September 5, 2019
Torquay businessman digs deep for marginalised communities
TORQUAY’S Mick O’Malley will donate 200 Empowering Women Empowering Communities (EWEC) Moon Sick Care Bags to women and girls in Papua New Guinea during...
August 29, 2019
QMF fires up for 2019
The good news from Queenscliff Music Festival event organisers continues to roll, with a highly localised third line-up unveiled to anticipators last week. This year’s...
August 29, 2019
Unsung heroes to be acknowledged this September
Geelong’s Kelly Cartwright knows a thing or two about what it means to be courageous and triumph when faced with adversity. The cancer survivor, Paralympic...
August 29, 2019
Roxie’s transformation to hit shelves
Within less than 12 months, Roxie Bennett has dropped 25 kilos, overcome hardship, and begun writing her first book. The life coach and media...
August 29, 2019
Deakin researchers shed light on back pain myths
A team of researchers from Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have found no association between prolonged sitting and lower back pain...
August 29, 2019
Grimley gets behind Envision’s Lids for Kids
Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has thrown his support behind Envision, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged, disabled and isolated community members. The Envision...
August 29, 2019
Double the chaos and double the love at KMCC
A PLAYGROUP spearheaded by the Surf Coast Shire’s Maternal Child Health team for mothers of twins has proven popular in the community, with up...
August 22, 2019
Waste work: Community unites to reduce the recyclables going to Anglesea landfill
CONCERNED locals have banded together to form a group to help address the state’s recycling crisis. The Surf Coast Community Recycling Project was created days...
August 22, 2019
Walking for a cause in Eastern Park
GEELONG’S Eastern Park will play host to this September’s A Walk in the Park – a state-wide fundraiser that champions Parkinson’s research. Last year’s inaugural...
August 22, 2019
APA takes out major titles at One Act Play Festival
AWARD-WINNING theatre company Anglesea Performing Arts (APA) used the stage as a catalyst for discussion at the weekend’s One Act Play Festival. Winning Best Production,...
August 22, 2019
A Geelong family’s fight for brain cancer research
A charity gala established in memory of a five-year-old Geelong girl who died of brain cancer will be held at Mount Duneed Estate this...
August 22, 2019
Creative grants open to secondary schools
SECONDARY schools across the state can now apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s Creative Learning Partnerships program which is scheduled to take flight again...
August 22, 2019
Geelong Design Week to inspire city in 2020
GEELONG will host its first ever Design Week in March – a 10-day community celebration of forward-thinking and the effects it has on people’s...
August 22, 2019
Free smiles for local school children
THE region’s neighbouring schools will be among the first in the state to have access to the Andrews Labor Government’s free dental vans. Armstrong Creek...
August 22, 2019
FOPA 2019 program revealed
LORNE will be awakened by a parade of performance acts this October as its annual Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) heads for town. ...
August 22, 2019
Know the signs, trust your gut and ask R U OK?
A three-word question that prompts a yes or no response could help save a life – a foundation national suicide prevention charity R U...
August 22, 2019
New drinking fountains for Geelong
VISITORS to prominent South Geelong recreation facilities will enjoy better access to fresh drinking water thanks to a $50,000 handout from VicHealth. The City...
August 20, 2019
Boardriders president takes out second RACV community award
CAHILL Bell-Warren credits the Torquay Boardriders Club for his time spent competing as a professional surfer. Born into a “non-surfing family”, Cahill enjoyed the perks...
August 15, 2019
Falls drops line-up announcement for 27th party
LORNE will come alive with music from some of the world’s most sought-after acts this New Year's. In its first line-up announcement of the year,...
August 15, 2019
History lesson on jailhouse rock at Potato Shed
COLIN Mockett and the band All Shook Up! will bring the music from the King of Rock n’ Roll to stage as part of...
August 15, 2019
Brett “Thomo” Thompson awarded highest honour at Jan Juc SLSC
JAN JUC residents who have lived in the area for some time have most likely had a friendly encounter with Brett Thompson. The gregarious father...
August 15, 2019
Coker calls on Coalition to act on NDIS waiting times
CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has expressed concern that the Morrison Government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could duplicate work already...
August 15, 2019
Surf Coast mental health charity makes waves
SURF COAST mental health and wellbeing charity Art of the Minds has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and...
August 15, 2019
Clean-up at former Lara waste site could cost millions
THE Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has warned it may take up to three years to clear the mountainous stockpile of waste at an...
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