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Free service launches to help with mental wellbeing

A new dedicated Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is now available to support all Australians to manage the impact of the pandemic on their...

Grapevine: Austrian wines on the top shelf

Austria has had a hard time establishing its wines on the international market for some time.

Victorian boat ramps and jetties closed

THE Victorian Department of Transport has closed boat ramps and jetties across the state to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. As of Wednesday...

A way to release jaw tension

Ever woken up with a splitting headache and an unusually tight jaw?  Or caught yourself clenching your jaw while concentrating on an important task...

New name, same service

Since 2012 Surf Coast Home Doctor has been a trusted name in the Surf Coast community. Providing outstanding healthcare to local families in the...

When Bells Beach welcomed the world

BY CHRISTINE BARR, TORQUAY MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS WHILE this year’s Rip Curl Pro has unfortunately been suspended, 2020 marks 50 years since the World Titles...

Gary’s swell times at Bells

GARY Dunne was well into his career reporting on surfing before he experienced the Rip Curl Pro in person, but now more than three...

City of Greater Geelong council stand down staff

THE City of Greater Geelong Council recently stood down more than 500 staff members due to the financial hardships caused by the coronavirus. The city's...

Football Victoria suspends play until end of May

FOOTBALL Victoria recently announced all soccer activities would be suspended until May 31. The governing body previously announced matches would resume on April 14, but...

Looking after pets in lockdown

PEOPLE are being encouraged to take measures not only to look after their own health, but also the health of their furry friends. RSPCA Victoria...

Lions go digital for Good Friday Appeal

THE Torquay Lions Club has gone digital to ensure their Good Friday Appeal can continue in the absence of their traditional fundraising methods. The Lions...

Councils ramp up cleaning in public areas

THE Surf Coast Shire Council and City of Greater Geelong Council have bolstered cleaning programs to minimise the spread of coronavirus. Shire council chief executive...

Schools get creative to commemorate Anzac Day

WHILE the Victorian Returned and Services League (RSL) has been forced to cancel their Anzac Day services because of the coronavirus, local schools are...

Events Geelong goes virtual

EVENTS Geelong recently launched Virtual Events to provide people with an alternate way to enjoy new experiences even while in lockdown. The events themselves vary...

Child Protection campaign launches

CRIME Stoppers and the eSafety Commissioner recently launched a nationwide Child Protection campaign. The awareness initiative seeks to keep children safe from sexual abuse and...

Avoiding the flu

Direct Chemist Outlet is encouraging people to be proactive in avoiding influenza this year. They are helping people avoid the flu through their in-pharmacy vaccination...

Beaches closed to prevent gatherings

BEACHES across the Surf Coast have been closed by various authorities in a bid to stop people gathering and risking the spread of coronavirus. After...

Independent panel to assess new Foundation 61 site

THE City of Greater Geelong recently announced they would be request an independent panel to review the viability of a women's-only community at a...

City announce First Nations Heritage Grants

THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the formation of a First Nations Heritage Grants fund to protect the history of the region's...

Buy Surf Coast campaign launched

THE Surf Coast Business Collective has launched their 'Buy Surf Coast' campaign to support local businesses amid the difficulties posed by coronavirus. The campaign seeks...

Grossman builds on family legacy

STEVE Grossman's immense contribution to Torquay Football Club is not only apparent through the amount of people at the club who know and respect...

Tigers pull up socks for community

TORQUAY Tigers Football Netball Club players and staff are putting the disappointment of the BFNL season's postponement behind them and turning their focus to...

Diving deep for inner peace

DOZENS of metres beneath the ocean’s surface, with scarcely any light and no source of oxygen, Torquay chiropractor Michael Cheesman made a discovery –...

Torquay SLSC clubhouse graffitied

TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) members arrived at the clubhouse on Saturday to find much of it covered in graffiti. Much of the clubhouse’s...