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July 3, 2019
New Ryman village planned for Ocean Grove
RYMAN Healthcare is planning to build a new retirement village on Shell Road in Ocean Grove. The site is close to local shops and will...
July 3, 2019
Drysdale residents step up campaign for shared footpath
BELLARINE Springs Retirement Village residents have stepped up their fight for footpaths to be built in Drysdale’s growing residential area by submitting a petition. Local resident...
June 26, 2019
LOCALS AMONG 2019 LIVE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS LIST
Music Victoria has announced the successful applicants for its 2019 Live Music Professionals program, which will see participants paired with some of the state’s...
June 26, 2019
Creative journey ON SHOW AT SURF COAST ART SPACE
A new exhibition titled Art Journal is on show at Anglesea’s Surf Coast Art Space, featuring artworks created in a range of art mediums...
June 26, 2019
GREAT OCEAN ROAD comes alive for Love Winter in Aireys
THIS YEAR’S Love Winter in Aireys Festival is shaping up to be the best instalment yet, with a host of seasonal activities and events...
June 26, 2019
Warm up with Winter Shiraz Weekend at Basils Farm
Swan Bay’s Basils Farm is gearing up to host the “Winter Shiraz Weekend” next month, giving wine enthusiasts the chance to enjoy a glass...
June 26, 2019
AUSSIE COMEDY GREATS UNITE FOR PRETTY SONGS SUNG BY HILARIOUS MEN
Steven Gates met Paul McDermott 20 years ago at the 1999 ARIA Awards. Paul (Doug Anthony All Stars) was hosting the event alongside Bob...
June 26, 2019
Take a trip on the Bellarine Railway
Take a scenic journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale or Lakers Siding, travelling alongside Swan Bay and through remnant bush. Trains depart from Queenscliff and Drysdale...
June 26, 2019
Deans Marsh PS salutes diversity
DEANS Marsh Primary School hosted a “Cultural Celebration Day” on Wednesday June 19, giving students, teachers, families, and community members the opportunity to celebrate...
June 26, 2019
Geelong’s creativity goes on show
GEELONG mayor Bruce Harwood says the city “has been heard loud and clear” at the recent UNESCO conference in Italy. Cr Harwood and the city’s...
June 26, 2019
ANOTHER WIN FOR TORQUAY’S CALLUM WATSON
Torquay jazz man Callum Watson has won the Geelong Youth Award for Arts and Music, with his impact on international and local audiences landing...
June 26, 2019
Impact of fine mess debated in Parliament
THE state Opposition has criticised state Labor over the fallout of errors and delays at Fines Victoria on councils such as the City of...
June 26, 2019
Roger Grant sails away from tourism role
LONG-serving Geelong tourism boss Roger Grant was given a rousing send-off by colleagues and friends at an event in Grovedale last week. Mr Grant, the...
June 26, 2019
IN BRIEF
Work begins on Torquay North roundabout MAJOR construction began on Monday on a new roundabout at the intersection of Surf Coast Highway, Messmate Road and...
June 26, 2019
All hands on hempcrete
FRESHWATER Creek Steiner School put hempcrete to the test the weekend before last and hosted a hands-on building workshop. Conducted by Southern Hemp’s David Brian,...
June 19, 2019
Elite Taekwondo kicks to victory
STUDENTS from Torquay’s Elite Taekwondo have participated in three competitions over the last three weeks, putting their skills in sparring and patterns disciplines to...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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,...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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...
June 19, 2019
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...
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