Teens align with cultural diversity
MORE than 90 per cent of teens agree that welcoming a multicultural society in Australia makes for a better place to live, a collaborative...
Victorian politicians push for Tasers
STATE politicians are calling on Labor to roll out Tasers to all frontline Victorian police officers. Liberal MP David Southwick and Justice Party MP Stuart...
Study finds dangerous views of drinking
VICTORIAN men believe health risks only begin at 30 drinks per binge, a VicHealth and Monash University study has found. The study, which investigated masculine...
Faster myki access across Victorian rail
PASSENGERS travelling on public transport in Victoria will soon have more opportunities to update and check their myki balance thanks to the installation of...
Nautilus discovery no. 3
A RECENTLY married couple uncovered a rare nautilus paper shell on the beach of Point Addis at high tide on their wedding day in...
Put Business Day Out in your calendar
BUSINESS Day Out is an annual one-day event, organised by Commerce Ballarat, presenting world class speakers to Ballarat and regional Victoria at a cost...
Queens Park bridge re-opens to cars and SUVs
NEWTOWN’S heritage-listed Queens Park bridge has reopened to cars and SUVs after it received the thumbs-up from structural engineering experts on Wednesday last week. The...
New Geelong-Melbourne ferry to start services in December
PORT Philip Ferries say they are on track to start ferry services between central Geelong and Docklands in Melbourne in early December. The “Geelong Flyer”...
Terry Daniher has a hit in Torquay
EVENT management company Incognitus held its annual golf day at the RACV Torquay Resort on Thursday, March 21, with special guest and Essendon Football...
Powerful message at TCH’s Harmony Day celebration
IN honour of Harmony Day last week, Torquay Community House (TCH) dedicated this year’s celebration to remembering the 50 innocent victims who lost their...
Bellbrae’s Mayfair on the lookout for sponsors
BELLBRAE Primary School’s annual fundraising Mayfair event is set to return on May 5, with a range of activities for all ages lined up...
Franking credits inquiry comes to Torquay
THE federal government’s controversial inquiry into Labor’s plan to change franking credits visited Torquay last week, with a score of people expressing their views...
Creating beautiful homes on the Bellarine
MJS Built is a local custom residential builder who specialises in offering clients a refreshing and flexible service. Owner Mick Stanley is passionate about creating...
A feature chair to add flair
Are your interiors feeling a bit stale? Looking for a way to give your living room or master bedroom a fresh feel, but don’t...
ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – March 21, 2019
ON Wednesday March 17, the Men played Par. Winner in A Grade Ian Treloar +2, B Grade with the score of the day Jim...
STUDY TO EXAMINE female footy injuries
The growing number of women playing Australian rules football has prompted researchers from Deakin University to begin a female focussed sports injury study in...
Community heritage grants open to community groups
The National Library of Australia is now taking applications to the 2019 “Community Heritage Grants” (CHG) program, which provides financial assistance of up to...
PUTTING JAZZ BACK ON THE MAP
A young jazz enthusiast from Torquay is playing a significant role in re-establishing the music genre in Geelong, organising a monthly soiree for jazz...
KAOS RETURNS TO ANGLESEA FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND
Hundreds of children from the local area and beyond are expected to take to Anglesea during the April school holidays as the popular Kids...
Meddick welcomes lake closure before duck season
MEMBER for Western Victoria Andy Meddick has welcomed the closure of one of Victoria’s lakes at the beginning of the state’s duck season. The Animal...
The Pierce Brothers turn heads at Aireys Inlet Open Mic
THE Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival hosted its 12th instalment at the weekend, with The Pierce Brothers taking to the stage as the mystery...
Students strike for climate
HUNDREDS of thousands of students across the globe dropped the books on Friday, March 15, to protest for government action on climate change, with...
Recycling gets the go ahead for Greater Geelong
THE future of recycling in Geelong and the Surf Coast has seen a surprising turn following the reopening of a waste plant in South...
Losing it for cancer
SEVEN close mates from Torquay took the plunge on Saturday March 16 and shaved their heads to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Local...