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...
Geelong council caught up in parking fine trouble
THE City of Greater Geelong is reviewing some parking fine appeals that were overturned in the last decade after it was found the process...
Premier says Duffields Road will be Torquay’s town boundary
THE Greater Torquay Alliance (GTA) is hopeful for the future of Spring Creek after learning of Premier Daniel Andrews’ definitive response to questions about...
Size proves no issue for Jan Juc SLSC at senior champs
JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club has defied the odds and taken home second place at Life Saving Victoria’s Senior State Championships in Warrnambool...
Community proposal for outdoor stage in Jan Juc
A SMALL group of community members in the creative arts industry are pushing for a boutique outdoor stage to be built in Jan Juc’s...
Local clubs thrive in hot LSV competition
LIFE Saving Victoria’s Youth and Senior State Championships, hosted by the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) at the weekend saw Jan Juc SLSC...
Breakthrough win for the Surf Coast Suns
THE Surf Coast Suns Football Netball Club are perching their first premiership cup on the top shelf of their display cabinet, with the club’s...
Women make headway in local medicine
The number of females working in the medical sector has seen an exciting swing, with more women hired as Barwon Health intern doctors over...
K ROCK’S NEWEST dynamic duo
K rock Geelong has locked in a familiar voice to accompany drivers on their way home from work, with the radio station welcoming Josh...
Students hit the Otways
VCE students from Saint Ignatius College undertaking Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental Studies have been busy exploring the Otways, gaining valuable first-hand knowledge about...
Energy grants for agriculture
TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria’s Energy Investment Plan. The grants program, which forms a...