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Ring a ding ding, board raffle is king

THE annual Bell’s board raffle has been a staple fundraiser for the Torquay Boardriders Club for many, many years. When the surfing legends come to...

Rory’s Rambles: Good Friday Appeal success

EVERY parent knows the anxiety associated with having sick kids, and even more so when they need hospital care. Many parents within Villawood’s broad community...

At home with Michael Di Sciascio

Mike Di Sciascio has deep roots in Torquay’s surfing history.

Build your perfect home with Coastyle

For Coastyle Building Solutions, creating homes is not just a job – it’s a passion. Based in Indented Head, the company has a staff of...

Eggstravaganza raises record for the kids

The fifth annual “Easter Eggstravaganza” held at the Queenscliff Bowling Tennis and Croquet Club was another huge success, raising a record $38,125 for the...

Pupils celebrate support of men’s shed members

ST LEONARDS Primary School pupils gathered to thank members of their local men’s shed during a ceremony last week. School captains Brianna and Max said...

Pupils celebrate shed support

St Leonards Primary School pupils thanked members of their local Men’s Shed for their support during a ceremony last week. Pictured are pupils Ethan...

Fanning stays alive as Pro finals beckon

THE Rip Curl Pro was called off for the day yesterday (Wednesday) with improved conditions projected for an exciting Finals Day today (Thursday) at...

Auditor-General issues coastal asset warning

A NEW report from the state’s Auditor-General has sounded a warning on coastal assets, and appears to support a significantly different management model for...

Rip Curl Community Cup to tee off again

THE Rip Curl Community Cup is on again, with the surfing label teeing off in Torquay to support a worthy cause on April 13. The...

Footy fans keep ferry going

GEELONG footy fans and the general public got a taste of what Bellarine residents have been lucky enough to enjoy for the last 18...

David defies doctors to breathe life into each day

OCEAN Grove’s David Wynne says his dad often says jokingly, “if I knew you were going to live this long, I wouldn’t have sold...

Pros and kids take to the water for surf day

KIDS with Cystic Fibrosis teamed up with professional surfers at Torquay Surf Beach last week for a morning of fun therapy. Surfing champions, such as...

Seasonal menu hits the tracks for Q Train

A CHANGE of season means a delicious new menu has arrived to The Q Train, one of Victoria’s most popular dining experiences. Their seasonal new...

Kings Funerals to take a seat on the Bizz3228 couch

Kings Funerals to take a seat on the Bizz3228 couchKINGS Funerals will be the special guest at Bizz3228's April networking event, to be held...

Children enjoy big day of play

GEELONG’S Big Play Day last week offered free fun, exciting activities and interactive entertainment. Moving indoors to Geelong's GMHBA Stadium, the day out for families...

L2P celebrates 200 licenced drivers and a new car

THE City of Greater Geelong’s L2P group is celebrating the achievement of 200 successful learner drivers who now have driver licences through the mentoring...

Japanese students follow the birds to the Bellarine

A DELEGATION of students from Nagoya in Japan visited the Bellarine last week to learn more about migratory birds who frequent the wetlands between...

Runners hit the sand for Sheepwash

HUNDREDS of competitors of all ages took part in the 39th annual Barwon Coast Sheepwash Classic at the weekend. From serious competitors to fun runners,...

Letters To The Editor – April 5, 2018

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Footy festival kicks on in Torquay North

THE footballs were flying in Torquay North over Easter as the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) hosted a Festival of Footy. Held at Banyul-Warri Fields on...

Geelong-Melbourne rail rated a national infrastructure priority

INFRASTRUCTURE Australia (IA) has slated better rail connections between Geelong and Melbourne are a priority, and should be finished within 15 years. Last week, the...

Brett Luxford appointed Geelong’s acting CEO

BRETT Luxford has been appointed acting chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong, until a permanent replacement for the outgoing Kelvin Spiller...

City seeks grant to improve Burdoo Reserve

THE City of Greater Geelong will apply to the state government for a $100,000 grant to help fund an upgrade of Burdoo Reserve. The grant...