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Fox bounty June collection points

THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty continues until October. Eligible participants can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward during scheduled collection...

A Pinot Affair at Fyansford Paper Mills

Wine Geelong will present its second instalment of the wildly popular “A Pinot Affair” this weekend, with event organisers gearing up to showcase the...

Torquay Community House celebrates LGBTIQ community

TORQUAY Community House celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday May 17 over a colourful evening of drinks and nibbles. Mayor...

War on waste ventures to Bali

AUSSIE surf legend Stephanie Gilmore has partnered with Corona, Parley for the Oceans and the World Surf League to donate 20,000 reusable bags in...

Running festival goes the distance to be a great ocean success

THE Great Ocean Road Running Festival took great strides on the weekend, as more than 8,200 runners took to the picturesque course to compete...

Geelong runner takes on seventh Surf Coast Century

KEEN Geelong marathon runner Michael Severin will compete in his seventh consecutive Surf Coast Century (SCC) this year in a bid to beat his...

Innovative design graces Armstrong Creek

A GROUND-BREAKING display home thoughtfully designed for people with a disability proudly showcased at Armstrong Creek last week. A collaborative project between genU, Burbank Homes...

Wellington cleared of misusing position over FOI request

A SURF Coast Shire councillor has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into allegations she misused her position. Earlier this month, Cr Heather...

Amy’s Gran Fondo returns to Great Ocean Road

POPULAR cycling event Amy’s Gran Fondo will return to the Great Ocean Road this September with a new route, more ride options and entertainment...

No small beer: Blackman’s wins best brewery award

TORQUAY’S own Blackman’s Brewery was crowned this year’s Champion Small Australian Brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards last Thursday. Opening its doors in August...

Council votes against large hotel for Torquay

THE Surf Coast Shire has supported council officers’ recommendations and rejected plans to build a five-storey hotel in Torquay during a special meeting held...

Town by town snapshot: Lorne

The size of Lorne is approximately 104.7 square kilometres for ABS data collection purposes. The population of Lorne in 2011 was 1,393 people and by...

Liberals double Labor’s environmental pledge

A RE-ELECTED Morrison Government would allocate $6 million towards the protection of Bells Beach, the Otways and the Great Ocean Road. The announcement came less...

Award winning builder based in the heart of the coast

COASTYLE Building Solutions is a multi-award-winning builder based on the Bellarine Peninsula for over 10 years. Using a local crew as well as local trades...

Yoga studio’s approach is to nurture the woman, nurture the community

A new yoga studio specialising in pregnancy and postnatal courses has opened in the heart of Jan Juc. BeKind Studio is a passion project for...

LOCAL CERAMICIST SHAPES MORE THAN CLAY

Karen Steenbergen moved to Torquay from Altona about two years ago in search of a thriving art community by the water. Luckily for the ceramicist,...

Rising star Bourne Ready FOR NEXT ROLE

Apollo Bay actress Ella Bourne doesn’t cower at the thought of committing herself to something. Returning to the coast from Los Angeles, the hardworking film...

Jump First, Ask Later

Urban freestyle, parkour and dance will come together in a new theatre experience Jump First, Ask Later, a story about facing obstacles and finding...

EYEING THE WEEKEND – May 16, 2019

FRIDAY 17/5

A tale of ADOLESCENCE AND GROWTH

The Potato Shed is presenting the Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of The Violent Outburst that Drew Me To You on Tuesday May 28. Sixteen-year-old Connor...

Nature and community at Jan Juc Preschool’s heart

Embracing our environment and being part of the community are a major part of Jan Juc Preschool’s meaningful play-based kindergarten programs. Surrounded by gumtrees, the...

Torquay Community House gives space to grow

Torquay Community House’s mission is to provide a place where all members of our community can grow, develop and have their lives enriched. The All...

Educating young men of character

St Joseph’s College has a proud tradition of educating young men in the Geelong region for almost 150 years, with education “on top of...

Achieve your best with Diversitat Training

Diversitat Training has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering quality training and education in the community services sector. It offers classroom-based and workplace-based training...