April 10, 2022
Experts want children moving more
A nationwide report card on children's physical activity shows young Australians are not moving enough and have below average fitness levels compared to international...
April 10, 2022
Film feast coming to Flying Brick
Flying Brick Cider House is teaming up with the North Bellarine Film Festival to present the Art House Films & Feast. To be held on...
April 9, 2022
Trackside showcase for Bells Beach business
Kellie Blair has been humbled by the wonderful response to the all-natural Australian made range of self-care products she has created under The Herbalist...
April 9, 2022
Breamlea artist rides a creative wave
Breamlea artist Brittany March poetically describes the creative process behind her work as "putting a piece of myself onto paper". One glance at her captivating...
April 7, 2022
Farewell to a surf industry legend
Legendary shaper and Torquay surfer Russell Graham has been remembered as an icon of the surfing industry following his death last month. Tributes have rolled...
April 6, 2022
Wear a piece of Bells history
To celebrate the highly anticipated return of the Rip Curl Pro to our shores, the iconic surf label is giving customers the chance to...
April 2, 2022
Hooked on a fresh new venture
Surf Coast couple Alex and Sarah Rawson are old hands at navigating life's adventures together. Their shared passion for the high seas has seen the...
March 26, 2022
Guiding the way to thrive
Jan Juc naturopath Rebecca Winkler has always found joy in the practice of cooking nourishing meals for others. That pastime spilled over into developing recipes...
March 24, 2022
Mobile ‘story time’ ready to roll
GEELONG Regional Library's much-loved Story Time sessions for children will roll into the Surf Coast towns of Anglesea and Winchelsea this month. Story Times Goes...
March 18, 2022
Zorali climbs to new heights
Encouraging everyday people to relish the benefits of being in nature is a heartfelt mission shared by husband-and-wife duo Cam and Elise Greenwood. The Ocean...
March 12, 2022
Deep dive into the blue
Discovering what lies beneath the ocean's surface has been central to James Cini's life for as long as he can remember. The youngest of three...
March 5, 2022
Cupcake queen of the coast
Michelle Hall is a big believer in taking the plunge and following your passions. "You have to start somewhere" is a mantra that served the...
February 26, 2022
Starting a wonderful new chapter
The healing power of a good book is something most of us will have experienced at some point in our life. But for Lynne Main...
February 19, 2022
Timeless touch and detailed design
An obsessive love of details and natural curiosity for interiors drew Tanya Love-Hallihan to a career in interior architecture and design. The respected Jan Juc...
February 19, 2022
Immense beauty on a small scale
Artist Alice Trow is happiest when she is out in nature soaking up the smallest details of the environment around her. It might be a...
February 12, 2022
Tea venture tastes global success
Emma Watson was a second-year naturopathy student when she started "playing around with the magic and benefits of herbs" in the small kitchen of...
February 7, 2022
Seed funding helps grow Little Aths
The fledgling Surf Coast Little Athletics group has welcomed $1000 of seed funding allocated by Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker. The club, which is...
January 22, 2022
Dreamy scenes brought to life
Anglesea artist Karren Stoneham was able to find a wonderful silver lining through the challenges of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns.
It was during that...
January 15, 2022
Hamper venture inspired by the Otways
Caroline Shelbourne had always seen the general store in Deans Marsh as a treasure trove when it came to buying thoughtful gifts for teachers...
January 10, 2022
Esplanade sale sets new Torquay record
A luxurious architect-designed home with uninterrupted views at 189 The Esplanade has sold for what is believed to be a new price record for...
January 8, 2022
Pouring passion into a family business
Mick Dowling pulls up a chair in his new coastal wine bar and from the moment he starts talking his impressive knowledge and sincere...
January 1, 2022
Sarah builds upon something unique
Sarah Oram spent a decade advising big business on how to grow and improve during her career as a senior strategy manager at one...
December 25, 2021
Nurturing a connection with nature
When Cassie Harrison started taking friends and family members on adventures in nature she could see it was sparking something special in them. In fact,...
December 18, 2021
Door opens to a dream role
Thomas McGuane never set out to clinch a lead role in the Broadway smash hit musical Frozen when it came to Australia. The Geelong-born performer...
