An open letter to the Torquay community
SHARON SAPSTEAD General manager, Regis Torquay Dear Torquay community, It has been almost six months since our home became part of the Regis family and I want...
Building safer workplaces through teaching
FOR Chris Jones, professional growth has always been grounded in practical experience. After more than two decades working across industry, he reached a point where...
Around the greens
JUNIOR golfers, strong stableford scoring and fog-affected mornings featured across another busy week of competition at Curlewis, The Sands, Anglesea and Torquay. Curlewis hosted a...
Fighting for experience
MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA For many young martial artists, the first step into competition does not happen under bright lights or inside crowded arenas. Instead,...
MCH digital edition, May 22
BT digital edition, May 22
Woman found safe after Ocean Grove air and water search
A woman reported missing off the coast of Ocean Grove on Monday evening has been found safe and well. Victoria Police confirmed the woman was...
Two men charged over Lara attack
Two men have been charged following an alleged violent home invasion and assault in Lara last month that left two tradesmen seriously injured. Geelong Crime...
Search continues for missing woman in Ocean Grove
Water and air units have been called in to support the search for a missing woman in Ocean Grove. Police are continuing to search the...
Scotchmans Hill’s famous barrel hall wine sale returns: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May, 10am–3pm
One of the Bellarine Peninsula's most anticipated wine weekends is back, with the return of the iconic Scotchmans Hill Barrel Hall Wine Sale. Bigger, bolder...
Two accounts, one costly mistake: why offset and redraw are not the same thing
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM Borrowers with money to spare are often told an offset account and a redraw facility do the same job. Both reduce...
The 2026 Ballarat Heritage Festival full program reveals four days of Hidden Histories
THE 2026 festival explores the cultural forces that have shaped Ballarat, from the world's oldest continuing culture and gold rush migration through to the...
Turning the racing track pink for a cause
A splash of pink will roll onto the track at the Geelong Harness Racing Club this May, as Harness Racing Victoria's annual Pacing for...
Aireys Inlet rolls out month-long festival
A daring Surf Coast community is set to give the coastal calendar a bold shake-up at a time of year when local towns traditionally...
ABC host Alice Zaslavsky to headline Sovereign Hill’s Heritage Harvest Weekend, 23-24 May
SOVEREIGN Hill's much-loved Heritage Harvest Weekend returns 23-24 May, 2026 with a star-studded culinary line-up, led by acclaimed cook, author, and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky...
Surf Coast Writers Festival ready to go as community support shines
THE Surf Coast Writers Festival is just over a month away, with tickets already selling fast for the highly anticipated one-day event set to...
Around the Greens
STRONG scoring, a hole-in-one and several tightly contested monthly medal events highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast and Bellarine. At The...
MCH digital edition, May 15
BT digital edition, May 15
Healthy ageing starts long before old age
SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is encouraging women to think proactively about healthy ageing, with a growing focus on supporting women through every stage of...
Geelong set for a night of festival laughs this July
ADAM CARSWELL Missed the buzz of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival? Geelong audiences won't have to travel far to get a taste of it. The festival's...
From bike to break: new surf film follows 2000km journey
PANCHO SYMES A new surf film set to screen in Aireys Inlet follows New Zealand-born surfer Johanna Brebner on a 2,000km journey across Aotearoa, chasing...
Retro double bill brings Bowie and ABBA to Geelong
ADAM CARSWELL A double hit of nostalgia is heading to Geelong, with Bowie and ABBA tributes set to share the stage for one night only. The...