May 29, 2019
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,...
May 23, 2019
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...
May 23, 2019
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,...
May 23, 2019
Making the most of the Aussie backyard
When we think of the traditional Aussie backyard, many of us conjure up images of hot summers, a Hills Hoist, BBQs and a friendly...
May 23, 2019
Don’t deny kids outdoor adventure
I was in Southbank recently and saw two large branches had fallen off gum trees. A group of kids picked them up and were...
May 23, 2019
Surf Coast FC winning bubble bursts
SOONER or later it had to happen and for State League 4 competition leaders Surf Coast, the bubble was well and truly broken at...
May 23, 2019
Torquay boxer proves unstoppable in the ring
RISING Torquay champion Amy Turner scored another impressive win in Lilydale on Saturday May 18. The up-and-coming 17-year-old boxer from Coastal Boxing took on Jaala...
May 23, 2019
COKER TAKES CORANGAMITE
THE fight for Corangamite is over, with incumbent Liberal MP Sarah Henderson conceding victory to Labor challenger Libby Coker last night. With 81 per cent...
May 23, 2019
New hope for SURFER’S EYE
Australian researchers are investigating whether a potential new eye drop solution could one day replace surgery for people with pterygium, informally referred to as...
May 23, 2019
Woolworths to install defibrillators in all its stores
Aussie supermarket chain Woolworths is preparing to roll-out defibrillators across all its stores to provide shoppers with on-the-scene care in the event of sudden...
May 23, 2019
Local writer to launch first collection of poetry
A collection of poetry written by U3A Surf Coast president John Bartlett will be showcased next month at the Geelong Regional Library and Heritage...
May 22, 2019
Marathon IS NO ORDINARY RUN FOR DRYSDALE LOCAL
Most people who sign up for a marathon as high-profile as Run Melbourne consider themselves fit enough to keep up the momentum until the...
May 22, 2019
TORQUAY MOTHER AND SON TAKE THE MELBOURNE STAGE
Rudy & Cuthbert are two job-seeking clowns bearing suitcases. After much deliberation, the pair decide to stage Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry Men. Surprised to find...
May 22, 2019
Ethan Farmer Band CHIPS THROUGH GLASS CEILING
The Ethan Farmer Band has been invited to headline this year’s Black Mountain Unplugged (BMUP) music festival in Far North Queensland next month. Making the...
May 22, 2019
CATCH DJUKI MALA I N G E E L ONG
In October 2007, a YouTube clip of an indigenous dance group performing on a basketball court went viral and birthed an unforeseen phenomenon. Over a...
May 22, 2019
Geelong-based community organisation achieves full accreditation
BARWON Child, Youth and Family (BCYF) has achieved full accreditation against three sets of standards following an independent review carried out in March. The not-for-profit...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
May 22, 2019
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...
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