June 12, 2019
Committee for Lorne: OPENING OF REFURBISHED ARCHWAY – LORNE P-12 COLLEGE
Last week, Lorne P-12 College hosted an event to commemorate the refurbishment of the archway at the entrance to the school on the corner...
June 12, 2019
Surf Coast group to mark World Refugee Day
LOCAL refugee support group Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) will celebrate World Refugee Day this June 20 in a bid to raise...
June 12, 2019
Torquay Netball Club president honoured
MEAGAN Mifsud was awarded with RACV Torquay’s outstanding community award the weekend before last, with the Torquay Netball Club president enjoying a night’s accommodation...
June 12, 2019
100 days until 100 k’s: Countdown on to Surf Coast Century
TODAY marks 100 days until the ninth annual Surf Coast Century, with keen runners from around the region preparing to hit the track come...
June 6, 2019
A focus on First Home Owners
Everyone remembers their first home purchase, it’s a big step, and one that needs to be thought through with considerable care. Hotondo Homes Torquay understand...
June 6, 2019
Torquay townhomes showcase coastal interiors
A new era in townhome living arrived in Torquay this May, with the first four Avant Townhomes open for inspection at QUAY2. As part of...
June 6, 2019
Villawood marks three decades of innovation and community
Industry-leading Villawood Properties has marked 30 years as one of the country’s most innovative and award-winning developers. Driven by a powerful community ethos, Villawood has...
June 6, 2019
Make the most of your space
Dress Your Space (DYS) offers the very best quality in outdoor furniture and exceptional customer service but is also introducing a new collection of...
June 6, 2019
Dream Team of Property Staging is changing the home marketing game
Getting your home to stand out in the property market has never been so important, says Kate Ewings from Geelong and Surf Coast property...
June 6, 2019
Have a ball with Surf Coast Racquets
HAVING only opened their doors last month, the team at Surf Coast Racquets say they’re looking forward to engaging with the region’s thriving tennis...
June 6, 2019
The reliable Armstrong Creek sparky
SCOTT Ashdown prides himself on offering an honest and reliable service. Operating his own electrical business, Swell Electrical, Scott began his career in the fire...
June 5, 2019
ALANA WILKINSON RETURNS T O QUEENSCLIFF
Alana Wilkinson was born into a family bursting at the seams with talent. Growing up in what she describes as a “very loud” household...
June 5, 2019
GPAC BEGINS RECONCILIATION MISSION
Geelong Performing Arts Centre is in the process of developing a “Reconciliation Action Plan” in a bid to strengthen its connection with Australia’s Indigenous...
June 5, 2019
ICEMAN KEEPS HIS COOL IN WORLD RECORD FREE DIVE
Descending into darkness on a single breath of air was a serene yet intoxicating experience for professional freediver Ant Williams. The Jan Juc father of...
June 5, 2019
LIMBO WOWS GEELONG AUDIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
It was a spectacle of bright colours and faux fur coats at the opening of Limbo last Friday night, with many braving the cold...
June 5, 2019
Anglesea Art House to host 34th annual art show
One of the Surf Coast region’s biggest celebrations of creativity is fast approaching, with the Anglesea Art House gearing up to host its 34th...
June 5, 2019
Feel the Furey with Young Folk at Celtic Fest
As a teenager, Anthony Furey didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of his father, George Furey, prominent member of Irish folk band the...
June 5, 2019
State faces pressure over onshore gas
THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and industry has urged the state government to lift Victoria’s moratorium on exploration for onshore gas, saying Dow Chemical’s...
June 5, 2019
A market for the senses in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet’s annual “Foodie” market is locked in for this Sunday June 9, with homemade treats and locally grown produce on offer to sample...
June 5, 2019
Environmentalists want forest agreement in Otways to lapse
LOCAL community and environmental groups opposed to logging in the Otways have spoken out against plans to update Victoria’s forest management system, arguing the...
June 5, 2019
Geelong group feeds the city’s most vulnerable
THE number of people doing it tough in Geelong has seen a local food aid initiative serve up to 160 meals a day, says...
June 5, 2019
IN BRIEF – June 6, 2019
City endorses Waterfront Safe Harbour plan
THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Master Plan, following community consultation. This decision...
June 5, 2019
Anglesea Kindergarten gets handy in the garden
THE ANGLESEA Kindergarten hosted a series of revegetation days last month thanks to a $3,420 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity grant which saw the...
June 5, 2019
New bus route for Armstrong Creek residents
MEMBER for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman has announced a new bus service from Warralily Shopping Centre to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre which will see...
