Big Red Kidney Bus stops in Torquay
THE Big Red Kidney Bus (BRKB) holiday dialysis project – a joint venture between Monash Health and Kidney Health Australia – has stopped off...
Must love dogs – the social movement for four-legged friends
A MELBOURNE dog walking group is launching on the Surf Coast next month, giving collie and sheltie owners the opportunity to meet with new...
Mums pave the way at VICSES
LINDA Cherubin is a life member of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Torquay Unit. The mother of three – among many other working...
Sister Pat Fox visits Torquay
SISTER Patricia “Pat” Fox visited Torquay’s Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre on Friday May 10 to host an occasional lecture organised by U3A Surf Coast. About...
Milestone funding for Headspace Geelong
BARWON Child Youth and Family has raised a record total of $162,540 for Headspace Geelong at the Rotary Club of Belmont’s 2019 Business Charity...
FC Leopold kicking goals for female inclusiveness
FC Leopold is achieving amazing leaps and bounds with their female inclusiveness. The club’s under 12 girls team recently played a game at GMHBA stadium,...
Grants recipients will enhance natural values along Great Ocean Road
THREE community groups will share $15,000 in funding from the annual Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC) Coastal Grants Program. Each year, GORCC dedicates funds...
Fee hike concerns Anglesea user groups
ANGLESEA residents are up in arms about the Surf Coast Shire’s proposed hike in fees and charges that could have an impact on users...
Piecing together a marine mystery as more nautilus shells discovered
SINCE the beginning of the year, the Times News Group has received numerous reports of paper nautilus shells that have washed up on beaches...
State and federal Labor provides more detail on Torquay Hospital pledge
A FLAGSHIP hospital for Torquay could be made possible under a Labor government after opposition leader Bill Shorten pledged $15 million towards its establishment...
Torquay Bowls Club to get synthetic green following Labor pledge
A SHORTEN Labor government would invest $444,000 towards the instalment of a new synthetic bowling green at the Torquay Bowls Club. Labor’s Corangamite contender Libby...
Harnessing people power to make a difference
THE 2019 federal election is just days away and both parties have been throwing money at our communities in hope that your vote will...
Coker enjoys big weekend of election promises
ACROSS a busy weekend of election pledges, Labor’s Corangamite contender Libby Coker has promised a Shorten Labor Government would invest $1 million towards the...
Liberals promise manufacturing boost for Geelong
A RE-ELECTED Morrison Government would revive Geelong’s manufacturing industry by funding an Australian Army defence project that would create up to 350 job opportunities...
Labor pledges $3 million for region’s famous landmarks
AN ELECTED Shorten Labor Government would invest $3 million towards the greater protection of the Twelve Apostles, the Great Ocean Road, Otway Ranges and...
LET REAL FLAME IGNITE your inspiration
Real Flame Geelong has created a large range of heating options that is certain to ignite inspiration and excitement for customers. With a focus on...
A host of HOME HEATING OPTIONS
Winter is here and your local Harvey Norman store is ready to help you escape the chill. Waurn Ponds store manager Simon Day says the...
Get real warmth at Illusion
Illusion Gas Log Fires and Ultimate Wood Heaters have really stamped their dominance in the Australian home heating market, growing their business exponentially over...
Australia’s inactivity on a gradual decline
RECREATIONAL walking, going to the gym and swimming are the top three sporting activities elected by Australians when choosing to exercise, according to new...
Are you the next Rachael Lynch?
TORQUAY Hockey Club continues to flourish with 10 teams in women’s, men’s and mixed juniors as new members flock to the relatively young club. The...
Geelong woman shares her story for PINK BUN fundraiser
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in partnership with Bakers Delight has launched its annual Pink Bun fundraiser to support Aussies affected by breast cancer. This...
Katie takes the initiative to attract young veterans to RSL
When Katie Reaper visited the Torquay RSL in January last year to make a financial contribution, she had no idea handing over a small...
Queenscliff welcomes HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Queenscliff’s 360Q restaurant is making a name for itself in the live music scene. Having played host to travelling music tributes including Abba, Beachboys, Carol...
Sounds of Brazil CARRIED TO GEELONG ON THE WIND
Rising music stars Maximillian Rudd and Asha Henfry are locked in for Geelong’s two-day Windfire Music Festival this month, bringing the sounds of Brazil...