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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Putting it to the competition
ELEVEN-year-old athlete Alexis Farrell is making the small St Mary's Primary School community in Clarkes Hill proud. The young Pootilla-based shot-putter and discus thrower will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bell wins calisthenics Coach of the Year
CHELSEA Bell, Coach of the Senior Team with local calisthenic club Pentland Calisthenics College was recently named as Divisions 8 to 11 and Recreational...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...