Ocean Mind helps ride waves of release
SURFING is more than a hobby for some, it’s a natural way to release the stressors of life and something not-for-profit organisation Ocean Mind...
There’s a blue buzz about next Chicken Shop show
tHE OCEan Grove Chicken Shop is serving up another crowd favourite when the Hornets, one of Melbourne’s favourite blues bands, arrives in town. this Saturday...
Deeply inspired sea creations to go on display
AN EXCITING new exhibition featuring 10 local artists will bring inspiration from the ocean to Anglesea. The Surf Coast Art Space will host the exhibition...
Landfall winners announced
WINNERS of this year’s Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) Non-Acquisitive and Emerging Artist Award were announced Saturday after the festival’s official opening. The free festival running...
Egg-cellent Easter at University Hospital Geelong
THE SURF COAST Community has rallied once more to ensure the Easter Bunny visits kids that find themselves on the children’s ward at University...
Giving is key to Kyo
EVERY week a coloured van appears in Delhi, india to disperse 300 meals to the homeless and hungry as part of Future Hope, a...
Consumers snag too much salt when enjoying sausage in bread
There’s nothing more Aussie then a sausage in bread, but this quintessential snack could be putting our health at risk. New research from The George...
New anti-bullying campaign shifts focus
Kids Helpline is pushing for greater insight into why kids bully as opposed to the devices and technology used for bullying. Yourtown/Kids Helpline chief executive...
He de Man: Torquay youngster puts the hammer down for gold
TORQUAY’S Mitchell de Man, 15, has dominated this year’s Victorian Country Championships. Proud mum Karolyn de Man said her six-foot-two son took up athletics three...
MIC’S ON
Aireys Inlet music fest set for rock royalty
THE CAT’S out of the bag for the Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival after music sensation...Star of the Sea open day
STAR OF the Sea Retirement Village in Torquay is inviting members of the public to come and experience the benefits of their village firsthand. From...
There’s a greener lifestyle opportunity in Grove
LIFESTYLE Ocean Grove will be the first lifestyle community to have solar panels installed on every home when construction begins this month. Located on the...
Pinot makes for an affair to remember
WINE LOVERS will be able to sample some of the regions finest Pinot Noir during a new event set to take place in Geelong...
Register for Surf Coast Arts Trail
REGISTRATIONS for the 2018 Surf Coast Arts Trail are open now with interested parties encouraged to submit their applications before the April 15 cut...
Geelong street party for St Pat’s
GEELONG’S only Irish pub, Murphy’s, is readying for its biggest St Patrick’s Day yet with entertainment running from dawn till dusk. With St Pat’s falling...
Restaurant Express arrives at Jack Rabbit
For more than 25 years, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has brought delight to those with a penchant for fine wine and food...
DROP BEARS to rock Aireys Open Mic
NOT TO be confused with a Drop Bear (a faux Australian predator), The Drop Bears are a very real band and making waves in...
Awards open at Geelong youth
YOUNG PEOPLE making a difference within the community will be recognised once more as nominations open for this year’s Geelong Youth Awards. Community members are...
Open day announces arrival
TUCKERS Torquay opened its doors to the community during a relaxed open day late last week. Alyson Burchell of Tuckers said Thursday was an opportunity...
Stage set for CELTIC STARS
MORE than 15,000 people flock to Portarlington annually for The National Celtic Festival, with crowds expected to be bigger than ever, following the announcement...
Kids can get active this Easter at SOAK
KIDS can enjoy all the outdoors has to offer this Easter with the return of the YMCA’s Recreation Camp in Anglesea. The Summer Outdoor Adventure...
FRONT BEACH GOES CRAZY FOR CRAB
WITH mallet in hand, Torquay diners are crunching through four courses during Front Beach Taphouse and Restaurant’s Crab March experience. Owner Nick Cogger said they...
Lorne cyclists get up early for change
FOR more than 30 years, the Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay has seen teams of riders tackle 520kms over 24 hours to raise valuable...
Scarf makers ready to live on land for fest
SCARF makers will embrace the theme “Living on the Land”, for this year’s National Wool Museum’s annual Scarf Festival. Entries are now open with scarf...