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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...

Your home and investment

ANZ Mobile Lending Surf Coast are your home and investment loan specialists, and a locally owned business led by Phil Haslam. Recently, Mark Tatulaschwili joined...

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...

New video promotes safe cycling on the Surf Coast

A NEW video has been released to encourage riders to play it safe on Surf Coast's roads and trails. The short video showcasing some of...

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...

Gordon Avenue twin towers approved

A NINE and 10-storey, two-tower development in Gordon Avenue has gained approval following a three-day Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing which overturned a...

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...

It’s a family affair at the Surf Coast Suns

IN TERMS of family success at one sporting club, the Rowe/Hoyne family had a 2021 to remember despite a somewhat disappointing sporting year for...

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...

Geelong about to reappoint Scott

Geelong will re-sign Chris Scott for another two seasons, meaning he will become the AFL club's longest-serving coach. The new deal will secure Scott through...

Metricon showcases double storey design excellence across Geelong

In Geelong and surrounds, a growing number of new home buyers are opting to build two-storey homes to maximise the amount of space inside...

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...

Cruise the Murray on the PS Emmylou

Special Limited Koondrook Expedition Cruises - four new departures released