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Truck driving delivers Adam new start

IT'S been a tough three years, but Adam is slowly beginning to feel like himself again. In 2018, while living in WA and working in...

Angels straight to your door

TORQUAY locals, Scott and Sarah Butler started Organic Angels, a home delivery service of certified organic produce in 2006. The idea for the business was...

Your children following a separation

For many parents, a breakdown of their relationship can create concern about their ability to provide financially for their children. Most parents would be aware...

Fire Danger Period – Can I or Can’t I?

Remedial Massage students benefit from local practical work placement

FOR many years, local business Jan Juc – Torquay Chiropractic and Sports Clinic has taken on work placement in The Gordon’s remedial massage students. The...

Two Feet and a Heartbeat walk coming together for this weekend

THIS year’s Geelong Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk is right around the corner. Originally planned to take place on October 10 at Armstrong...

Scotchmans Hill continues a tradition of absolute excellence

“GOOD wine can be made in the winery, but great wine is made in the vineyard.” Chief winemaker Robin Brockett says Scotchmans Hill focuses on...

Lon inspires exhibition

The thrill experienced by Claire Gemes four years ago as she purchased her very first original piece of art for her soon to be...

INTERSPORT 2021 Christmas Catalogue

New silo art a drawcard for Rochester

WHO has seen the squirrel glider and the azure kingfisher? Well, there is going to be more to see. The small town of Rochester in...

Surf Coast Century to come to life (finally!)

THE Surf Coast Century will finally come to life on Saturday, December 4, after being postponed twice due to COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions. Celebrating...

Land prices rise twice as fast as building materials

The cost of residential land has risen more than twice as fast as the cost of building materials over the past year, says a...

Builders push for more industry support

Master Builders Victoria has successfully advocated to the Victorian Government to amend the application process for its Business Costs Assistance Program round four –...

Types of houses: what’s the difference?

The saying may go that your home is your castle - but there is more than one type of home with residences in Australia...

Torquay agent recognised as one of Belle Property’s finest

REAL estate agent Peter Julian, of Belle Property Geelong and Torquay, has been named the No 1 agent for Principal Transactions Nationally at the...

Ultimate Coastal Living Experience Awaits

Old Torquay remains top of mind for those looking for their ultimate forever home in central Torquay, and Anderson Street, running from the highway...

Furniture for future generations

The fine craftsmanship of Ross Thompson Furniture formulates into modern and minimalist designs that can easily be the centrepiece of a room. You can see...

Jewellery designed in the heart of Torquay

TORQUAY jeweller, artist and mum Sarah Broadhead works from her backyard studio crafting handmade jewellery inspired by the coast. Sarah's business, This Design, is a...

Shire to change Australia Day arrangements

THE Surf Coast Shire council will drop its Australia Day celebration on January 26 next year and every year from now on, with the...

Surf Coast to exit lockdown tomorrow, Geelong unknown

HEALTH Minister Martin Foley today said the Surf Coast Shire would come out of lockdown at 11.59 tomorrow night, Sunday, September 26. It is unknown...

Wagtail wonders lift community spirit

ARTIST Mike McLean breaks into a smile as he does a quick mental count of how many wagtail paintings he has produced in recent...

Escape to the country

HINTERLAND living is the desire of many, a place to get away from it all and create your own private piece of paradise while...

Buying success in hot markets

Elevated demand in a time of continued low advertised supply means many potential purchasers are missing out on buying property, according to a national...

Housing turnover reaches the highest level in nearly 12 years

CORELOGIC estimates there were almost 598,000 house and unit sales across Australia over the year ending August 2021; the highest number of annual sales...