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...
July 3, 2019
Cr Kontelj garners support to enliven Geelong’s mall
GEELONG council has vowed to work with key stakeholders to restore the city’s problematic Little Malop Street meeting place. Council asked COGG chief executive officer...
July 3, 2019
Calls for shire to declare climate emergency
PUBLIC SUPPORT for governments taking more dramatic action in response to climate change is growing, with the Surf Coast Shire being urged to declare...
July 1, 2019
The Plumbing Business servicing the Surf Coast
THE Plumbing Business (TPB) has been servicing the Surf Coast and surrounds for the past 12 months and is family-owned and operated by Bart...
June 27, 2019
Town by town snapshot: Point Lonsdale
The size of Point Lonsdale is approximately 14.3 square kilometres and has eight parks covering nearly 5.1 per cent of total area. The population of...
June 27, 2019
ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – June 27, 2019
WEDNESDAY June 19 – the Men played Par. Division 1 Winner Hayden Smith (10) +2, Division 2 Winner Barry Mason (19) +5 countback from...
June 27, 2019
Robertson claims first Hells Bells win
FORMER Rip Curl Pro runner-up Adam Robertson claimed an emphatic victory in the Torquay Boardriders Hells Bells comp at the weekend. Robertson was on fire...
June 27, 2019
It’s not clean until it’s Garner clean
“IT’S not clean until it’s Garner clean” is the mantra for local cleaning business Garner Cleaning. Owned by Michael Garner, Garner Cleaning services Geelong, the...
June 27, 2019
Creating confident smiles at Ocean Grove and Drysdale Denture Services
Ryan Davies of Ocean Grove and Drysdale Denture Services says from the first consultation to the final denture fitting, his patients can feel safe...
June 27, 2019
MYOTHERAPY MIGHT BE FOR YOU
What is myotherapy? What kinds of disorders do we treat? What can you expect to receive from a consultation? When you understand what myotherapy...
June 27, 2019
LOCALS AMONG 2019 LIVE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS LIST
Music Victoria has announced the successful applicants for its 2019 Live Music Professionals program, which will see participants paired with some of the state’s...
June 27, 2019
Creative journey ON SHOW AT SURF COAST ART SPACE
A new exhibition titled Art Journal is on show at Anglesea’s Surf Coast Art Space, featuring artworks created in a range of art mediums...
June 27, 2019
GREAT OCEAN ROAD comes alive for Love Winter in Aireys
THIS YEAR’S Love Winter in Aireys Festival is shaping up to be the best instalment yet, with a host of seasonal activities and events...
June 27, 2019
Warm up with Winter Shiraz Weekend at Basils Farm
Swan Bay’s Basils Farm is gearing up to host the “Winter Shiraz Weekend” next month, giving wine enthusiasts the chance to enjoy a glass...
June 27, 2019
EYEING the WEEKEND – June 27, 2019
FRIDAY 28/6
GEELONG’S BIGGEST AFTERNOON TEA The Inn Hotel is hosting Geelong’s Biggest Afternoon Tea in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention...Latest News
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