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Shire renews circus ban

THE circus is still not coming to town on Surf Coast Shire land, with councillors renewing their circus policy at their meeting last month. The...

Police seek witnesses to Mt Duneed crash

POLICE are investigating a crash in Mt Duneed on Thursday that left a woman with life-threatening injuries. Police said witnesses told them a white Ford...

Missing Pinky launched in Torquay

A CHARMING children’s story about a missing blanket was officially shared with the world at an event at Torquay last week. Missing Pinky, written by...

Rowntree leads campaign against dumping

TELEVISION personality and local resident Catriona Rowntree is heading up a new campaign to tackle dumped rubbish across Geelong. The Getway presenter will feature in...

Snow welcomes clear air

BELLBRAE resident Dean Snow is looking forward to the removal of Alcoa’s transmission lines. A section of the transmission line is located along the boundary...

Alcoa’s transmission lines to be taken down

THE days are numbered for a major piece of infrastructure associated with the Anglesea mine. This week, Alcoa announced its plan to fully remove the...

Draft hinterland strategy opens for comment

THE Surf Coast Shire has invited comment on the direction of the Surf Coast hinterland, with input to help shape a draft strategy to...

Region to pause and remember

THE 99th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I will be observed on Saturday at ceremonies across the Geelong region. Each year on...

Otways ride queries raised in Parliament

QUESTIONS about an unauthorised cycling event through the Otways have made it to the floor of state Parliament, with Polwarth MP Richard Riordan urging Victoria Police to...

OFFLINE

Alcoa’s transmission lines to be taken down THE days are numbered for a major piece of infrastructure associated with the Anglesea mine. This week, Alcoa announced...

Foundation celebrates 10 years

The Cotton On Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday with a photographic exhibition at the Cotton On head office to celebrate. The exhibition featured...

Choir sings on: 10 years of Hard Knocks

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Choir of Hard Knocks will perform for Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s Musical Mornings audiences next month. Now in its 10th...

A house full of beauty

Torquay Beauty House is what the name implies – a beauty salon located in the magnificent beach surroundings of Torquay that will enhance, pamper...

Physical health key to mental health

The inclusion of physical health for the first time in a five-year national plan detailing priority areas for Australia’s mental health system is a...

What the FODMAP is going on?

You may have heard recently, about the FODMAP diet. Your doctor, dietitian, nutritionist or naturopath may even have you on a low FODMAP diet. Let's...

A day of wellness at Bancoora In

Bancoora In is a newly completed purpose-built retreat studio situated between Torquay and Barwon Heads. Local business owner of My Surf Coast Life Susie Seale...

The Barnes is in the building

Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir Working Class Man will be accompanied by a special national tour, with tickets released earlier this week. Working Class...

HIGH FIVE MAKE UP who’s who winners

Geelong Gallery director Jason Smith announced the five winners of the 2017 Who’s Who Portrait Prize last Friday. The winners were selected from more than...

Spring is on the dance floor

Due to overwhelming interest from the local community, the Anglesea Kindergarten is once again hosting the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Community Spring Ball. After the...

Local team sees Success

The team at OPSM Waurn Ponds received prestigious national recognition from Luxottica, an international leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of eyewear. OPSM is...

No business like Show business

The Royal Geelong Show again brought all the fun of the fair to the Geelong Showgrounds last week. The region’s largest four-day show boasts...

BellBrae celebrates cup weekend

The Melbourne Cup weekend marks the beginning of the busy season at Bellbrae Estate. The weather and water are warming up, the footy’s over and...

Eyeing The Weekend – October 26, 2017

FRIDAY 27/10

John Butler trio on way to Leura

The John Butler Trio, one of Australia’s most recognised and accomplished roots rock bands, will be bringing their live show to the beautiful surrounds...