See clearly this spring
The arrival of spring signals the end of the winter blues for some but the start of dreaded hay fever for others. According to Roy...
Toy Library to celebrate birthday
AFTER another busy year, the Surf Coast Toy Library is celebrating its 23rd birthday, and everyone’s invited to join the festivities. On Saturday September 1,...
Step towards women’s health
STEP Into Life has joined Women’s Health Week to help empower women to take control of their health. Raising awareness about women’s health is a...
Polley gets a crack at baseball fairy tale
FROM his family’s farm in Pettavel to an American College baseball pitch, George Polley, 19, is about to make his dream a reality when...
Alpaca perfection leads to beanies at Bells
FOR over two years, David O’Brien from Bells Beach Beanies has been perfecting his unique product, beanies manufactured from 100 per cent alpaca wool. “As...
Society knows no bounds
The latest work by Theatre of Speed, Society, has opened to rave reviews with audiences encouraged to challenge a variety of social constructs. TOS (Theatre...
Geelong inspired drop
Mt Duneed Estate is locally owned and passionate about creating exceptional experiences which is reflected in their latest wine release, the Geelong Range. Christine Whelan...
YO-HO-HO the Variety Pirates go
Australia’s largest and longest running charity motoring event - The Variety Bash - took off from Geelong on August 23 towards Townsville for a...
Hop, step and Swing into Dance
The search for local swing dancers is on as the Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre (COPACC) prepares to host Damian Callinan’s smash...
Eyeing The Weekend – August 30, 2018
FRIDAY 31/8
Kick off the weekend with a play Jurassica is a story of family, migration, language and growing old. It is a heart-warming tale, told...Torquay Allstars off to worlds
OF SIX girls from Aerosport Allstars Grovedale who qualified to compete in this year’s Fitness and Sports Aerobics World Championships in Leiden, the Netherlands,...
Kids can kick ahead next term
PROFESSIONAL football coach Craig McCaughan has created a program to help the next generation of budding footballers reach their full potential. The level two qualified...
Cricket blasts off at Spring Creek
THE Torquay Cricket Club is hosting their junior registration and information day at Spring Creek on September 2 from 9.30am until 12pm. After a 25-year...
Two local heroes recognised
TWO Surf Coast residents have been commended for brave conduct after separate acts of bravery resulting in two lives being saved. The Australian Bravery Awards...
Strokes and spoken word for Arts Trail
PAINTING and works from this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail will once again be brought to life via written creations from award-winning writers. The second...
TV comedy quiz night a success in Lorne
LORNE P-12 College hosted a movies and TV comedy quiz night on August 11 at the Lorne Senior Citizens Hall. The event kicked off at...
Anglesea Lions book could be life saver
THE Anglesea Lions is undertaking a new Emergency Medical Information Book project that has the potential to save lives. Anglesea Lions Club Treasurer Tom McGrath...
Anglesea’s one act wonders
ANGLESEA’S One Act Play Festival saw 60 actors take to the stage from 12 different theatre companies to perform 19 one act plays. The festival...
Ensure your baby’s safety with Hire for Baby
TAKE the hassle and stress out of ensuring your baby’s car seat is safely installed and let the team at Hire for Baby Geelong...
Doctor orders a dose of Gorman
The Sound Doctor continues an impressive run of talented acts with home-grown star Fraser A. Gorman taking centre stage for their August 25 show. Gorman,...
Eyeing The Weekend – August 23, 2018
FRIDAY 24/8
Catch a ride to Portarlington Golf Take advantage of Portarlington Golf’s courtesy bus every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy their $12 lunch specials,...Surf Coast joins Localised revolution
On August 31, the Surf Coast will join the Localised movement with an official launch taking place at The Sands Torquay as part of...
Screen-sational exhibition at Deakin
With works spanning across four decades, Portarlington’s award-winning filmmaker and video artist David King is currently exhibiting at Deakin University’s The Project Space. King’s experimental...
It’s feeding time for all at Basils Farm
The early bird might get the worm, but at Basils Farm early risers get a sensational $20 breakfast for orders placed before 9.45am Wednesday...