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April 18, 2020

The Beach Hotel reopens for takeaway

After closing its doors to the public, a publican and his team couldn’t be happier to be rolling out their famed food and drinks...

April 17, 2020

Top 5 Tips To Design Space With Bedroom Pendant Lighting

We’re going to let you in on one of our trade secrets. It’s a trick that allows you to transform the look...

April 16, 2020

The best of Bells at Easter

THE Rip Curl Pro usually takes over Bells Beach at Easter, but that sadly wasn’t the case this year because of the coronavirus. Instead, for...

April 16, 2020

Health Creation Centre: A way to release jaw tension

Ever woken up with a splitting headache and an unusually tight jaw? Or caught yourself clenching your jaw while concentrating on an important task at...

April 16, 2020

Fardy Facts: COVID-19 vaccine

Hi, I’m Sarah Fardy, I know stuff about science.

I did my PhD studies on pandemic H5N1 avian influenza virus at CSIRO. My project investigated “cytokine...

April 16, 2020

New name, same service

Since 2012 Surf Coast Home Doctor has been a trusted name in the Surf Coast community. Providing outstanding healthcare to local families in the...

April 10, 2020

Get creative with cooking

As children spend more time indoors due to alternative schooling arrangements, why not use this time to ignite their passion for cooking through family...

April 9, 2020

Shop locally and help Surf Coast Shire’s small businesses

DURING the necessary self-isolation due to coronavirus, if you are looking for ways to get “no contact” takeaway and home delivered goods, as well...

April 9, 2020

Camper conversions a labour of love

WHEN Torquay couple Ronny and Tania met 15 years ago while Ronny was backpacking around Australia, they weren't to know that a spontaneous decision...

April 9, 2020

When Bells Beach welcomed the world

BY CHRISTINE BARR, TORQUAY MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS WHILE this year’s Rip Curl Pro has unfortunately been suspended, 2020 marks 50 years since the World Titles...

April 9, 2020

Experience Metricon’s display homes from the comfort of your couch

At Metricon Homes, we love having you visit our display homes, but we understand sometimes it may not always be convenient for you to...

April 9, 2020

Fardy Facts: Clean eating

Hi, I’m Sarah Fardy, I know stuff about science.

I did my PhD studies on pandemic H5N1 avian influenza virus at CSIRO. My project investigated...

April 2, 2020

Welsh Group is launching the new Armstrong Creek Town Centre this July

STAGE one of the landmark $1 billion Armstrong Creek Town Centre is set to open in July 2020. This stage incorporates a significant retail hub,...

April 2, 2020

Learn more about ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder that affects between two per cent to 10 per cent of children, with boys...

April 1, 2020

Discover an easier lifestyle

More and more people – and families – are moving from CBD and inner-city addresses to new greenfields communities such as Armstrong and Coridale.

Why?...

April 1, 2020

Property market proves resilient in the face of growing virus threats

AUSTRALIA'S property market was in full health this over the weekend despite a noticeable lift in the risk of contagion.Agents declined to shake hands...

March 26, 2020

Family business has got you covered

WITH more than 20 years as a professional in providing customised shade solutions, Shade ‘n’ Sails has been successfully designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing...

March 26, 2020

Keep meditation in mind

The basis for sound mental health is doing the basics of living well with quality sleep, nutrition and activity.

The existing restrictions mean we must...

March 26, 2020

Looking after your kids all day long

Sian is a local mum of four with more than 20 years’ experience of working in early years education and childcare.

Last year, after welcoming...

March 26, 2020

Working from home? Stay productive

Many Australians could soon find themselves working remotely as employers make changes to how they operate to quell the spread of COVID-19, but ensuring...

March 19, 2020

Health Creation Centre: Wake up to the benefits of sleep

Do you think you got enough sleep this past week?

Can you recall the last time you woke up without an alarm clock feeling refreshed...

March 19, 2020

Optimise your health this autumn

WITH DR CAROLINE TAYLOR-WALKER With the transition from summer to autumn (my favourite season) in full swing, now serves as a wonderful opportunity to check...

March 12, 2020

Ocean Grove Real Estate: Send in the dogs

ANIMAL lovers across Victoria celebrated last week, with the latest renting reforms coming into effect. While it’s clear renters across the state are excited to...

March 12, 2020

Epworth HealthCare celebrates 100 years of care

This month, Epworth HealthCare celebrates 100 years of care. From early beginnings in 1920 as a 25-bed community hospital in Richmond, Epworth has grown to...