Tyler Wright takes aim at first Bells crown
TWO-time world champion Tyler Wright has the chance to win her first Bells Beach crown after grinding through the pain barrier to secure a...
Ewing eliminates Wright at Bells quarter-finals
ETHAN Ewing has taken down Olympic bronze medallist Owen Wright in an all-Australian affair to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Rip...
Fanning knocked out of Pro
CALLUM Robson has produced an after-the-siren upset to end Mick Fanning's shot at a record fifth Bells Beach title but siblings Tyler and Owen...
How to style your furnished rental to attract good tenants
With Property Owners There is hardly a shortage of keen tenants in the current rental climate but, as a landlord, you know very well that...
Fanning hangs on, Slater bows out at Bells
MICK Fanning has showed there's life in the "old boy" yet, eliminating Japanese world No.1 Kanoa Igarashi after coming out of retirement to pursue...
May 21 confirmed for federal election
Australians will go to the polls for a federal election on May 21 following a six-week campaign, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. The election will...
Fitness, festivities and fundraising
BY LUCY CROCK OVER a thousand community members will set out on a 40km trek along the Surf Coast this weekend to fundraise, keep fit,...
Six ways COVID-19 has shaped the housing market
There has been a monumental change in the Australian housing market and CoreLogic’s head of residential research, Eliza Owen, explains how the global pandemic...
Entertainment unleashed at the Potato Shed
Live performances are back in a big way, with more than 17 shows (including a world premiere, and First Nations exhibition) scheduled at the...
From the paintbrush
Chirs Adnam’s ‘Mintji’ art exhibition will open at Surfcoast Gallery in Torquay later this month. Mintji’ is a Yolngu word loosely translated to mean ‘sacred...
Shared commitment to address mobile black spots
A REGIONAL advocacy body has called for urgent investment to improve mobile and internet infrastructure and warned that disconnected communities are at risk of...
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation is landing in Geelong
A taste of Ireland: The Irish Music and Dance Sensation returns to Geelong’s Costa Hall with a performance that is truly ‘Celtic – for...
Mask, working from home rules to ease
Victoria is easing indoor mask-wearing and working from home rules and bringing back elective surgery under changes to COVID-19 pandemic health orders. The changes, including...
Density limits and most QR check-ins to be scrapped
VENUE density quotas will be scrapped and Victorians will no longer be required to check into retail, schools and workplaces using QR codes, under...
Clifftop collaboration features leading stonework
RMS Traders collaborated with Williams Group on the outstanding custom-designed Flinders clifftop home. This large and airy contemporary home overlooks Bass Strait and is a...
Sub-Zero and Wolf design possibilities
Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...
Green races away at Vic Open
MAJOR winner Hannah Green has the women's Vic Open at her mercy after clearing out to a five-shot lead with one round to play...
Thongs giveaway a hit at Lorne
MORE than 1000 pairs of free thongs are on their way to Lorne after the Surf Coast was the latest stop of a community...
Lyras leads Vic Open field into the weekend
A LATE afternoon swim in the surf freshened Sydney golfer John Lyras for his bid to hang tough at the Vic Open at 13th...
Wreck2Reef 2022 swim to go ahead with a reduced 300-participant cap
WRECK2REEF organisers have confirmed this year’s open water swim at Indented Head Yacht Club will proceed with a reduced 300-participant cap on Saturday, February...
Family driven quality products at Shade ‘n’ Sails
With more than 20 years in the industry providing customised shade solutions, Shade 'n' Sails has been successfully designing, manufacturing, supplying, and installing quality...
Golden day for Jakara Anthony
NEW Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has taken women's moguls into a new league after crushing the competition to end Australia's 12-year Winter Olympics gold...
Jakara Anthony leads women’s moguls
BARWON Heads' Jakara Anthony has laid down an Olympic gold medal marker, finishing on top of qualifying in the women's moguls at Zhangjiakou last...
Surf Coast tennis championships provide quality play
SOME hot weather over the weekend was not enough to dampen the spirits of the Surf Coast’s tennis stars from competing in their annual...