A sustainable future for Geelong
GEELONG council has endorsed a local planning policy in a bid to ensure new developments in the municipality are sustainably designed.
Multi-unit, mixed use and...
Find out more about osteopathy
As part of “Osteopathy Awareness Week” (April) 14-20), Torquay osteopathy clinic Sequence Osteopathy is encouraging residents to find out more about how the alternative...
These are the GOOD OLD DAYS
Longtime Torquay resident Andrew Flitton has lived in and around Torquay for nearly 40 years and has written a new song “Everything Must Change” about the town’s evolving...
Going Bahamas for Vic Open
TWO OF Australia’s brightest young golfing stars, Su Oh and Hannah Green, will depart the Bahamas on an express flight to arrive in time...
Surfwear celebrations
Staff from surfwear companies of different sizes but similar origins enjoyed pre-Christmas events recently. Surf giant Rip Curl held one of their famous Christmas break-up...
A dolly good effort: Shintaro’s gaze helps Paul stay strong
Paul Thompson’s dream of visiting Japan came to fruition this year, bringing home a keepsake with a twist. Nestled in his suitcase was a Japanese...
Highway duplication nears completion
FASTER commute times, increased vehicle safety and reduction in emissions can be expected as work starts on the last stage of the Winchelsea to...
New Year, new space in Winch
THE NEW Year will bring new life to the Winchelsea Common space with works set to begin early 2018. High levels of contaminants including lead...
Harding recalls era of competitive champions
IN AN ERA where participation awards did not exist only medals won by merit, Torquay’s Thomas Harding was a champion. Having won several accolades including...
Farm readies for fun
Basils Farm is readying for hundreds of hungry and thirsty revellers during this weekend’s Toast to the Coast festivities. The Swan Bay winery is looking...
Path to palate perfection
Local winery Oakdene has been awarded most successful exhibitor at this year’s Bendigo Bank Geelong Wine Show alongside several other accolades. The Deakin Geelong Waurn...
Coasters set to toast at Leura
One of Toast to the Coast’s favourite destinations is readying for a fabulous weekend of food, wine and fun. Leura Park’s multi-award-winning favourites will be...
New beer has an old inspiration and launch is reason to celebrate
For those wanting to get in early for their Christmas party or work breakup Little Creatures is launching their third single-batch Reinhold release for...
Top of the tree
CHRISTMAS CAPITOL CONTINUES TO JINGLE BELLS
Geelong continues to lay stake on its Christmas capital claim with a spectacular weekend of festivities planned to launch...Triage of Teddies
Kids and their furry teddy friends are encouraged to come along to the Teddy Bear Hospital running at Westfield Geelong this Sunday. Co-ordinator Tara Grayson...
PLAY Looks At Hoarding
A new La Mama production Birdcage Thursdays takes a theatrical and comical look at some of the issues surrounding hoarding. As described by Health Victoria,...
Death by Suicide Decreases
Less Australians are dying by suicide according to a recent report, which showed 2,866 people took their lives in 2016 compared to 3,027 in...
Search for Festival Stars
Budding young musicians are being encouraged to audition for this year’s Sun Bear Children’s Festival. The event at Spring Creek Reserve from 11am to 3pm...
Connie lives the Goode life
From providing medical aid to thousands of wounded soldiers in World War II to knitting beanies for charities, Connie Goode has spent a lifetime...
Flavour country at the end of the taste trail
The Queenscliff Brewhouse launched their new Regional Tasting Room last week offering tastings and produce from the Bellarine, Otway and Moorabool taste trails. Function and...
Surfing For Sanity
Surfing and wellness festival A New Wave is coming to Torquay on October 15 and hopes to shine the light on mental health and...
Age No Barrier For Triathlon Dad
The old adage “another year older another year wiser” rings true for Torquay’s Nathan Taylor as he touches down in Hawaii ahead of the...
Melburnians to join the party
Port Phillip Ferries has teamed up with Toast to the Coast and Baie Wines for BAIE on the Bay where patrons will enjoy wine...
Happy hour hits Hanoi Kitchen
PATRONS of Barwon Heads’ favourite Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi Kitchen enjoyed the launch of the restaurants new outdoor space last week. Owners Hong and Nick Lee...