August 22, 2018
Millions to get Victorians moving
Making physical activity fun, accessible and local for less active regional Victorians is the driving force behind VicHealth’s $4.5 million funding over three years. The...
August 22, 2018
Increased safety measures at falls
Falls Festival – a mecca for partygoers wanting to experience New Year’s among fellow festival goers – has event organisers taking greater measures to...
August 15, 2018
Life’s a beach as run turns one
Torquay parkrun turned one at the weekend. Here Megan Atkinson, Sarah O’Dwyer and their pooches dressed in accordance with the beach party theme.
August 15, 2018
Great strides taken as Torquay parkrun turns one
DESPITE wet and wintery conditions Torquay parkrun – a free weekly timed 5km event for runners, joggers and walkers – welcomed 195 participants to...
August 15, 2018
Feedback sought for egg farmers
AUSSIE egg farmers want to know what Australians think about their industry as part of a new research project seeking community feedback. Australian Eggs, an...
August 15, 2018
Aussie favourite Tripod joins QMF
The best festivals are those not bound by a specific genre or theme according to Simon Hall, one part of Melbourne musical comedy trio...
August 15, 2018
Eyeing The Weekend – August 16, 2018
FRIDAY 17/8
Three Kings & Collard Greens and Gravy Head along to the Piping Hot Chicken Shop for a double shot of blues from The Three...
August 15, 2018
Bookgrove’s author insight
Ocean Grove’s beloved book shop bookgrove will welcome author Ruby Murray to their latest meet the author event on August 17. Ms Murray who lives...
August 15, 2018
Compass points to Geelong
Three Geelong charities will appear on ABC’s Compass TV Program this Saturday (August 18) at 6pm. In a three-part special, The Funding Network bring donors...
August 15, 2018
One person’s trash is a composter’s treasure
Gillian Black has composted for as long as she can remember and now, thanks to a new community initiative, is sharing a lifetime of...
August 15, 2018
Stand up for good health
Sit-stand desks for Australian office workers could be a cost-effective way to combat spiralling rates of obesity-related health issues according to Deakin University. Deakin’s newly...
August 15, 2018
Tracking mental health
Millions of Australians living with common health issues such as asthma, hypertension, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at higher risk of mental health conditions...
August 8, 2018
Old wetsuits bounce back with Rip Curl recycling program
IF YOUR old worn-down wetsuits and pile of worn-out rubber thongs are cluttering up your garage, Rip Curl Torquay’s Rubber Recycling program could be...
August 8, 2018
Open day for Oxygen College
OXYGEN College’s Geelong campus is set to open its doors to the public for their annual open day on August 25. Offering courses in photography,...
August 8, 2018
Victorians find their happy place in short breaks
A NEW regional Victoria campaign Your Happy Space, has launched and builds on the success of Wander Victoria, highlighting regional Victoria’s stunning natural beauty. Victorians...
August 8, 2018
Madame Butterfly lands at Potato Shed
Melbourne City Ballet will bring the powerful story of Madame Butterfly for a one-off performance at the Potato Shed on August 17 as part...
August 8, 2018
Rock and Return up to netball
After four children and a 35-year hiatus from netball, 56-year-old Rhonda Anchen has returned to the courts as part of Rock Up Netball. The Netball...
August 8, 2018
Celebrities launch Polo Arena
Hundreds of guests arrived to celebrate the launch of Victoria’s first indoor polo arena Red Gum Run Arena at Freshwater Creek on August 4. Owner...
August 8, 2018
NEW PAIGE in coastal craft search
For the past five years, Sherryn Evans has driven daughter Paige, 11, across the coast searching for craft lessons and now there’s finally lessons...
August 8, 2018
Would you like a siding with that? Q Train wins two awards
The Q Train has won two peak industry excellence awards, two months shy of their first anniversary. The Drysdale-Queenscliff gourmand rail operator won Restaurant &...
August 8, 2018
PBS listing to save sufferers thousands
As of August 1, MAVIRET a new hepatitis C treatment is listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). MAVIRET, an eight-week, pan-genotypic treatment for chronic...
August 8, 2018
Social butterflies inundated with members
When Gemma Willocks posted a question on Surfcoast Community Noticeboard asking if there was an interest in creating a women’s social club, she had...
August 8, 2018
Cause close to home for Kingy
Geelong legend Billy Brownless will join a slew of local personalities and peers for Sunday’s Light up the Green, transforming GMHBA Stadium into a...
August 8, 2018
Don’t be a mug, use a reusable cup
From Elmo laden ceramic mugs, to cups adorned with “Best Dad” and Dora the Explorer, the range of mugs in Ocean Grind’s mug library...
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