April 4, 2018
National accolades for award winning author, bookshop
LOCAL author and teacher Mark Smith believes the old saying every English teacher thinks they have a novel in them and in his case,...
April 4, 2018
K rock duo add musical theatre to their skillset
BRIGHT lights, costumes and show tunes triggered Geelong radio duo Tom and Sara Maree to go beyond the audience and join the cast of...
April 4, 2018
Local sculpture takes flight
In the spirit of the Lorne Sculpture Biennale a woven brolga and emu took to the skies at the Lake Bolac Eel Festival (LBEF)...
April 4, 2018
Parkinson’s in plain english
A SEMINAR designed to help better understand Parkinson’s disease will take place at the Torquay Senior Citizens Club on April 26. The seminar will provide...
April 4, 2018
Boost for Geelong services
GEELONG people with acute mental illness will have better access to the intensive care services thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor government. Acting Minister...
April 4, 2018
Animal Attraction: Hoodie breeding success
THE PLIGHT of the Hooded Plover is well known but thanks to the tireless efforts of a team of coastal volunteers, two hooded plovers...
April 4, 2018
Animal Attraction: Get to know your dog as part of share our shores
BARWON COAST is offering free community education workshops on understanding dog behaviour as part of their Share our Shores Program. The workshops in partnership with...
April 4, 2018
World championship personal best for Aussie runner
TORQUAY resident Ellie O’Kane has run a personal best whilst representing Australia at the IAAF half marathon World Championships in Valencia, Spain. Ms O’Kane said...
March 28, 2018
Art haven in Lorne
EASTER time at Lorne will be an art lover’s paradise with the Lorne Lions Easter Art Show and Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB). The LSB, which...
March 28, 2018
Talent busks out in Geelong
A NEW busking competition, Geelong’s Best KiD Busker is set to uncover the top young talent the region has to offer. Organiser Steve Thew said...
March 28, 2018
Junior rangers return for the holidays
With school holidays on the horizon so too is Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger Program, a fantastic free nature-based curricular that gets kids outdoors. Children between...
March 28, 2018
Easter adventure on the cards in Anglesea
An Easter filled with adventure is fast approaching with YMCA’s Recreation Camp in Anglesea beginning April 4. The Surf Coast Outdoor Adventure Kids program (SOAK)...
March 28, 2018
Twilight Tunes at Terindah
CELEBRATE the Easter long weekend in style at Terindah Estate and immerse yourself in a line-up of stellar performers. Locals and long-weekend visitors can enjoy...
March 28, 2018
Destination DrysDale for a range of events
The Potato Shed is jam packed with exciting shows for the month of April. Staring Dianne McLean HIT productions returns with Glorious, the hilarious true...
March 28, 2018
Bright sparks dancing to Geelong
A dance company driven solely by youth is bringing its latest production to Geelong, arriving at the Geelong Performing Art Centre April 14. Spearheaded by...
March 28, 2018
The teacher appears: new path opens for wisdom lovers
A NEW philosophical group will seek to provide insight and answers to some of life’s great questions. Spearheaded by local resident Michael Bohuslav, the group...
March 28, 2018
Sell out silent auction for Murray to Moyne
SOLD OUT items signalled another successful event for this year’s Murray to Moyne (M2M) major fundraising dinner. Close to 100 people turned up to the...
March 28, 2018
Step Into Good Friday fun
A FAMILY fun workout day hopes to get everyone moving while raising funds for the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal (GFA). This Good Friday Step...
March 28, 2018
Dental Decay for Barwon Kids
CHILDREN in the Barwon region have higher rates of tooth decay compared to the state average according to the latest data from Dental Health...
March 28, 2018
Teens need to rethink smoking
SOCIAL smoking is ok according to two out of three young Victorians who mistakenly believe the occasional smoke is not very harmful. The report, “Tobacco,...
March 27, 2018
Injury shows Possos can be point danger
A GRUESOME surf injury that resulted in 13 head staples has left Penny Andrews shaken, angry and calling for surfers to follow the rules. “I’ve...
March 27, 2018
Beauty and the Beach at Torquay art Gallery
WITH the iconic Bells Beach surf competition arriving in town, local artists are bringing their love of the waves to an art exhibition. Artist and...
March 27, 2018
Lonnie juniors go from zero to golfing heroes
THANKS to a champion Junior Pennant team, the Lonsdale Golf Club has broken a 37 year drought to reclaim the coveted Ford Cup. Having only...
March 27, 2018
Perkins gets podium
REPRESENTING Victoria and racing at the bottom age for Under 16 girls, Kasey Perkins has won two bronze medals at the Australian Junior Athletics...
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