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Swooping season has flown in

SWOOPING season is here, and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is reminding Victorians that some bird species may swoop people...

Applications open to fix mobile blackspots

APPLICATIONS have opened for the fourth round of the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson has encouraged...

Legality of horses on beaches questioned

A COMMUNITY group against commercial horse training on Warrnambool’s beaches argues the activity might not be lawfully permitted, but the Warrnambool City Council says...

New firefighting vehicles roll out in the Otways

COMMUNITIES in the Otways will benefit from new firefighting vehicles that will boost the firefighting capabilities of Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) staff. The district...

Guided walk showcases a cultural tour through time

EARLIER this month, Corrina Eccles of the Wadawurrung led a group of 21 walkers on a guided tour of over 40km of the Surf...

Older Australians missing out on vital exercise to stay healthy

A NATIONAL survey by Australia's national science agency has revealed how the health of older Australians could suffer if they don't flex their muscles...

Pelican Shores to hold open day

THE Geelong Seniors Festival has been taking place throughout the month, and to celebrate, Pelican Shores is opening its gates and hosting an open...

Leading US horse whisperer to attend Winchelsea clinic

STUDENTS from as far as Western Australia and regional NSW are travelling to near Winchelsea next month for an exclusive three-day clinic at to...

BALLARAT LAST SALE IN OLD YARDS

Agents, farmers, buyers and onlookers turned out in force to witness an end of an era as the last sale was conducted at the...

J Ball hits the Surf Coast

J-Ball, a new social version of hockey developed by Hockey Victoria in partnership with VicHealth and Torquay Hockey Club, has arrived in the Surf...

Letters To The Editor – Octorber 25, 2018

Anglesea needs a town bus

GRAPEVINE: Craft beer storm leaves pleasantly sour taste

Whether you’re a beer drinker or not, you would have noticed the unprecedented growth in craft breweries over the past five to 10 years. In...

EYEING THE WEEKEND – October 25, 2018

FRIDAY 26/10

DANI SALVO FOSTERS fearless creativity

These are new and exciting times for Dani Salvo, the local ceramic artist and maker behind ‘Be My Keeper’. Due to the popularity of her...

ART AND CRAFT IS COOL AT art’sKool

The arts’Kool Studio in Ocean Grove is set to showcase some beautiful creative work by chief executive oficer Kaz McGlynn, along with kids, teens,...

GLASS ART PIECES INSPIRED BY natural worlds

Breathing air into molten glass to blow, hand shape and spin it to create small sculptures and jewellery is one of Glenda Mac Naughton’s...

EUROPEAN INFLUENCES INSPIRE Soula’s work

Artist and Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop director Soula Mantalvanos will open her personal studio for the upcoming Bellarine Arts Trail. Soula will open the doors...

MYALIE’S ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THAT elusive design

Myalie Loveday loves her family and her passion is handcrafting unique original designed jewellery and creations. The owner of Silver Bear Designs, Myalie began her...

WEAR, FURNISH OR ADMIRE KIM’S unique work

Kim Doherty produces unique hand-made textiles to wear, to furnish and to admire. Kim is excited by textiles; by working with what are essentially ancient...

DAVID’S GLASS ART a must sea

Glass artist David Hobday says he loves living close to the sea because it offers an ever-changing source of inspiration for him. “From the power...

SISTERS COMBINE ARTISTIC TALENTS THROUGH Swellarts

Hand-carved stone sculptures will feature in the garden of creative duo Carolyn McKinnon and Meryl Hodgson in Point Lonsdale. The twin sisters have transformed the...

ELDER ADVOCATE OPENS GEELONG OFFICE

Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) is a statewide service and a member of the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN), and now has an office in...

LIBERAL NATIONALS PLEDGE MORE MONEY FOR HEADSPACE

The Liberal Nationals say they will make sure young Victorians have access to the mental health services they need, regardless of where they live,...

Town by town snapshot: Drysdale

The size of Drysdale is approximately 40.1 square kilometres with eight parks covering nearly 1.6 per...