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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...

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG: A day for Noah

Armstrong District Park will host a very special event this Saturday, October 27, to remember young Noah Kelley who recently passed away in his...

LUTHERAN COLLEGE ARTS SOIREE

Geelong Lutheran College is kicking off its 2018 Arts Soiree this Friday, October 26 from 5pm in its brand-new college gymnasium. This is a special...

How to be a good landlord

With the population of renters shifting away from the traditional younger generations to include families and older demographics, it is more important than ever...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Hero product sizzles at local business

The about barbeques & fireplaces team has always had barbeques as a hero product since day one. With our lifestyle and most people now preferring...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Seeing deeper for better eye health

Local optometrist Kirsten Bolton lives on the Surf Coast and loves taking care of the eyes of her community. Kirsten has been an optometrist for...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Planning the best holidays on The Bellarine

BGHoliday Rentals provides a comprehensive holiday accommodation booking service in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and around the Bellarine Peninsula. Our holiday rental properties include luxury...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: The “Sporties” has something for everyone

After undergoing a $2 million renovation, the Leopold Sportsmans Club is the place that has something for everyone. The “Sporties” has expanded to cater for...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Loan Mates can get you the best rate

De Witt & Cruz – LOAN MATES future-proofs your home loan and gets your finances sorted. With property market conditions changing and mortgage rates on...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE:Real Flame’s big sale on this weekend

Real Flame has been in Geelong for over 10 years. Since taking ownership, Stuart Glover has bought with him more than 20 years’ experience working...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Your gateway for professional maintenance

Gateway Automotive was established in 1999 at its existing site in Leopold. Director Paul Hayden has many longterm clientele to thank for his longevity and...

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Personal training by the sea

Just In Time Personal Training expanded from Melbourne to service Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula in August 2017. In that time they have been inundated...