August 15, 2019
Local hero Rachael Parker pays thanks to swell
A HOLIDAY to Portugal unwittingly changed the course of Rachael Parker’s career. Suffering the extreme effects of bipolar disorder on a picturesque surf island saw...
August 15, 2019
Big Boom makes noise in Newtown
NEWTOWN’S Boom Gallery has expanded its contemporary studio in celebration of its eighth year of operation. Having launched last week, Boom’s newest development, Big Boom,...
August 15, 2019
A century of coastline history to take spotlight
GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism has unveiled its commemorative program for the centenary of the state’s most identifiable seaside thoroughfare. “The Story of the Road”...
August 15, 2019
Calls from Australia Post to ACCC and stamp collectors
AUSTRALIA Post is appealing for a 10-cent increase in the Basic Postage Rate (BPR), a move that would mark the first increase in four...
August 15, 2019
Arts trail showcases Surf Coast creativity
LOCALS and visitors swarmed to the region at the weekend to witness creatives in action as part of the eighth annual Surf Coast Arts...
August 8, 2019
Lorne restaurant wins big
GREAT Ocean Road’s MoVida Lorne was crowned best new restaurant at the annual Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards For Excellence last week. Presented by Savour...
August 8, 2019
And we’re rolling: Torquay Cinema proponent has independent ideas
AN INDEPENDENT cinema could soon enliven vacant land on a prominent corner in Torquay if a commercial development proposal gets the green light from...
August 8, 2019
Sought-after Aussie cover band heads for Torquay
ACCLAIMED Australian trio Captain Spalding will perform at the Torquay Bowls Club on Saturday August 17. Comprising of Tom Spalding, Dave Campbell and Ken Murdoch,...
August 8, 2019
Jules Allen’s world becomes a stage with debut play to grace Anglesea
IN A time when truthful conversations are often avoided rather than explored, Jules Allen articulately explains why. In her words, “people are allergic to...
August 8, 2019
Catch the Cash tribute show at 360Q
A TRIBUTE show honouring the lives and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash is headed for the stage at 360Q Queenscliff this...
August 8, 2019
SKM declared insolvent as waste saga grips shire
RECYCLING in the shire remains at a standstill, with SKM Recycling officially ceasing operation at all of its sites. The Supreme Court of Victoria...
July 31, 2019
Trust starts conversation about living and dying
GEELONG Cemeteries Trust will host its inaugural Living and Dying: Let’s Talk event at Portarlington Parks Hall on nationally celebrated Dying to Know Day,...
July 31, 2019
Research meets art in new Deakin exhibition
A NEW exhibition showcasing the innovative talent of Deakin’s PhD students is on show at two locations in Melbourne until September. Featuring creative works by...
July 25, 2019
Locals encouraged to join fruit tree project
THE Surf Coast streetscape could soon be fringed with fruit trees if a not-for-profit community group successfully champions its “fruitopia” vision. An administrator from Fruit...
July 25, 2019
CHURCH BELLS RING WITH SOUNDS OF BRAZIL
Torquay music man Max Rudd will perform as part of the Windfire Choir and Orchestra this Sunday at St Mary of the Angels Basilica,...
July 24, 2019
World-first Australian study discloses more horrifying dangers of smoking
Smoking accounts for 17 deaths per day in Australia, with tobacco users three times as likely to die from stroke, heart attack and heart...
July 24, 2019
INSIDE THE STUDIO OF Geoffrey Carran
Geoffrey Carran’s curiosity for nature and its majestic unpredictability influences almost all aspects of his life. Born in Gore, New Zealand, the Jan Juc artist...
July 24, 2019
LOCAL ARTIST celebrates ANGLESEA’S RICH CULTURE
A series of large-scale metal artworks were perched on the light posts along Anglesea’s main shopping centre last Wednesday as part of a two-year...
July 24, 2019
BORN INTO THE blues
It wasn’t an easy road for blues artist Kent Burnside, but the trials and tribulations he endured as a young man growing up in Mississippi...
July 24, 2019
Inclusive playspace gets the go ahead for Rippleside
THE City of Greater Geelong has partnered with an Australian children’s charity to deliver a “world class” playground at Rippleside Park. Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood...
July 24, 2019
Turn your school yellow this August
CANCER Council Victoria is calling on local schools to turn yellow next month in support of the Daffodil Day Appeal. Recognised across the globe as...
July 24, 2019
Deakin announces grants for LGBTIQ+ community
IN A move to build inclusion, Deakin is offering grants of up to $5,000 as part of a new program aimed at supporting the...
July 24, 2019
Local youths asked to speak up in annual survey
YOUNG people from the Surf Coast are encouraged to share their personal concerns in Mission Australia’s 18th annual Youth Survey before August 9. More than...
July 24, 2019
State government opens equipment funding for local schools
SOUTH Barwon schools can now apply for a share in equipment funding to support students with disabilities and special needs. The scheme is part of...
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