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September 26, 2018
TORQUAY’S IRONMEN READY FOR HAWAII
The 2011 Hawaiian Ironman triathlon left Torquay’s Ben O’Neill with heat stroke. He finished in a time of 10 hours and 13 minutes, but he...
September 26, 2018
Laugh FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Comedians of the highest calibre will arrive in Torquay on October 4 to raise money for local charity Ocean Mind during A Barrell of...
September 26, 2018
Get things done with Hire a Hubby
WHEN a project that started with gusto has turned into a half-finished nightmare, the team at Hire a Hubby Torquay can turn your headache...
September 19, 2018
Torquay’s Sadler king of stunts
The Whistleblower the largest Australian-Chinese official coproduction in Victoria’s history, has commenced the second round of filming in Geelong. The film is being co-produced by...
September 19, 2018
A fine spring Halliday for wine scholar
For one week in November, Steve Paul from Oakdene Wines will be exposed to a selection of the world’s best wines under the guidance...
September 19, 2018
Run, walk or waddle on wine trail
If you’re worried about extra calories in wine, Grapest is the event for you, where you work up a sweat over a variety of...
September 19, 2018
Sand, sea and STIs
A surge in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in the Surf Coast is prompting calls for locals to look after their own sexual health and...
September 12, 2018
Tickets to toast on sale
TOAST to the Coast, a favourite weekend for wine lovers, is fast approaching with tickets to the annual event now on sale. Celebrating the iconic...
September 12, 2018
White going somewhere with DEBUT NOVEL
Nowhere Child, the bestselling debut thriller from Ocean Grove local Christian White, is now the fastest-selling Australian debut fiction title on record. From humble beginnings...
September 12, 2018
BRIAR the brumby whisperer
Briar Morris describes herself as a fun-loving and horse-mad individual that loves doing wild things, and it doesn’t get any wilder then working as...
September 12, 2018
SUNDAY SESSIONS IN Spring
Awake from your winter hibernation and head down to Basils Farm to enjoy the return of their Sunday Sessions. Running September through to April, grab...
September 12, 2018
Flower and food lovers delight
Geelong Flower Farm fans are rejoicing with everyone’s favourite botanical destination now home to delicious food through neighbouring venue The Fork N Flower café. The...
September 12, 2018
Ambo advocates for kids
Local paramedic Dave Watson sees first hand the lifelong effects sexual abuse can have on a child, often treating them as adults dealing with...
September 12, 2018
LOCAL YOGA MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS TRIAL UNDER WAY
A new trial from Deakin University and Barwon Health will examine how yoga could be used to complement traditional psychological treatments for people with...
September 6, 2018
Blitz your garden today with Chris Hay
CHRIS Hay Gardening has been operating in the region since last year, specialising in garden clean-ups and makeovers. Owner Chris Hay has been working within...
September 5, 2018
Ocean Grove Barnacles have a big day out
OCEAN Grove Preschool’s four-year-old kinder group the Barnacles headed off for a day of adventures surprising residents at Arcare in Point Lonsdale on August...
September 5, 2018
Third in state for young netballers
The year 7/8 girls’ team from St Ignatius College in Drysdale have pulled off an impressive feat coming third in the Netball Victoria Schools...
September 5, 2018
A fur go for animals at next election
RSPCA Victoria is putting out a rallying cry for a “Furry Army” to help get animal welfare on the agenda of candidates and political...
September 5, 2018
HILLTOP HOODS to headline Falls
In its 26th year, the Falls Festival returns one year older and wiser delivering a just-announced killer line-up over three days of festivities. Thousands will...
September 5, 2018
Boyes and the blues
Multi-award-winning blues woman Fiona Boyes is appearing live at Ocean Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on September 15. The Australian blues guitarist, vocalist,...
September 5, 2018
McKie high: TO BASE CAMP ON A BIKE
You could go a lifetime without experiencing an adventure the size that Jacob McKie is about to embark on. The 13-year-old from Torquay is putting...
September 5, 2018
ART HAVEN THE HIVE turns two
The Hive Gallery in Ocean Grove recently celebrated its secondyear milestone, continuing to place a focus on the Greater Geelong and Bellarine. Aiming to feature...
September 5, 2018
It’s OK to not be OK
On September 13, Train Fitness Professionals (TFP) Torquay will host a group Metafit session to provide people an opportunity to start talking to one...
September 5, 2018
See clearly this spring
The arrival of spring signals the end of the winter blues for some but the start of dreaded hay fever for others. According to Roy...
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