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RECONCILIATION WEEK EVENT CELEBRATES LANGUAGE

WADAWURRUNG woman Corrina Eccles gave a talk about the languages of her people at Torquay Community House last month to help mark National Reconciliation...

Support grows for Eden plan for Anglesea

THE Eden Project’s proposal for the former Anglesea coal mine is drawing supporters, with both Business and Tourism Anglesea (BATA) and Great Ocean Road...

More Great Ocean Road community sessions scheduled

COMMUNITY consultations about plans for the future of the Great Ocean Road region has seen over 200 locals share their thoughts and concerns across...

IRB lifesavers break waves at Lorne

VICTORIA’S finest lifesavers braved cold conditions in Lorne on the weekend to show off their surf rescue skills at the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat)...

APRA move means extra borrowing power

APRA’s scrapping of the 7 per cent ‘stress test’ buffer on home loans will effectively see a 9 per cent increase in borrowing capacity...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – May 30, 2019

ON Wednesday May 22 – the men played Stableford. A Grade Winner Brett McDonald 42 points, B Grade Winner Peter Calvert 38 points countback...

Painting homes for over 80 years

“PROUDLY painting Geelong since 1938” is the mantra at Hope’s Painting, also known as Hope’s City to Surf Painting. Based in Torquay and servicing the...

Researchers call for change in young men’s attitudes towards women

An alarming number of young Australian men blame women for being raped and having their nude images shared without their permission, a new research...

Roaming Ranch helps change lives

Growing up riding horses on a farm out the back of Warrnambool has seen Beck Gurrie build an unlikely career for herself in Freshwater...

Art of wine showcased at second A Pinot Affair

The second instalment of A Pinot Affair was a great success at the weekend, drawing a sold-out crowd to the Fyansford Paper Mills. Launching on...

A tale of hope and UNCONDITIONAL love

A new theatre experience titled Robot Song is coming to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre in June as part of GPAC’s Creative Learning Program. Based...

PUNK ICON RETURNS TO GEELONG

Many recognise Ella Hooper as the punk-rock poster girl from muchloved Aussie band Killing Heidi. Performing live shows since the tender age of 13, there’s...

EYEING THE WEEKEND – May 30, 2019

FRIDAY 31/5

Back to the studio and back to Queenscliff

Clare Bowditch can recall many nights falling asleep to the sounds of Queenscliff Music Festival at her aunty Gail’s house as a child. A nostalgic...

Remembering THE KING OF POP

MELBOURNE-based performer TJ Cappola will reignite the music of Michael Jackson at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on Saturday June 15. In a series of...

Nominate a local for Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

SURF Coast and Bellarine locals are being encouraged to recognise the contributions made to the community by seniors and organisations by nominating people for...

Committee for Lorne – Lorne Historical Society stages History of Fishing Exhibition in the Fishing Co-op

One of Lorne Historical Society’s most successful exhibitions, “Fishy Tales”, showcasing the history of the fishing industry in Lorne, is once more on display....

XTM to open flagship store in Torquay this weekend

LEADING Australian snow and outdoor company XTM Performance is preparing to open its new headquarters and flagship retail store in Torquay this weekend. Now in...

Torquay Cup raises $17,500 for local community organisations

THE eighth annual Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup hosted at the Geelong Racing Club (GRC) was a roaring success, with punters indulging in the...

Bellbrae PS Parents and Friends Association welcomes budget allocation

THE state budget has set aside $9.1 million towards upgrading the facilities at Bellbrae Primary School, an outcome that has been advocated for by the...

Wellington demands document be released

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington is continuing her campaign for more transparency from her own council, saying that the shire is refusing an...

The Eden Project begins community consultation in Anglesea

THE Eden Project has started community consultation on plans to build a $150 million ecotourism project at Anglesea’s Alcoa mine site. Over the next fortnight,...

Travel Australia and abroad with home pick-up with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours

Seniors are currently experiencing the very best of luxury coach travel all over Australia and it begins when a smiling professional chauffeur greets them...

Coastal living in a country club setting

Kithbrooke Park living is all about the enjoyment of space and freedom to do the things you enjoy in life. With 15 acres of parkland,...