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October 8, 2024
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
October 8, 2024
Stepping out for premmies
AN annual initiative aimed at supporting parents and families with babies born prematurely is being held in the region once again later this month. Now...
October 7, 2024
Region to feature in filmmaker’s second production
VICTORIAN filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes has announced plans to produce her next feature film, Olivia, in Ballarat and Melbourne. The young actor and director will...
October 6, 2024
Local artist profile: Jenny Carr
THIS week we chat with mixed-media artist Jenny Carr, who says being creative is a wonderful way to live, and encourages aspiring artists to...
October 5, 2024
Workshop to empower women to thrive
A PAIR of local health practitioners are hoping to empower women to thrive in their lives at their first co-hosted wellbeing workshop. 'Relaxed and Resilient' will...
October 4, 2024
Luncheon delivers plus to charity
MORE than 250 people stepped out in colour and style to support Kids+ at its 12th annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The event at The...
October 2, 2024
Director appointed at new Torquay childcare centre
ONLY About Children (OAC) has appointed Shayne Cronin as campus director of its new childcare and kindergarten in Torquay, slated to open later this...
September 28, 2024
Friends’ botanical efforts rewarded
FRIENDS of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens have been presented with Handbury Awards from the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens. Val Richards was awarded...
September 28, 2024
Tornadoes finish 2024 on a high note
ANOTHER year of successes has the Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club well placed to enter the 2025 season at full speed. Tornadoes vice-president Andrew Crowley said...
September 27, 2024
Tolo’s story raises spirits
JUST as any elite athlete has done, gun basketballer Marianna Tolo has ridden the highs and lows. The latest chapter in the story of the...
September 27, 2024
Dedicated Tiger receives life membership
A REVERED figure within the Torquay Netball Club has been recognised with the club's highest honour. Four-time premiership Tiger and eight-time A Grade club best...
September 27, 2024
United names WNBL naming rights sponsor
AUSTRALIAN fastening company INFASTECH will be a part of history when Geelong United undertakes its inaugural season, signing on as the club's WNBL name...
September 27, 2024
Griffin’s desire to be best has not waned
THERE have already been four WNBL titles won and celebrated, but Bendigo Spirit star Kelsey Griffin has not waivered in her desire for more...
September 25, 2024
Netball test series decider on court tonight
THOUSANDS of netball fans will pack Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena for tonight’s (25/09) decider in the three-match netball Test series between Australia and...
September 23, 2024
Corinne takes the cake at newsagent awards
LOCAL businesswoman Corinne Nigro has been lauded for her dedication to the newsagent industry and been awarded statewide honours. Ms Nigro was crowned the Victorian...
September 22, 2024
Driving the cheese train
A love of cheese and a gap in the market sparked Geelong's Jo Bangles to set out and bring Australia's first ever cheese train...
September 22, 2024
TEDx to return to the Surf Coast
TEDx Talks will return to the Surf Coast next month, with the latest iteration to be based around the theme of "undercurrent". The five-hour TEDx...
September 15, 2024
Creating joy with colour
Geelong artist Steph Chapman surrounds herself with colour, and first picked up a paintbrush after a health diagnosis in 2019. The challenging news of a...
September 15, 2024
Dancer awarded dual scholarships
A RISING young ballet performer is showing no signs of slowing down after receiving scholarship offers at prestigious schools in Australia and overseas. Kerry Moore...
September 14, 2024
Breakfast raises more than $61k for foster care
MELI'S Foster a Future Breakfast raised more than $61,000 last week to kick start the Foster a Future Appeal. The second annual breakfast, held on...
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