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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...