never considered herself as a creative person, but since winning Wedding Cake Designer of the Year at the Geelong Wedding Business...