April 24, 2019
Bittersweet comedy AT THE HEART OF TORQUAY THEATRE TROUPE’S LATEST
Torquay Theatre Troupe’s latest production The Memory of Water tells a story of family drama infused with bittersweet comedy. Directed by local playwright Sandra Fairthorne,...
April 24, 2019
EPA approves abalone farm near Portland
ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has given the nod for a new abalone farm to be built near Portland. The application from Yumbah Nyamat is...
April 24, 2019
City to be illuminated by creativity
This year’s Geelong After Dark program has officially landed, with over 70 art projects locked in to bring the city to life. On Friday May...
April 24, 2019
VCGLR backs city’s refusal of more White Eagle pokies
THE City of Greater Geelong’s bid to prevent an increase in pokies at White Eagle House inBreakwater has been successful, with the Victorian Commission...
April 24, 2019
Off-leash dog areas change from May 1
FROM May 1, the Seasonal Dog Controls for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads foreshore areas will change, as they have done at this...
April 24, 2019
Blue carbon project aims to help save Great Barrier Reef
A PROJECT led by Deakin University will soon begin mapping Queensland’s blue carbon resources to provide scientists with a new weapon in the fight...
April 24, 2019
Have your say to improve Victoria’s mental health system
VICTORIANS are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas to improve Victoria’s mental health system. Last week, the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental...
April 24, 2019
Residents share their creative talents during show
ARCARE Point Lonsdale honoured the creativity of its residents during its first art show last week. Lifestyle assistant Amida Jones has been running weekly art...
April 24, 2019
Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman
What an amazing Easter Week! Brilliant weather, so much to do and visitor numbers at unprecedented levels. It was a weekend that, as predicted,...
April 24, 2019
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...
April 24, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
April 18, 2019
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...
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