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Learn about parenting children who worry

A SERIES of seminars in Barwon Heads will give parents the opportunity to learn about anxiety and strategies to help their child worry less. Drummond...

North Bellarine Film Festival to announce line-up soon

THE North Bellarine Film Festival is dusting off its iconic yellow director’s chair as it finalises another line-up of quality films to be announced...

Tigers and Ammos to play for the Bethany Cup

TRADITIONAL footy rivals Torquay and Geelong Amateur will battle it out on the footy ground on Sunday, but will be united around a common...

Liberals and Labor to battle it out on tax

TAX policy is shaping up as a defining issue between the two major parties in Corangamite, with the Liberals’ Sarah Henderson praising the passage...

Henderson criticises market regulator over insurance trouble

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has taken aim at the market regulator for a lack of action following contentious insurance claims following the bushfires...

International spotlight turns to local pets and people

BELLARINE-based initiatives promoting the human-animal bond will take the spotlight tomorrow when international delegates visit the region. Cherished Pets will host delegates from the International...

Agave stands tall by the beach

NO, it’s not a prehistoric dinosaur, ostrich or emu – it’s a plant! Bells By The Beach Holiday House owner Jan Bell is very proud...

Dog of a year expressed artistically

RACHINGER Gallery is proud to present the first collaborative exhibition by students from Geelong’s four special schools, which opens tomorrow (Friday). Year of the Dog at...

Learn the story of this year’s eminent Australians

A DISTINGUISHED actor, a quantum physician and an NRL star may not at first glance have much in common but their shared career dedication...

Communities get more time to pick their project

REGIONAL communities have more time to put forward their great local ideas for funding, with the deadline for the state government’s Pick My Project...

Fire services urge action on preventable fires

FOR many Victorians, the fire season means the hot and dry days of summer, but it is winter that brings more preventable house fires...

The only sure thing is that things will change

The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the writ er exclusively and do not express the views of the editor or Surf Coast...

Letters To The Editor – June 28, 2018

Don’t touch the trees

Power of music helps fight Parkinson’s

BANDS, artists and enthusiastic crowds converged in Ocean Grove at the weekend, using the power of music to help defeat Parkinson’s Disease. The fifth annual...

Footpath works moving along at Eastern Beach

UPGRADE works to one of Geelong’s most loved walking paths at Eastern Beach are well on their way, with the first half scheduled to...

Take care on roads in winter

WINTER has taken hold across Victoria with the recent snap of cold weather, and VicRoads has reminded drivers that extreme weather and poor light can...

One-stop shop for Bellarine kids

The Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market Day will be returning to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on July 1. Kicking off at 10...

Magic set to arrive at Bellarine Railway

MAGIC will arrive at Bellarine Railway this school holidays when Dazzling Dan performs some special shows. Join Dazzling Dan the Magic Man for a show,...

Prepare to be wiped out at surf museum

Want to be amazed, amused and stunned? Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay to catch the Wipe Out exhibition. Watch exclusive big screen footage...

Cool move to creative hub for art’sKOOL

Great news 16 years in the making for students and art enthusiasts of Bellarine’s much-loved award winning art’sKool and KAZWORKS – they have relocated...