Keep your property under control
It can be shocking how quickly your management fees can get away from you. You initially agree to a percentage and then over the years, as your...
Werribee Mansion opens doors for Open House Melbourne
Guests will enjoy free yet exclusive access to Werribee Mansion during Open House Melbourne Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The heritage-listed building, which housed the...
EYEING THE WEEKEND – July 25, 2019
FRIDAY 26/7
WAVE OF MUSIC AT NEW HALL Lighthouse Arts Collective will present three artists at New Hall this Friday. Ella Thompson will take the stage alongside...Wire rope safety barriers to be audited
THE Victorian Auditor-General's Office is carrying out a state-wide audit on wire rope safety barriers in regional areas, which has been welcomed by Liberal...
Glimpse of planet earth in 2040
INFORMED conversations about climate change are pressing forward around the 3228, with Surf Coast Shire council hosting a screening of 2040 at the Boardriders...
Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman
Although it may be a quiet time of the year for many, it’s certainly not for all as there are a number of different...
Torquay Commerce and Tourism to rebrand
TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism will be rebranding, with the peak Torquay traders' association to announce its new name as part of next month's Geelong...
Local surfers join line-up to represent Victoria
SURFING Victoria has announced the members of Team Victoria that will represent the state at the SAE Group Australian Surf Championships in Tweed Heads...
EYEING THE WEEKEND – July 18, 2019
FRIDAY 19/7
FOUR WOMEN, ONE HELL OF A STORY Multi-award-winning musical play The Sapphires will grace the stage at The Potato Shed across two big nights of...Grimley opens office in Torquay
TORQUAY’S Pearl Street has welcomed the office of Stuart Grimley MP, with the Justice Party state leader officially opening his doors this week. Located in...
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS – July 18, 2019
BALLARAT SHEEP Lambs yarded 11,000 Sheep yarded 6,500 Shorn lambs to $286 Heavy trade lamb to $262 Light processor lambs to $150 Heavy mutton to $200 Light mutton to $105 MORTLAKE CATTLE Cattle...
IN BRIEF – July 18, 2019
Kangaroo forum to be held next week ANGAIR’S Kangaroo Advisory Forum will hold its annual community forum next week. Parks Victoria’s Phil Pegler will give a...
TCT EVENT TALKS THE ECONOMY
Torquay Commerce and Tourism hosted an informative session about the ups and downs of the Australian economy last week. ANZ senior economist Catherine Birch (pictured)...
Time to tackle loneliness
You can interact every day with hundreds of Facebook, Instagram or Twitter friends and yet still be alone. Very alone, in fact, and according to researchers, to...
Irrigation project tees up better greens in Winchelsea
THE greens at Winchelsea Golf Club will stay greener for longer, after the completion of an irrigation project across the nine-hole course using recycled...
Lorne foreshore master plan released for feedback
THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has released the Lorne Foreshore Draft Master Plan for community input, and consultation sessions will be held...
Say hello to Torquay’s new laundry service
AS a mother and working woman, Simone Gray understands the stress that comes with running a household and a business simultaneously. Mouths to feed, errands...
Torquay Boardriders finest junior members to head north
Over the course of the next few weeks, Torquay Boardriders finest junior members will assemble on the Gold Coast for the Occy Grom Comp...
Aussie Turf Co launched by Coastal Group
REICE Godfrey and Sam Turner have launched an exciting new brand, Aussie Turf Co. Sharing a love for the outdoors, the handy tradesmen, who also...
Local skin clinic facelift sees new name but same great management
Medical Skin Clinic Australia has undergone a facelift and is now operating under a new name, Ministry of Skin. The overhaul was inspired by the...
DEAKIN HAS NEW MOVEMENT PROJECT FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM
Deakin’s Child Care Centre is seeking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to participate in an innovative project which uses movement to improve cognitive...
Get regular eye checks to maintain good health
In the lead-up to National Diabetes Week (July 14-20), optical retailer OPSM is urging Australians to have their eyes tested. While experts warn the number...
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...
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...