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January 29, 2018
Allenby and Lonard return for tournament
The Oates Vic Open, the only golf tournament world-wide that sees men and women battle it out for equal prize money, returns to Barwon...
January 29, 2018
Joy rides at Jan Juc
HITTING the waves this summer is a given for some, but a luxury for others who find navigating the sand challenging with loved ones...
January 29, 2018
Book fines canned following food donations
GIVETH and you shall receive, according to Geelong Library’s annual Food for Fines campaign that sees library fees waived for food. The campaign, which ran...
January 29, 2018
Summer scorcher sees full beaches and safety messages
WITH temperatures around the Surf Coast and the Bellarine reaching 40 degrees last week, people arrived to beaches and rivers in droves. Jan Juc was...
January 29, 2018
Wonder women wanted
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2018 Monica Hayes Community Award that recognises women striving for gender equality within the community. Established in 2016, the...
January 26, 2018
Research delves into dogs on coast
THE IMPACT of population and dogs on Barwon Coast beaches is the focus of a new Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) research project. BCCM...
January 26, 2018
Cyclist injured in Surf Coast crash
A FEMALE cyclist in her 50s has sustained head injuries after colliding with a car on Tuesday morning on the Surf Coast Highway, Torquay. The...
January 26, 2018
Grove teen puts hands and heart of gold to good use
HIGH school can be challenging at the best of times, and having dyslexia doesn’t help 14-year-old Georgie Demir, yet this remarkable teen has dedicated...
January 26, 2018
Grove’s travel champions awarded
IT WAS a clean sweep for the Ocean Grove Helloworld Travel team after every member received an award from the Helloworld Frontliners Forum held...
January 26, 2018
Fresh food for popular eatery
GROUND Zero Café in Drysdale has re-opened its doors and is serving up a fresh dishes thanks to new owners Patrick and Grace Lamanna. Having...
January 26, 2018
Borough to celebrate Australia Day, kites in Grove
THE Borough of Queenscliffe Council has confirmed Australia Day celebrations will go ahead despite an increased pressure to change the date. Borough of Queenscliffe mayor...
January 26, 2018
Cruise delivers for Bellarine
PORTARLINGTON was abuzz with excitement on Tuesday morning with the arrival of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship. Carrying 2,000 passengers and crew, droves disembarked onto...
January 26, 2018
Favourite farm gets grant
ONE of the Bellarine Peninsula’s most idyllic wineries, Basils Farm, has been recognised by the federal government, receiving a $300,000 grant. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull...
January 22, 2018
Teens drop good drops as drinking decreases
A new study has shown Australian teenagers are reporting lower drinking rates than their peers two decades ago. The Deakin University study in collaboration with...
January 22, 2018
Art in three dimensions at art space
The Surf Coast Art Space has launched Summer Sculpture, their newest exhibition with more than 100 pieces from 30 sculptors on show. The exhibition presented...
January 22, 2018
Its go time for junior rangers in parks
KIDS and their families are discovering the secrets of Victoria’s national parks and reserves this summer thanks to a junior rangers program. The initiative run...
January 15, 2018
Archibald boosts Geelong economy
A cool $6 million has been injected into the regions local economy thanks to Geelong Gallery’s Archibald Prize exhibition. The City of Greater Geelong in...
January 12, 2018
Test sail and sea at try day
IT’S A case of sail and see, with Torquay Sailing Club’s “Try Sailing” workshops starting on January 14. Running over the school holidays, the workshops...
January 12, 2018
Helicopter to the rescue in Grove
THE Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter rescued a man at RAAFs Beach in Ocean Grove last week after he became caught in a rip. Life Saving...
January 8, 2018
Laughs loved at Lorne Hotel
Lorne Hotel is expecting another sold out event when comedians Dave Hughes and Dave O’Neil come to town January 12. Gracing our television screens and...
January 4, 2018
Knowledge without boundaries at U3A
THE University of the Third Age (U3A) is readying themselves for their inaugural summer school, with retirees on the Surf Coast embarking on an...
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