Local artist graces Jashn walls
WHEN Rachit and Aditi Kapoor decided to open a third Jashan restaurant in Lorne off the back of their Torquay and Newtown success, it...
Ads help reduce harmful drinking
New research has found alcohol harm reduction advertisements that contain low-risk drinking guidelines could help reduce alcohol consumption. The research led by Cancer Council Victoria...
Rainbow flag continues to raise questions at council
TO FLY or not to fly was the question once again posed about the rainbow flag at the Surf Coast Shire council offices. Councillors agreed...
Residents not happy after tower approved
LOCAL residents walked out of Tuesday night’s council meeting in disgust after several Surf Coast Shire councillors voted for a telecommunications tower to be...
Alcoa points pass with extra bike park support
THE Surf Coast Shire council has passed submission points surrounding the Anglesea draft land use plan and Alcoa freehold draft concept master plan with...
Teams shortlisted for Point Grey
THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has shortlisted four designs following the Point Grey Architectural Design Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Point Grey, a...
Shared resources key to Lorne and Otway Health success
LORNE Community Hospital and Otway Health have strengthened ties vowing to share resources and explore potential partnership for future health initiatives. Lorne Community Hospital and...
Hot lots sell in Warralily Grange
Warralily’s newest land release, Warralily Grange Mount Duneed. Warralily estate manager Ben Stewart said the lead up to the land release saw more than 320...
Stump’s day success at Collendina
The Collendina Cobras Cricket Club held their inaugural Pink Stumps Day on Saturday spearheaded by Andrew Love nurse Kate Every. Decked out in pink, ladies...
Torquay track star takes gold
TORQUAY’S track star Kasey Perkins, 14, has taken home a gold and bronze medal after the Victorian Junior Athletics Championship in Melbourne. Representing the Geelong...
Fool-proof palettes for home
To eliminate colour guesswork, Dulux has expertly curated three on-trend and fool-proof exterior colour schemes which can be easily applied to virtually any architectural...
Wood styles homes with heart
Sal Wood has had a love affair with houses for as long as she can remember. From repainting her room as a child to thrift...
Ageless trike wheels onto the Bellarine
A worldwide initiative, Cycling Without Age, has arrived on the Bellarine, giving elderly residents the chance to experience the freedom of riding once more. Ole...
Doris to have her day in Portarlington
Country music star Melinda Schneider will channel the best of the legendary Doris Day during a tribute show at the Portarlington Neighbourhood House. The Melinda...
Aussie Open coin toss for Surf Coast hot shot
TORQUAY resident and ANZ Hot Shot Tennis star Lachlan Thomas took centre court at the Australian Open last month after he was chosen to...
Footy legends in Lorne
Footy legends arrived in Lorne last weekend for the Lorne Football Netball Club celebrity entertainment night. Big names Wayne Carey, Brian Taylor and Billy Brownless...
Station swings into Oates Vic Open
Golf Victoria has announced RSN 927 as their newest official media partner for the 2018 Oates Vic Open. Regular live scores and news updates from...
Allenby and Lonard return for tournament
The Oates Vic Open, the only golf tournament world-wide that sees men and women battle it out for equal prize money, returns to Barwon...
Joy rides at Jan Juc
HITTING the waves this summer is a given for some, but a luxury for others who find navigating the sand challenging with loved ones...
Book fines canned following food donations
GIVETH and you shall receive, according to Geelong Library’s annual Food for Fines campaign that sees library fees waived for food. The campaign, which ran...
Summer scorcher sees full beaches and safety messages
WITH temperatures around the Surf Coast and the Bellarine reaching 40 degrees last week, people arrived to beaches and rivers in droves. Jan Juc was...
Research delves into dogs on coast
THE IMPACT of population and dogs on Barwon Coast beaches is the focus of a new Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) research project. BCCM...
Cyclist injured in Surf Coast crash
A FEMALE cyclist in her 50s has sustained head injuries after colliding with a car on Tuesday morning on the Surf Coast Highway, Torquay. The...
Grove teen puts hands and heart of gold to good use
HIGH school can be challenging at the best of times, and having dyslexia doesn’t help 14-year-old Georgie Demir, yet this remarkable teen has dedicated...