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Specsavers eyeing Torquay launch

IT'S not your eyes playing tricks on you: Specsavers is about to open its doors in Torquay. The well-known eyecare franchise will set up in...

Book review with Torquay Books

Minds Went Walking: Paul Kelly's Songs Reimagined Jock Serong, Mark Smith, Neil A. White With contributions by Robbie Arnott, Alice Bishop, Zoe Bradley, Jake Cashion, Sam...

Your Catholic Education starts at St Aloysius

The 2022 School Captains at Saint Aloysius Primary School are in the process of both celebrating their final term of grade 6 but also...

BT digital edition, 25 November

MCH digital edition, 25 November

Tolhurst takes over as Borough Mayor

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has elected Cr Isabelle Tolhurst to be its new mayor, replacing Cr Ross Ebbels, and Cr Fleur Hewitt will be...

Barwon Water restoring basin to community asset

WORK is underway at Barwon Water's former Bellarine Basin in Wallington to decommission the facility, restore the headwaters of the Yarram Creek and transition...

Secondary students learn to care for coast

OBERON High students are emerging as the next generation of coastal conservators through a caring for Country program that's helping them understand the importance...

BT digital edition, 18 November

MCH digital edition, 18 November

The simple big-ticket game changers that can transform Geelong

BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong With a mind to the coming state election, what can the Geelong, Lara, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions...

Interest rates are on the rise

Interest rates are on the rise and many homeowners are anxiously expecting further rate hikes to be announced from the Reserve Bank of Australia...

Share the joy of giving

CHRISTMAS is a time for joy and celebration, but for many in our community, it can be a difficult time. This festive season, we...

One-of-a-kind designs and quality pieces

Black Salt Co is a coastal luxe homewares, furniture and lifestyle brand based on the Surf Coast in Torquay. We are a local family-owned business...

Volunteer directors keep Community Bank on track

WHAT do a newsagency owner, agricultural machine supplier, retired accountant, wool grower, real estate agent, civil contractor, retired barrister, marketing and business sdvisor, surf...

Major beach volleyball event set for Surf Coast debut

THE Surf Coast's status as a destination for elite international sporting events has been bolstered, with The Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest preparing to...

Dentists at the top of their game

Smile Care Denture Clinic is Geelong's longest running and family-owned denture clinic, established by Neil Boyd in 1984, with his son Kurt, starting alongside...

Civic Precinct on national stage for pioneering safety measures

An innovative approach to workplace safety during construction of Geelong's new council offices has earned its builder a state award and consideration for a...

A home of the highest standards

Over the past 50 years, Dennehy Builders have gained an enviable reputation for high-quality, affordable homes. The Torquay-based team strive to make the construction process...

It’s never too late to start your nursing career

HEADING back to study after a long hiatus can be a daunting thought. Still, with passion and persistence, a growing number of career changers are...

Kustom Timber to open new showroom in Geelong

When it comes to flooring, Kustom Timber's engineered timber – which is crafted from premium solid European oak and possesses a stable, multi-layer plywood...

Decorating your home for a lifetime, not just a lifestyle

You may have heard the term "fast fashion". It refers to garments that are mass-produced and sold in high quantities, that follow fast-moving trends. Fast...

Lest we forget, Bellarine

THE Bellarine community will gather today (Friday, November 11) at 11am to remember those who fought and died for Australia, as part of commemorations...

BT digital edition, 11 November