Brickley lands publishing deal
For Anglesea’s Tony Brickley, writing has turned from a hobby to a potential livelihood after his first novel The Playground Hunter was picked up...
Inquiry into mental health welcomed
Mental Health Victoria has welcomed Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement that a re-elected Labor government will launch a Royal Commission into mental health. The chief executive...
ANNA WINS PT OF THE YEAR
Eight years ago, Anna Vines made a life changing decision when she said yes to starting personal training sessions with local personal trainer Sean...
Crowds celebrate two worlds of music
A vision that exceeded reality is how Two Worlds Festival organiser Cam Begg described the October 20 event that took place at the Fyansford...
Film night celebrates men and the mountain
This year, Patagonia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of an underground classic film Mountain of Storms and you can too on November 2 in...
WALKER BROTHERS arrive
The Teskey Brothers tore up last year’s Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) with their old-school Motown infused set and now the Walker brothers have arrived. After...
Eyeing The Weekend – October 25, 2018
FRIDAY 26/10
Free Fridays Every Friday you can enjoy a free tasting at Tastes of the Region in Queenscliff, taste the best wine, beer and local...Support is the best remedy
You must live it to truly understand what it’s like loving and caring for someone who is on the autism spectrum, according to Torquay’s...
From Heartache to happiness at bowls club
After illness forced the cancellation of Nick Barker and the Heartache State’s (HAS) show back in July, the boys are returning to the Torquay...
Troupe brings any given monday to stage
The Torquay Theatre Troupe is bringing Bruce Graham’s Any Given Monday to life and in doing so is set to deliver a moving and...
Warning labels for expecting mums
The Alcohol Policy Coalition (APC) has welcomed a landmark move by the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation, to vote in...
Experience the joy of Steiner at spring fair
IS your child inspired by school? Imagine a school that shares your nurturing values, a school that allows children the time and space they...
Horne brings book and band to the Chicken Shop
Part-writer, part-rocker, Craig Horne of The Hornets is arriving at The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on October 27 with band, and new...
Eyeing The Weekend – October 18, 2018
FRIDAY 19/10
Live music Head to the Torquay Hotel and enjoy live music to end your working week. Enjoy the sound of acoustic master Craig Sayer...A touch of Americana comes to QMF
Nathan Seeckts is a powerful singer songwriter and performer who effortlessly fuses the sounds of Americana, folk, country and blues into songs that feature...
Animals all four it at blessing
Four-legged friends from across the Surf Coast turned up for St Wilfrids Anglican Church’s Blessing of the animals in Mt Duneed on October 7. Congregation...
Toddlers get ready to jam with new group
Victoria’s first Toddler Jam playgroup is set to launch in Torquay on November 7 as part of an Elevate Church initiative to create a...
Grow it, Eat it in Geelong
A series of free workshops and events will take place in Geelong across October and November to celebrate local food produced and consumed by...
Grapest runners have good fun at inaugural event
Leura Park’s first Grapest Run event on October 6 was a massive hit with over 350 patrons turning up to run, waddle and walk...
Pampering for peace of mind
For a third year, 60 ladies will experience a weekend of pampering as part of local charity Peace of Mind Foundation’s Women’s Retreat for...
Stride for someone you love
With one stroke every nine minutes in Australia, Stroke Foundation is challenging the community to Stride4stroke this November. The physical activity campaign raises funds to...
Psychological distress on the rise
New headspace research reveals alarming levels of psychological distress in young Australians. The National Mental Health Foundation revealed nearly one in three (32 per cent)...
Blitz your garden before fire season with Chris Hay
CHRIS Hay Gardening has been operating in the region since last year, specialising in garden clean-ups and makeovers, and the company can get your...
A star is Bourne
Ella Bourne, 27, was raised in Apollo Bay and has spent a lifetime in the water. Now, the avid surfer and beach lover is...