June 17, 2022
Ocean Grove hideaway shines on Airbnb
It was serendipitous that Steph King should find herself living on a beautiful bush block in her hometown of Ocean Grove. Fate played a hand...
June 14, 2022
Mountain to make world premiere in Geelong
Geelong Arts Centre will host the world premiere of Mountain from June 21-25 which is the latest work created by writer/director Kit Brookman and...
June 14, 2022
Call for vigilance on winter burns risk
Parents and carers are being urged to be extra vigilant this winter to prevent burns and ensure they know the correct first aid treatment...
June 10, 2022
Immersed in the joy of art
Artist Jacklyn Foster is every bit as vibrant and engaging as the wonderful abstract paintings she creates. Her voice radiates enthusiasm as she describes her...
June 4, 2022
Culture flows through Tarryn’s creative expression
To explore the creative journey of Tarryn Love is to paint a much bigger and more meaningful picture than a girl who grew up...
June 2, 2022
Livingetc flourishes with Mel at the helm
Taking ownership of Livingetc two years ago is something Melissa Andrew describes as a dream come true and a challenge she was ready to...
June 2, 2022
Architectural beauty amid the eucalypts
Jeremy and Claire Anderson left no stone unturned when designing their finely crafted home and studio in Jan Juc which shelters beneath a canopy...
May 29, 2022
Businesses encouraged to enter national awards
Nominations for the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards are now open to all small and medium-sized businesses with under 200 employees. The awards program...
May 29, 2022
Ocean Mind celebrates five years of life changing work
Award-winning surf therapy program Ocean Mind will celebrate five years of changing young lives when it hosts a major fundraiser at Geelong Library next...
May 28, 2022
Helping parents with play time
Belmont mum-of-two Erica Carew was trying to keep a two-year-old boy entertained during lockdown when she decided to write down a bunch of creative...
May 28, 2022
Exploring the benefits of Bowen Therapy
A sincere desire to help people is what led Mardi Andrews to a career in Bowen Therapy. The owner of Bowen With Mardi says she...
May 27, 2022
Quiksilver revives 80s fashion with Stranger Things collab
The highly anticipated fourth season of Stranger Things returned to our screens and there is a special link to Torquay viewers can watch out for. Iconic...
May 21, 2022
Artists pay tribute to Spring Creek valley
A collective of talented local artists will hold a group exhibition in celebration of the Spring Creek valley in Torquay. Spring Creek: A Collective Response...
May 21, 2022
Ponchos a hit for pups and parents
To say Kornelia Pytlak is a dog lover is an understatement – as any pooch who has encountered this delightful human can attest. Growing up...
May 16, 2022
Ocean Mind among Survive & Thrive grants recipients
The Give Where You Live Foundation has awarded $510,000 in grants to worthy community groups through its 2022 Survive & Thrive Annual Grants Program. A...
May 14, 2022
Songstress brings new music to our shores
Australian singer-songwriter Lisa Mitchell will treat local fans to a taste of her mesmerising new body of work when her tour stops off in...
May 14, 2022
Mates share love of ‘low n slow’ barbecue
Reyan Fernando and Mark Kuch formed an "instant bromance" when they first met over a few beers back in their university days. In the past...
May 7, 2022
Store success written in the stars
Holographic washing machines filled with crystals, a mass of spell candles in every colour of the rainbow, giant refrigerators filled with eye-popping candy and...
May 5, 2022
Community pays tribute to Ed Beacham
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club legend and Bells pioneer Edward 'Ed' Beacham has been farewelled at a memorial service to celebrate his life. Ed, a...
April 30, 2022
Seltzer meets skincare in zesty collab
Two fabulous Torquay businesses have teamed up for a fruity collaboration which combines two successful homegrown brands – Coast Hard Seltzer and Tribe Skincare. The...
April 30, 2022
Camping venture explores the bigger picture
Joanne and Kaley Nicholson were camping together on Country in July last year, as they had done many times before, when their conversation turned...
April 23, 2022
Tending to a business in bloom
Phoebe East looks perfectly at home amongst the sea of bright pink flowers she has nurtured to life on the Birregurra quarter-acre plot of...
April 20, 2022
Refugees share stories of hope and opportunity
An inspiring collection of short stories conveying the experiences of a group of young Australian asylum seeks has been launched in Aireys Inlet. More than...
April 16, 2022
Taste of Noosa
It was while holidaying in Noosa that the Gilbert family got their first taste of Betty’s Burgers on a sunshine-filled day on Hastings Street. There...
