Geelong runner takes on seventh Surf Coast Century
KEEN Geelong marathon runner Michael Severin will compete in his seventh consecutive Surf Coast Century (SCC) this year in a bid to beat his...
Geelong council supports sea level rise inundation overlay
THE City of Greater Geelong will support a planning model to protect Bellarine residents and properties forecast to be affected by future sea level...
Speaker line-up announced for annual cruise conference
A STRONG speaker line-up has been confirmed for the 23rd annual Australian Cruise Association Conference (ACA) and AGM, which will be held in Geelong...
Play looks at living in isolation and how letters can help
A NEW play using real letters from real people in prison will visit Portarlington Neighbourhood House this weekend. Presented by La Mama Theatre, To Lonely,...
Borough celebrates volunteers at civic celebration
THE Borough of Queenscliffe recognised and thanked volunteers for their continuing outstanding and generous contribution during a civic celebration at Point Lonsdale Bowls Club...
Steps and Boobs staircase replacement in progress
FOLLOWING a detailed design process, works have started on a replacement of the stairs at popular surf access point Steps and Boobs in Jan...
Women in Community Life Advisory Committee doubles to 12
THE City of Greater Geelong Council has endorsed the appointment of six new members to the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee, bringing the...
MAYOR’S COLUMN
Safe bike access on Murray Road Council is seeking feedback on three design options that separate bikes and cars along Murray Road. Murray Road is...
Community invited to have say on new Reconciliation Action Plan
COMMUNITY members are invited to contribute to the City of Greater Geelong’s new Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan aims to build on positive relationships between...
No small beer: Blackman’s wins best brewery award
TORQUAY’S own Blackman’s Brewery was crowned this year’s Champion Small Australian Brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards last Thursday. Opening its doors in August...
Council votes against large hotel for Torquay
THE Surf Coast Shire has supported council officers’ recommendations and rejected plans to build a five-storey hotel in Torquay during a special meeting held...
Links Property founder shortlisted for the Women in Real Estate Awards
The Torquay-based founder of all-female agency Links Property, Lynne Hayden, has been named in the Real Estate Business (REB) Women in Real Estate Awards...
Another big fortnight for Torquay Boardriders
THE conclusion of another busy fortnight for Torquay Boardriders has seen the running of the fourth junior aggregate and many of our members surf...
Award winning builder based in the heart of the coast
COASTYLE Building Solutions is a multi-award-winning builder based on the Bellarine Peninsula for over 10 years. Using a local crew as well as local trades...
Yoga studio’s approach is to nurture the woman, nurture the community
A new yoga studio specialising in pregnancy and postnatal courses has opened in the heart of Jan Juc. Be Kind Studio is a passion...
LOCAL CERAMICIST SHAPES MORE THAN CLAY
Karen Steenbergen moved to Torquay from Altona about two years ago in search of a thriving art community by the water. Luckily for the ceramicist,...
Rising star BOURNE READY FOR NEXT ROLE
Apollo Bay actress Ella Bourne doesn’t cower at the thought of committing herself to something. Returning to the coast from Los Angeles, the hardworking film...
Jump First Ask Later
Urban freestyle, parkour and dance will come together in a new theatre experience Jump First, Ask Later, a story about facing obstacles and finding...
A tale of ADOLESCENCE AND GROWTH
The Potato Shed is presenting the Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of The Violent Outburst that Drew Me To You on Tuesday May 28. Sixteen-year-old Connor...
Torquay Community House gives space to grow
Torquay Community House’s mission is to provide a place where all members of our community can grow, develop and have their lives enriched. The All...
Living and learning by the Sea
Torquay College is a safe and supportive environment with strong links between home, school and the local community. The P-6 school is a place where...
Educating young men of character
St Joseph’s College has a proud tradition of educating young men in the Geelong region for almost 150 years, with education “on top of...
The Geelong College offers excellent start in learning and life
The Geelong College Junior School at Campbell House offers excellence in learning through a Reggio Emilia inspired program. Chinese and French language classes are...
Achieve your best with Diversitat Training
Diversitat Training has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering quality training and education in the community services sector. It offers classroom-based and workplace-based training...