April 15, 2021
Vision of bespoke coastal luxury takes flight
A new benchmark in luxurious apartment living on the Surf Coast enters the market today with the official sales launch of The Esplanade development. The...
April 8, 2021
Human Nature gets ready for a return to the Geelong stage
Popular Aussie pop vocal group Human Nature has announced it will bring its new show to Geelong as part of a bespoke concert tour...
April 8, 2021
Free business advice rolls into town
A BUSLOAD of business expertise and free advice will roll into town when the Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus visits two Surf Coast towns...
April 8, 2021
Epworth staff step up and shave for a special teammate
FOUR Epworth Geelong staff have shaved their heads in a show of support for a popular colleague who has leukemia. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) doctor,...
March 25, 2021
Getaways to inspire a better way of living
Torquay wellness professional Jo Surkitt is leading the way for a new type of getaway with her Australian-first tour company, Revitalise Escapes. The recently launched...
March 18, 2021
Short film about silo art takes flight
THE transformation of three grain silos into works of art by accomplished Surf Coast creative Geoffrey Carran has been captured in a short film...
March 18, 2021
Show goes back on the road
Joel McInnes chuckles when asked whether he ever pictured himself as a children's entertainer with millions of adoring young fans around the globe. Thinking back...
March 18, 2021
Talented Paige
TEENAGER Paige Ristevski already embodies the drive and natural talent needed to succeed in the world of dance. At the start of last year the...
March 18, 2021
Point Danger ANZAC Day service cancelled
TORQUAY'S ANZAC Day march and dawn service at Point Danger will not go ahead for a second year despite the recent easing of restrictions. Instead,...
March 12, 2021
Surfers urged to train up to save lives
FREE rescue training is being offered to local surfers in recognition of the vital role they play in saving lives. Surfing Victoria has put out...
March 11, 2021
Two Sugars makes its coastal debut
Two Sugars only recently opened its doors on the Surf Coast and already it has hit a sweet spot with local diners and visitors...
March 11, 2021
A welcome brush with destiny
Street artist Alvaro Barrionuevo never imagined life would lead him to the Surf Coast. But fate had a plan for the Argentinian creative who came...
March 4, 2021
Delving into secrets of business
It was while out on a walk in the midst of a COVID lockdown that Jayde Heywood decided to run an idea past her...
February 25, 2021
Nicki ready to give beautiful performance at Potato Shed
NICKI Gillis cannot wait to step foot on stage in Drysdale and be back in front of a live audience once again. The award-winning musician...
February 25, 2021
Fine line between
The immersive exhibition includes examples from his early stencil works and street art, through to photographs documenting his transformation of abandoned spaces around the...
February 19, 2021
Coastal Masterpieces
Nathan and Krystin Trewin are in fierce agreement that relocating their successful building company from Melbourne to the Surf Coast was a masterstroke. Having both...
February 18, 2021
Tim stars as a top five agent
TORQUAY real estate agent Tim Carson has been recognised among the top five residential agents in Victoria at the REA Excellence Awards (AREAs). The McCartney...
February 18, 2021
Passing on a passion for illustration
A childhood visit to London’s Tate Gallery was a pivotal moment for Katharine Rattray. But it wasn’t the large gallery spaces filled with famed artworks...
February 11, 2021
Seeking beauty from above and below
Nikole Ramsay found herself in foreign territory early last year as she stared at a blank diary once filled with a carefully planned schedule...
February 11, 2021
Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021
EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...
February 4, 2021
Tobi’s work
“Welcome to my humble beginnings,” Tobi Bockholt says, motioning toward his modest workspace at Ashmore Arts in Torquay. The German-born craftsman smiles warmly as he...
January 28, 2021
Art trail honours hospital’s incredible 150-year history
A SPECIAL launch function was held at Geelong Gallery last week to celebrate the opening of the Royal Children’s Hospital 150th Anniversary Art Trail.
January 28, 2021
A heartfelt creative
LAINE Hogarty believes her best work is always achieved when it comes from the heart. So it was serendipitous that the Ocean Grove artist was...
January 28, 2021
Harvey prepped and ready for first day of school
YOUNG Harvey Hunter is no stranger to being surrounded by other kids as one of six children in his family. So, it's no surprise the...
January 21, 2021
Beachside Bob Sugar already a crowd favourite
There is little doubt the character of Bob Sugar was a no-good douche bag in the hit movie Jerry Maguire. But if there is one...
January 21, 2021
Short fiction offers a sweet slice of life
AN INCREASED appetite for short stories during last year’s lockdowns came as a pleasant surprise for Geelong writer Charlotte Guest. Charlotte, an award-winning writer and...
January 14, 2021
Laura flourishes through finding her calling
Laura Poole was working as a fashion design intern in New York when she made a decision that would change the course of her...
December 31, 2020
Mia makes waves in the world of e-commerce
Mia Plecic has tossed around hundreds of business ideas since setting her mind on a career as an e-commerce entrepreneur. Each idea – no matter...