August 4, 2024
Keeping the flame alive
Point Lonsdale's La Monique Perfumery and Candlery is more than just your average candle and homewares store. It's a store with a purpose, raising funds...
August 2, 2024
Making a difference in Papua New Guinea
A BELLARINE builder has recently returned from Papua New Guinea after lending a hand as part of a Rotary Club of Torquay's school development...
July 31, 2024
The Belair Lip Bombs blitz the east coast
Live music venues across the east coast are to set come alive as The Belair Lip Bombs take over stages from Ballarat to Brisbane. The...
July 30, 2024
Barwon Water provides boost to schools, community initiatives
BARWON Water has announced its latest round of community and school grant recipients, funding 25 projects across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong regions. Successful...
July 30, 2024
E-scooters legalised across Victoria
SHARE hire scooters will be permanently legalised in Victoria following a successful two-year trial in regional areas and metropolitan Melbourne. The Victorian government will introduce...
July 30, 2024
Doc Hughes installs public defibrillator
A TORQUAY restaurant has kept the community front of mind in buying a public access defibrillator. The operators of Doc Hughes purchased the machine with...
July 29, 2024
Big Red Kidney Bus visits Torquay
The Big Red Kidney Bus has rolled into Torquay, providing mobile dialysis on wheels. The bus allows those receiving the lifesaving treatment to take a...
July 28, 2024
Jebediah to unleash OIKS at Torquay Hotel
LONG-RUNNING Australian band Jebediah has embarked on its national OIKS album tour, with a local performance set for next week. The quartet are bringing their...
July 28, 2024
Prioritising customers and freshness
Paul Mifsud's passion for high quality and fresh produce has led to nine years of success for his Bellarine farmgate grocery store, Farmer's Harvest. Mifsud...
July 28, 2024
Local artist debuts work
After finding her creative voice, Geelong artist Stephanie Venosta is debuting her first full body of work at a local gallery. Venosta has been painting...
July 26, 2024
Lorne prepares for fire season
IN A BID to improve fire safety in the region, the Surf Coast Shire has kicked off its annual winter fuel reduction program. This year...
July 24, 2024
Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano play the hits
Aussie musicians Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano will take the stage across the nation to sing some of their biggest hits. The pair are taking...
July 23, 2024
Comedy for a cause returns to Jan Juc SLSC
ENJOY a night of fun and laughter at the Jan Juc SLSC while supporting them in raising much needed funds for the 2024-2025 season. Comedy...
July 22, 2024
Fundraising lunch is a plus for allied health
TICKETS are now on sale for the heartwarming Kids+ annual Fundraising Luncheon. The 12th anniversary of the event will be held on Grand Final Eve...
July 22, 2024
Rotary Club of Torquay welcomes new board
THE Rotary Club of Torquay held their changeover dinner last week, celebrating and acknowledging its achievements over the past 12 months and inducting the...
July 21, 2024
Nature’s vibrant palette
Vibrant colours and the influences of nature drive Geelong artist Janey Forbes in creating her unique pieces. Forbes has been a full-time artist for the...
July 21, 2024
Surfcoast Wholefoods unveils new mural
SURFCOAST Wholefoods have added a pop of colour to the inside of their Torquay store with a bright mural. Canberra artist Bohie Blackwood created the...
July 18, 2024
Celeste Barber brings the laughs to Geelong
Australian comedian Celeste Barber is taking her show Backup Dancer around Australia and New Zealand as part of her 2024 tour. At her coming shows,...
July 14, 2024
Farmhouse learning
Fearless Farmhouse offers a place of personal growth and learning in a unique working farm environment. Using animal and nature assisted therapy, the Bellbrae business...
July 13, 2024
Shire trials soft plastics collection
IN AN effort to keep soft plastics out of landfill, the Surf Coast Shire is trialling a limited-term collection and drop-off arrangement. As part of...
July 11, 2024
Rum Jungle hit the road again
Australian band Rum Jungle are headed back to Australia and hitting the road again for their Chauffeur Australian Tour. The Newcastle band will play 22...
July 10, 2024
GMHBA returns $62 million in COVID savings
GEELONG-based private health insurer GMHBA has announced it will return $62 million in COVID-19 related savings to GMHBA and Frank Health Insurance members. The funds...
July 10, 2024
Calling all singers to the Men’s Shed
TORQUAY Community Men's Shed Singers are looking for new members to join their group as they spread joy throughout the region. The group sing songs...
July 9, 2024
The House Geelong opens doors to first exhibition
More than 100 artists have their works on display in a group art show at Geelong's Hue and Cry Gallery. The House Geelong debuted its...
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