About: james
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...
May 15, 2019
Soccer Mums comes to Ocean Grove
OCEAN Grove mums are learning the basics of soccer thanks to a supportive weekly program. Soccer Mums arrived at Surfside Waves Soccer Club at the...
May 15, 2019
Milestone funding for Headspace Geelong
BARWON Child Youth and Family has raised a record total of $162,540 for Headspace Geelong at the Rotary Club of Belmont’s 2019 Business Charity...
May 15, 2019
Grants recipients will enhance natural values along Great Ocean Road
THREE community groups will share $15,000 in funding from the annual Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC) Coastal Grants Program. Each year, GORCC dedicates funds...
May 15, 2019
Piecing together a marine mystery as more nautilus shells discovered
SINCE the beginning of the year, the Times News Group has received numerous reports of paper nautilus shells that have washed up on beaches...
May 15, 2019
Harnessing people power to make a difference
THE 2019 federal election is just days away and both parties have been throwing money at our communities in hope that your vote will...
May 15, 2019
New clubhouse to open at Lifestyle Ocean Grove this weekend
LIFESTYLE Ocean Grove’s spectacular grand clubhouse will be officially opened this weekend with a carnival-themed celebration on Saturday and you’re invited to join the...
May 9, 2019
Home living turns upside down to make the most of local views
living rooms in many new homes are downstairs, when the best views are often upstairs? For those who live on the coast, downstairs living might...
May 9, 2019
Project wheels are in motion
Wheels are turning as several important projects prepare to come on line, bringing new commercial and recreational facilities at Armstrong. Key among these is a...
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