April 25, 2024
Celebrating guide dogs
WEDNESDAY April 24 marked International Guide Dogs Day where the animals are honoured for the difference they make in people's lives. Guide Dogs help those...
April 25, 2024
Rock’n’Bowl for mental health
THREE 17-year-olds have come together to raise money for mental health in Geelong. Alexandra Keogh, Paige Firth and Emmerson Moore raised more than $3,000 for...
April 25, 2024
Sprint Series Adventure Race heads to Anglesea
THE Sprint Series Adventure Race will return to Anglesea on May 5 as participants navigate their way through the race. In teams of two, participants...
April 25, 2024
Fire restrictions come to an end
THE Fire Danger Period has come to an end in the states south west regions. On April 22 restrictions were lifted in the City of...
April 23, 2024
Torquay Books celebrates 20 years
TORQUAY Books plans to mark its 20th year in business with a celebratory day this Sunday. Special deals will be on offer, along with displays...
April 22, 2024
Community Event Grant applications open
APPLICATIONS for the Surf Coast community event grants are now open. Event organisers will have the opportunity to apply for extra funding from the Surf...
April 20, 2024
From not knowing how to paint to full-time artist
Four years ago, Terri Pollock started teaching herself how to paint, now she paints large-scale murals as a full-time artist. The muralist started painting during...
April 19, 2024
Anzac Day Dawn Service to return
THE Anzac Day Dawn Service will again be held at Point Danger, Torquay this month. The service begins at 5.45am on April 25 and provides...
April 19, 2024
Records broken at this year’s Surf Coast Trek
MORE than 1,200 trekkers took on this year's Surf Coast Trek, the highest number of participants in its nine-year history. The Saturday, April 13, event...
April 19, 2024
Winter Warmers Breakfast returns
Cottage by the Sea's annual Winter Warmers Breakfast returns on May 1 at the GMHBA Stadium. Exercise physiologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist Paul Taylor will be...
April 19, 2024
Wallington’s WRG celebrates 20th Anniversary
ESTABLISHED in 2004, Wallington's WRG has proudly served the community for two decades. With a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and dedication, Wallington's WRG has...
April 19, 2024
Supporting the mental health of teens
Read the Play will host two Parenting Young Minds events, where parents will learn how to support their child if they are facing mental...
April 18, 2024
Festival of diversity in Queenscliff
The Queenscliff Sacrededge Festival is set to return for its 11th year providing attendees with an opportunity to learn and connect. The three-day event will...
April 18, 2024
A local welcome for all with exciting weekly specials
What's on at the Portarlington Grand Hotel The Portarlington Grand Hotel is proud to announce a line-up of weekly specials guaranteed to delight and add...
April 18, 2024
Pierce Brothers head to Torquay
The Pierce Brothers have started their nationwide tour after releasing their fourth studio album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me. Twin brothers, Jack and Patrick Pierce...
April 18, 2024
Bellbrae Primary Mayfair returns
After a four-year hiatus due to COVID and various school projects, the much-loved Bellbrae Primary Mayfair will make its triumphant return. Join in the fun...
April 16, 2024
Booming tourism season
TOURISM in Victoria hit a record high in 2023 with $37.8 billion being spent in the state. The latest data from the TRA's National and...
April 14, 2024
Local artist wins at artX Regional 2024
The winner of the artX Regional 2024 trophy has been announced. The exhibition is coordinated by genU and features artworks from those who identify as...
April 14, 2024
Simply Brill at the Geelong Arts Centre
Simply Brill is coming to the Geelong Arts Centre as part of its Delightful Days and Matinees program. Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths...
April 13, 2024
Great food at a restaurant that’s doing more
In 2023 Torquay's Samesyn owner Graham Jefferies closed the restaurant's doors, taking time to transform its look and focus and reopen as Samesyn 2.0. The...
April 12, 2024
Business growth through sport at the Geelong Racing Club
Together with the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Business Growth Through Sport' event on April 24. The event is a...
April 11, 2024
Bowled over at local charity day
THE annual Torquay Lions Billy Ryan Bowls Charity Day has raised funds for two local fire brigades. Torquay Bowls club hosted 30 teams last Friday...
April 11, 2024
Ash Grunwald brings his national tour to Geelong
Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald released his new single Life Without You earlier this year to coincide with his current national tour. Life Without You...
April 9, 2024
Wearing fluro for mental health
DRESSED in their brightest colours, participants gathered at Torquay Beach as part of Fluro Friday on Saturday. The event was run by OneWave, who also...
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