Shire changes its funding agreement with GORRT
THE Surf Coast Shire has changed its funding agreement with Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) to a more equitable model. Under the existing three-year...
Indigenous pro surfer Soli Bailey forges path on world tour
Soli Bailey had one dream growing up in Suffolk Park (near Byron Bay) – to ride swell in the most beautiful parts of the...
Why the quality question is important
If you’ve decided to build a new home, or still in the midst of the decision process, you’ve probably already been told ‘a new...
MORE FUNDING TO COMBAT DISEASE in Australia
The Stroke Foundation has welcomed an announcement from Australian health minister the Hon Greg Hunt MP which confirmed $4 million will be invested in...
MENTALLY HEALTHY workplaces
Leading independent mental health organisation beyondblue has welcomed the federal government’s commitment of $11.5 million over four years towards “mentally healthy” workplaces. Beyond Blue CEO...
Top Spin encourages action against alcohol influencers
An alarming number of Instagram’s most sought-after influencers featured alcoholic drinks in their posts without disclosing sponsorship deals, a study from VicHealth has found. The...
Spiegeltent en route to Geelong’s Johnstone Park
Leading independent arts event company “Strut & Fret” has announced its inaugural season of the Spiegeltent Geelong, presenting a world-class lineup of cabaret, comedy...
Peebles Print Prize returns to Queenscliff
The Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop has announced it is taking submissions from Australian printmakers for the Peebles Print Prize 2019 (PPP19) competition. Following the success...
Wave of music to arrive this weekend in Torquay
There’s no denying The Drop is cementing its noteworthy place in the Australian festival calendar. Chasing the coastline and celebrating some of the nation’s biggest...
RSPCA needs volunteers in regional Victoria
RSPCA Victoria is calling on regional Victorians to support their vision of ending cruelty to all animals by signing up to join the almost...
A sustainable future for Geelong
GEELONG council has endorsed a local planning policy in a bid to ensure new developments in the municipality are sustainably designed. Multi-unit, mixed use and...
Visit to St Therese sheds light on Indigenous education
THE founders of the Wanta Aboriginal Corporation shed some light on their work to improve Indigenous education during a recent meeting of the St...
Wearing a lifejacket could save your life
MARITIME Safety Victoria (MSV) and Parks Victoria are urging boaters and paddlers to wear a lifejacket to prevent accidents when unexpectedly entering the water. The...
The older the better for preps
A STUDY out of the University of New South Wales has found children who start school in the year they turn six are more...
The winter of the shorebird’s discontent at heart of new exhibition
AN environmental art project created by 19 printmakers from the Anglesea Art House launched at Anglesea’s Surf Coast Art Space last week, igniting conversation...
ACCC eyes NBN’s affordability
THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says the National Broadband Netwotk (NBN) could become unaffordable for people on lower incomes, with the plans...
National Heart Foundation welcomes focus on elderly exercise
THE National Heart Foundation of Australia has welcomed a $1 million grant from the Sport Australia Better Ageing program to develop its new ‘Walk...
Half of Australians don’t have a will
MORE than half of Australians do not have a will and of those, almost 40 per cent have no idea what happens to their...
Deakin works with AEC to improve the voting process
THE federal election is finally under way, and Deakin researchers are using computer simulation to support the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) with improving the...
Council officers to deliberate on Geelong’s post office
GEELONG council has vowed to consider all options for the future of the city’s former post office after an alternate motion was successfully moved...
Armstrong Creek East Community Hub opens
THE largest integrated child and community centre in Greater Geelong is now open, and more than a dozen community groups have already signed up. The...
Joint statement urges climate action
MORE than a score of former emergency services chiefs from across Australia have urged stronger action on climate change, warning that worsening extreme weather...
Committee for Lorne – Lorne Women’s Golfers break a 26-year drought in Regional Competition
It’s official: Lorne Team are Premiers of the South Western Golf Women’s Otway Pennant! A very excited Women’s Team won their final match against Ocean...
AGENCY PROFILE: Katie Bourke Residential Property Manager, Hayden Real Estate Anglesea
As a Property Manager for the Hayden Real Estate team, Katie brings an unsurpassed level of organisation and a proactive approach to her role. She has...