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May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 16, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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,...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
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...
May 15, 2019
Kip McGrath Torquay goes from strength to strength
Week One, Term Two, 2016, saw eight students through the door of Kip McGrath Torquay. Three years later we have 10 times that number! Five...
May 15, 2019
Nazareth Catholic Primary celebrates 40th anniversary
It’s time to celebrate! Nazareth Catholic Primary School’s 40th Anniversary. Nazareth school has been at the heart of the Grovedale community since 1979. We are now...
May 15, 2019
Life worthy learning at Christian College Geelong
Whether you are young, old or somewhere in between, your school days will have, almost without exception, included the study of English, Maths and...
May 15, 2019
Big Red Kidney Bus stops in Torquay
THE Big Red Kidney Bus (BRKB) holiday dialysis project – a joint venture between Monash Health and Kidney Health Australia – has stopped off...
May 15, 2019
Must love dogs – the social movement for four-legged friends
A MELBOURNE dog walking group is launching on the Surf Coast next month, giving collie and sheltie owners the opportunity to meet with new...
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