July 11, 2019
SECOND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD UP FOR GRABS
In a bid to recognise Torquay’s hardworking volunteers, many of whom fly under the radar, RACV Torquay has partnered with Times News Group to...
July 10, 2019
Lorne Film returns to Great Ocean Road
Lorne Film will return this month after a three-year hiatus to showcase a handful of never-before-seen Australian independent films. Locked in for Friday July 26...
July 10, 2019
EYEING the WEEKEND – July 11, 2019
FRIDAY 12/7
FOOD FOR THE SOUL AT LEURA PARK Leura Park Estate’s “Winter Warmer Luncheons” have returned, with the iconic winery offering a winter pick-me-up on Thursdays...
July 10, 2019
Falls FESTIVAL 2019/20 dates revealed
With only 173 days until New Year’s Eve, Australia’s much-loved Falls Festival has released this year’s dates and locations for its fun-filled celebration of...
July 10, 2019
Anglers to put down rods and pick up shovels for planting day on the Barwon River
LOCAL recreational anglers are invited to get their hands dirty on Saturday July 13 to help revegetate the Barwon River. Thousands of native trees, shrubs...
July 10, 2019
HISTORICAL DRAMA HEADS FOR GPAC
Two Aussie theatre icons will join forces this month to deliver the highly entertaining World War II thriller Diplomacy at the Geelong Performing Arts...
July 10, 2019
Geelong prepares for second walk in the park
MORE than 1,000 people are expected at Eastern Park this September to advocate for greater Geelong’s Parkinson’s community. The city’s inaugural “A Walk in the...
July 10, 2019
Baby bundles delivered by state government
COMPLIMENTARY baby bundles for first-time Victorian parents will come into effect from July 17, an initiative part of the Andrews government’s $213.7 million plan...
July 10, 2019
Winter no buzz kill in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet came alive at the weekend, with a series of Love Winter in Aireys events responsible for attracting a sizeable crowd to the...
July 10, 2019
SES volunteers recognised for their service
SOME of the South West Region’s Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers were honoured at an awards ceremony in Geelong last month. The annual ceremony...
July 10, 2019
Victoria Police launch Operation Safeguard Geelong
LITTLE Malop Street was a sea of blue and white chequers yesterday as Victoria Police swarmed the controversial crime spot to launch Operation Safeguard...
July 10, 2019
COGG reverses parking price hike
THE City of Greater Geelong has voted to revoke its on-street parking fee hikes which saw prices increase by up to 124 per cent...
July 10, 2019
International visitors flock to regional Victoria
THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the latest results of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS), which shows regional Victoria is...
July 10, 2019
Serrated Tussock invading Surf Coast townships
THE noxious weed serrated tussock is spreading throughout the townships of Torquay and Jan Juc, often going unnoticed along nature strips and throughout urban...
July 10, 2019
104 candles light a flame for Torquay history
MARGARET Ganly celebrated her 104th birthday at her Torquay home on Sunday – the 128-year-old property she inherited from her aunt in the 50s. Though...
July 10, 2019
Rocky Point celebrates Tigers partnership
BURGERS and fries from Rocky Point fuelled some hungry Torquay Tigers at the weekend as the eatery celebrated its sponsorship of the Torquay Football...
July 3, 2019
Strength in numbers: Victoria Police target crime in Geelong’s mall
LITTLE Malop Street was a sea of blue and white chequers yesterday as Victoria Police swarmed the controversial crime spot to launch Operation Safeguard...
July 3, 2019
TRADIE TALK – CLIMB RIGHT TREE SERVICES: Geelong’s tree climbing specialists
QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson went out on his own about five years ago when he established Climb Right Tree Services. Although he’s responsible for a...
July 3, 2019
VICHEALTH ANNOUNCES local Active Club Grant recipients
Victorians struggling to find time to exercise will have more opportunities to get their heart rate up thanks to over $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. More than 220 Victorian...
July 3, 2019
First winter market for Aireys
Aireys Inlet is gearing up to host its first winter market for 2019 on Sunday July 7, providing a welcome outing for locals and Surf Coast visitors...
July 3, 2019
PHONE-FREE DINNERS SEE WOMEN DISCONNECT TO CONNECT
Some people say technology has simplified our lives while others believe it has damaged contemporary society’s ability to connect face-to-face. Navigating through the chaotic hustle and bustle of...
July 3, 2019
50 YEARS OF PLAY SCHOOL IN HEART OF GEELONG
The National Wool Museum has welcomed a travelling exhibition which celebrates 50 years of popular ABC TV’s children’s program, Play School. Filled with the show’s iconic toys including Jemima,...
July 3, 2019
Ocean Grove teacher publishes self-help book for parents
Ocean Grove Primary School teacher Andy McNeilly has self-published his first book, Connecting with Your Kids. The proud father of three spent two and a half years...
July 3, 2019
Congestion concerns for Geelong’s Malop Street
FINDINGS from an inquiry into Malop Street’s Green Spine has prompted Geelong council to persist with investigating traffic flow and safety in the increasingly...
