December 11, 2021
Treat yourself to these summer wellness tips
Summer is finally here and what better season is there to re-evaluate our lifestyles and see whether we have fallen into any not-so healthy...
December 11, 2021
Excitement brews for return of beer festival
Geelong Beer Festival founder Kieran Blood has a feeling his upcoming event in the new year will be savoured that little bit more by...
December 8, 2021
New CEO for Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative
A career journey has come full circle for proud Wemba Wemba man Simon Flagg who has been appointed to the role of chief executive...
December 7, 2021
Billboard shares a lifesaving message
A potentially lifesaving message has gone on display in one of Torquay's most prominent locations as part of a button battery awareness campaign. The billboard...
December 4, 2021
Brewery strikes gold once again
Blackman's Brewery is in celebration mode yet again following its brilliant haul at the Independent Brewers Association Beer Awards. The dedicated crew took home three...
December 4, 2021
Creating ripples of change through song
Shan Curry is drawing on her musical talents to be her own boss while giving voice to the pressing issues of mental health and...
December 3, 2021
One Agency calendar winners revealed
The talented photographers who've won a coveted place in the One Agency Surf Coast 2022 calendar have been announced. Judged by world-renowned surf photographer Ed...
December 3, 2021
Disability advocate shares inspiring story
Disability advocate Kate Toholka is drawing on her own experience to help realise the ambitious plans she has for her online organisation @disabledmums. Kate, who...
December 1, 2021
In-home carers in high demand
A record demand for in-home carers as the holiday season approaches has seen a local provider put out a call to fill 30 newly...
November 29, 2021
Time to go quackers over duck race
The race is on to adopt a rubber ducky to be in the running to win at the coveted 2021 annual Torquay Lions Club...
November 27, 2021
Bowlz of goodness in Torquay
Friends Sam Learmonth and Tash Chamberlain had often mused about opening a business together and what that venture might be. Fast forward to today and...
November 23, 2021
Share in the spirit of generosity
Torquay's Donna Symes is hoping generous locals will join her in experiencing the joy of giving this Christmas by donating to those who really...
November 21, 2021
Mountains to learn from new children’s book
Jan Juc author Stef Gemmill has released her third children's book which shares an important environmental message with young readers. Toy Mountain, which has themes...
November 20, 2021
Captivated by raw beauty of nature
Photographer Laura Alyce Bell admits there have been times when she has risen at 4am and driven two hours to capture a sunrise, only...
November 19, 2021
Community rallying to bring Eliza home
The Torquay community is rallying around a fundraiser to pay for expensive home modifications that will enable teenager Eliza McGowan to live with her...
November 13, 2021
Friends celebrate children’s book success
Two talented Surf Coast children's book creators have been recognised with national book of the year awards. Author Kaye Baillie and illustrator Renée Treml each...
November 13, 2021
Siblings’ surf brand on a mission
A shared passion for surfing was the seed that grew into a flourishing business for brother and sister duo Sarah Quinney and Dan O’Connell. As...
November 11, 2021
Holistic union of old and new
It is almost impossible to believe the coastal marvel in Barwon Heads created by Adam Kane Architects was once referred to as “the dump”...
November 6, 2021
Sun protection in harmony with nature
An entrepreneurial streak shone through early in life for Winki Zinc founder and ocean lover Belinda Sharrock. As a child she remembers pitching ideas to...
November 4, 2021
Nitro Circus makes welcome return to Geelong
The adrenaline-packed and hugely popular Nitro Circus show is set to make a welcome return to Geelong in March next year. It has been three...
November 4, 2021
Jakara takes on the world’s best
Barwon Heads' athlete Jakara Anthony can't remember a time in her life when she couldn't ski. The daughter of two snow enthusiasts, Jakara learned to...
November 3, 2021
Mugs create a stir for Movember
IT WAS a teacup belonging to a family member that gave ceramicist Elizabeth Bell and her husband Jordan a brilliant idea for a Movember...
November 2, 2021
Surviving Summer actor sings Surf Coast’s praises
THE Surf Coast is set to make a splash on Netflix next year when the teen surfing drama series Surviving Summer hits our screens. One...
October 30, 2021
SAS serves up life-changing lessons
Surf Coast local Mark Philippoussis is relishing being home after what was a "life-changing and incredible" experience on the reality TV show SAS Australia. The tennis...
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