About: Georgia Holloway

Arts Trail to celebrate local creatives

THE Surf Coast Arts Trail is gearing up to celebrate 10 years of local art following last year's cancellation. In 2020, more than 6000 visitors...

Majestic whales make a splash once again

THE Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions have began sharing their local beaches with up to three southern right wales. Over the past few weeks...

Pre-school fundraiser soars to new heights

THE latest rounds of grants distributed by Torquay Community Enterprise (TCE) will support local children while painting the sky in colour. Set to benefit is...

Lorne’s dark side to shine in Aussie horror

THE coastal town of Lorne will appear on the big screen this weekend for the unveiling of a psychological thriller titled 'The Unlit'. Directed and...

School crossing being investigated

A PETITION to erect a children's crossing in Torquay raised an important issue that deserved further investigation, according to a Surf Coast Shire councillor. More...

Regional hotels get federal boost

FIVE Surf Coast hotels have been awarded federal funding in order cut energy costs and allow greater investments back into their businesses. The Morrison Government...

Popular campsite closes for major upgrades

WORK will commence on a popular Otway forest campsite as part of the Victorian Government's multi-million dollar investment. Victoria's Great Outdoors initiative is set to...

Celebrating our outstanding youth

THE Surf Coast Shire Youth Awards is set to return for an in-person ceremony this weekend to celebrate the contributions made by young residents. Up...

Taylor Park’s century celebration

TAYLOR Park is turning 100 years old with locals to celebrate those who have devoted their time to preserving the attraction. The Torquay park first...

Local girl petitions for Torquay dog park

THE proposal for a Torquay North dog park has gained more than 100 signatures in less than 48 hours with the community rallying behind...

Learn traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate

Hope for Nepal

FORMER Torquay businesswoman Sue Ingpen is raising funds to create on-the-job training for Nepalese women as the country continues to be among the worst...

Four-legged therapy

A TORQUAY aged care home is hoping to enrich the lives of residents by employing four-legged therapists. Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) is launching its...

Raising hope from ashes

HESSE Rural Health’s Annual Appeal hopes to pave the way for a new Winchelsea Op Shop following the devastating loss of a community asset. The...

Painting the way forward

HAYMES Helping Hand initiative is giving a Torquay cafe a fresh start following a difficult period for the hospitality industry. Yummy Tummy Cafe has won...

‘Storymakers’ to deliver digital summit

A DIGITAL summit is heading to local screens with experts in the industry revealing their tips for sourcing a great story. Presented from Deakin University's...

Mental health boost

GEELONG MP Christine Couzens has announced a $16 million mental health hub set to ease the pressure on the region’s emergency department. The...

Local market gets a new home

WARRALILY’s Winter Market is set to debut this weekend at its new home along Central Boulevard. The Saturday, June 19 event will mark the opening...

Local solution to accommodation crisis

A LOCAL business owner has proposed a solution to Lorne’s key worker accommodation crisis that could provide housing for an additional 62 workers. Last month...

Food that lasts longer

FOOD safety experts have expressed the value of understanding labels as misleading dates continue to cut the lifespan of produce. Experts are encouraging consumers to...

Telstra 5G services roll out over the coast

RESIDENTS on the Surf Coast and Bellarine will now have greater access to Telstra’s 5G coverage following an expansion to its services. Under the expansion...

Grants for South Barwon sporting clubs

THE Victorian government has announced more than $22,000 will go towards supporting local grassroots sporting clubs and organisations across Geelong and the Surf Coast. Member...

Community members behind shire clean-up

FED up community members have taken action against rubbish dumping on the Great Ocean Road with plans to get all coastal towns involved in...

Answers needed over microplastics threatening wetlands

THE Surfrider Foundation is raising the profile on microplastics threatening the region’s major wetlands. Last month large amounts of microplastics were found along the southern...