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Stand up for good health

Sit-stand desks for Australian office workers could be a costeffective way to combat spiralling rates of obesity-related health issues according to Deakin University. Deakin’s newly...

Tracking mental health

Millions of Australians living with common health issues such as asthma, hypertension, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at higher risk of mental health conditions...

Open day for Oxygen College

OXYGEN College’s Geelong campus is set to open its doors to the public for their annual open day on August 25. Offering courses in photography,...

Victorians find their happy place in short breaks

A NEW regional Victoria campaign Your Happy Space, has launched and builds on the success of Wander Victoria, highlighting regional Victoria’s stunning natural beauty. Victorians...

Madame Butterfly lands at Potato Shed

Melbourne City Ballet will bring the powerful story of Madame Butterfly for a one-off performance at the Potato Shed on August 17 as part...

ROCK and RETURN up to NETBALL

After four children and a 35-year hiatus from netball, 56-year-old Rhonda Anchen has returned to the courts as part of Rock Up Netball. The Netball...

Celebrities launch POLO ARENA

Hundreds of guests arrived to celebrate the launch of Victoria’s first indoor polo arena Red Gum Run Arena at Freshwater Creek August 4. Owner Inge...

NEW PAIGE in coastal craft search

For the past five years, Sherryn Evans has driven daughter Paige, 11, across the coast searching for craft lessons and now there’s finally lessons...

Would you like a siding with that? Q TRAIN WINS TWO AWARDS

The Q Train has won two peak industry excellence awards, two months shy of their first anniversary. The Drysdale-Queenscliff gourmand rail operator won Restaurant &...

PBS listing to save sufferers thousands

As of August 1, MAVIRET a new hepatitis C treatment is listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). MAVIRET, an eight-week, pan-genotypic treatment for chronic...

SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES inundated with members

When Gemma Willocks posted a question on Surfcoast Community Noticeboard asking if there was an interest in creating a women’s social club, she had no...

CAUSE CLOSE TO HOME FOR KINGY

Geelong legend Billy Brownless will join a slew of local personalities and peers for Sunday’s Light up the Green, transforming GMHBA Stadium into a...

Don’t be a mug, use a REUSABLE CUP

From Elmo laden ceramic mugs, to cups adorned with “Best Dad” and Dora the Explorer, the range of mugs in Ocean Grind’s mug library...

Paint, sip and graze a hit

ART lovers painted their own masterpiece, sipped wine and enjoyed a delicious grazing table under the tutelage of established artist Chloe at Mt Duneed...

Star launches new studio

IN A massive coup for Geelong, k rock sourced international pop superstar Bebe Rexha to launch the Geelong Broadcasters’ new hi-tech studios on July...

Festival SET to be CHARMED

On track to sell-out for the fourth year in a row, the Queenscliff Music Festival has dropped its second line up brimming with first...

Eyeing The Weekend – August 2, 2018

FRIDAY 3/8

Get dancing with Dusty

Dusty Springfield’s greatest hits will be brought to life during an exciting tribute show dedicated to Britain’s most famous female pop singer. Wendy Stapleton is...

World best joins Blackman’s

Blackman’s Brewery has welcomed Glenn Laurie and his highly sought-after expertise in food and produce as their new head chef. Joining the team at Blackman’s...

Theatre troupes set for stage

Experienced and budding performers will take to the stage as part of Anglesea’s One Act Play Festival (OAPF) to battle it out for cash...