Local Steiner school putting on a big fair

Freshwater Creek Steiner School is gearing up to host its annual Spring Fair and Open Day this month. The fair is a fun, family-friendly day...

Neighbourhood Watch Surf Coast seeks new members and hosts Coffee with a Cop event

THE next Neighbourhood Watch Surf Coast meeting will be its annual general meeting followed by its quarterly general meeting, to be held next week. The...

Feathers, fur and fins welcome at Blessing of the Animals

Reverend Stephen Copland from St Wilfrid’s Anglican Church in Mount Duneed will welcome all creatures great and small this Sunday at the church’s annual...

A night in could save a life

Cancer Council Victoria is calling on women from across the Geelong region to rally their friends and host a “Girls’ Night In” event to...

Rip Curl founders announce sale of iconic surf brand

RIP Curl announced this morning that the surf brand founded in Torquay by Brian Singer and Doug “Claw” Warbrick has been sold to Australia...

Surf Coast Shire makes changes to dog regulations

THE Surf Coast Shire will make some changes to its dog regulations in Torquay, Lorne, Moriac and Winchelsea. Councillors considered a report on the update...

Meet some of Geelong’s wonderful humans

THE varied and remarkable human face of Geelong is about to be showcased in all its glory at Deakin University’s Waterfront Campus. From Bollywood and...

Catch the AFL Grand Final action this weekend

LOOKING for a spot to watch the Richmond vs GWS grand final this weekend? There are a number of local pubs and venues screening...

This must be underwater love: Rebecca Hosking shares photos of marine life from her archives

Of the 360 million people who have been sucked into the Facebook vortex, it would be fair to assume that a majority are part...

Meet the woman behind Surf Coast Pilates

TORQ F1T founder Erin Rowell has announced her latest venture, Surf Coast Pilates. Erin discovered her love for athleticism in her hometown of Torquay after...

Great Ocean Food: Let it snow

American influences have been with us a long time.

City backs community concern about train stabling location

THE City of Greater Geelong is backing community concern regarding plans to build a train stabling facility on 61 hectares of privately-owned farmland in...

Make it your own at Sulfaro Furniture

IN 1962, Nunzio Sulfaro arrived in Australia from Italy. He was driven by passion and a desire to produce the very best in handcrafted,...

Torquay and Jan Juc officially declared distinctive

THE state government has officially introduced planning regulations which it says will protect Torquay and Jan Juc from overdevelopment and urban sprawl. On Tuesday, Minister...

Hits and misses for Torquay

Tigers triumph in A Grade Netball, lose seniors and reserves grand finals

Women’s rehab centre proposed for Mount Duneed

FOUNDATION 61 could soon operate two rehabilitation facilities in Mount Duneed if a planning amendment put forward by the City of Greater Geelong for...

Local gym partners with BCNA for Pink Ribbon Day

Anytime Fitness (Torquay and Grovedale) has teamed up with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) to campaign for Pink Ribbon Day, an annual fundraiser that...

Watch Geelong’s bollards come to life

Fun on the Geelong Waterfront will reach new heights these school holidays, with a new mobile app set to bring the iconic coastal bollards...

Affordable holiday fun at The Shed

Theatre 3Triple2 for Kids is pleased to present an all new production of Rumpelstiltskin these school holidays – the classic tale of how a...

Take a trip on The Bellarine Railway

Looking for something fun and adventurous to do these school holidays? Take a scenic journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale or Lakers Siding, travelling alongside...

Get your child on track for Term 4 at Kip McGrath

While maths is one of the most important subjects at school, it can cause the most stress for students who struggle with basic concepts. Before...

Ice cream paradise set to re-open its doors

As the temperature rises, Paradise Parlour Ice Cream in Ocean Grove is re-opening its doors to serve up a smorgasbord of natural and delicious...

Visit the legendary land of myth and adventure these school holidays

Kryal Castle is gearing up to deliver the magic of myths and legends these school holidays, with a host of medieval activities locked in...

Spring rolls on at Rollerway

What better way to entertain the kids this coming holiday than at Rollerway Newtown? With non-stop entertainment, Rollerway is the perfect spot to embrace...