Run, walk or waddle on wine trail
If you’re worried about extra calories in wine, Grapest is the event for you, where you work up a sweat over a variety of...
Swing dance in September
Seaside Swing is bringing swing dancing back to Torquay, with workshops and events for dancers of all levels including their upcoming extravaganza on Saturday...
Living life in the bee-loud glade
The Torquay Library will host Surfcoast Honey’s Tony McNamara for a series of four talks about bees, with the first session to be held...
Sand, sea and STIs
A surge in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in the Surf Coast is prompting calls for locals to look after their own sexual health and...
Torquay Joinery grows its team
ACCORDING to John Parrello, Torquay Joinery is more than just a business, it’s his passion and the result of nearly 20 years hard work...
Tickets to toast on sale
TOAST to the Coast, a favourite weekend for wine lovers, is fast approaching with tickets to the annual event now on sale. Celebrating the iconic...
White going somewhere with DEBUT NOVEL
Nowhere Child, the bestselling debut thriller from Ocean Grove local Christian White, is now the fastest-selling Australian debut fiction title on record. From humble beginnings...
Eyeing The Weekend – September 13, 2018
FRIDAY 14/9
Omega Ensemble in Geelong Founded in 2005, Omega Ensemble is one of Australia’s finest and most lauded chamber groups. With a dedication to engaging...BRIAR the brumby whisperer
Briar Morris describes herself as a fun-loving and horse-mad individual that loves doing wild things, and it doesn’t get any wilder then working as...
Sunday session in Spring
Awake from your winter hibernation and head down to Basils Farm to enjoy the return of their Sunday Sessions. Running September through to April, grab...
Design masters in Geelong
Masters of design have arrived in Geelong with two bold new exhibitions opening at the National Wool Museum (NWM) to celebrate the city’s status...
Flower and food lovers delight
Geelong Flower Farm fans are rejoicing with everyone’s favourite botanical destination now home to delicious food through neighbouring venue The Fork N Flower café. The...
Ambo advocates for kids
Local paramedic Dave Watson sees first hand the lifelong effects sexual abuse can have on a child, often treating them as adults dealing with...
Local yoga mental health benefits trials under way
A new trial from Deakin University and Barwon Health will examine how yoga could be used to complement traditional psychological treatments for people with...
Blitz your garden with Chris Hay
CHRIS Hay Gardening has been operating in the region since last year, specialising in garden clean-ups and makeovers. Owner Chris Hay has been working within...
Third in state for young netballers
The year 7/8 girls’ team from St Ignatius College in Drysdale have pulled off an impressive feat coming third in the Netball Victoria Schools...
A fur go for animals at next election
RSPCA Victoria is putting out a rallying cry for a “Furry Army” to help get animal welfare on the agenda of candidates and political...
HILLTOP HOODS to headline Falls
In its 26th year, the Falls Festival returns one year older and wiser delivering a just-announced killer line-up over three days of festivities. Thousands will...
Eyeing The Weekend – September 6, 2018
FRIDAY 7/9
Live music at Torquay Hotel End the working week the right way and head into the Torquay Hotel to enjoy live free music by...Dine with a difference at Creatures
Little Creatures will be serving up more than beer September 10 as they host Open Up a Little, a dinner dedicated to the subject...
Boyes and the blues
Multi-award-winning blues woman Fiona Boyes is appearing live at Ocean Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on September 15. The Australian blues guitarist, vocalist,...
McKie high: To base camp on a bike
You could go a lifetime without experiencing an adventure the size that Jacob McKie is about to embark on. The 13-year-old from Torquay is putting...
American history in hits at Torquay Bowls Club
Renowned Australian singer-songwriter Fred Smith is arriving to the Torquay Bowls Club for a once-off performance on September 9 from 3pm to 6pm. Fred will...
It’s OK to not be OK
On September 13, Train Fitness Professionals (TFP) Torquay will host a group Metafit session to provide people an opportunity to start talking to one...