October 31, 2022
Nama Kitchen opens again at Austin’s Wines
Nama has settled in at Austin's Wines for the warmer months, crafting show-stopping Asian fusion alongside the locally-made vintages. The Nama boys, lead by co-founders...
October 24, 2022
Off the beaten track
According to Surf Coast Trail Runners Club president Michelle Morrissey, the Surf Coast is second to none for experiencing trail running at its finest. "We're...
October 24, 2022
Seeking a better way with stylish seconds
GLOBALLY, the fast fashion industry creates 92 million tonnes of waste per year and uses 79 trillion litres of water. Less than 15 per cent...
October 24, 2022
focused on fermentation
Lilly and Tony Spoljaric and their two sons Even and Rainer are a Geelong-based family all equally passionate about good food and fermentation. The Spoljarics...
October 22, 2022
The bee-friendly lifestyle
At this time of year, when flowering coastal tee trees cover the dunes and wildflowers line the roadside, 27-year-old beekeeper Thomas Earls stops to...
October 17, 2022
Little Picket at Lorne’s Bowls Club is paving the way for the Sustainable Food practises
From transforming Yarra Valley's Oakridge Wines to running Melbourne's zero-waste Future Food System, Jo Barrett is one of Australia's best credentialled chefs, and has...
October 8, 2022
Turning up the heat on low impact exercise
LOCAL Pilates studios are turning up the heat on traditional Pilates, with increasingly popular 'hot Pilates' classes. Hot Pilates is exactly that – traditional-style Pilates...
October 8, 2022
A floral backdrop to life’s ups and down
From life drawing and sculptures to yoga and spoken word performances, Ocean Grove born-and-raised Courtney Ward is leaving no creative stone unturned. But in every...
October 7, 2022
Surfing Victoria finishes third in SurfAid’s Make A Wave fundraising challenge
SURFING Victoria's SurfAid team has raised more than $30,000 to go towards aid programs through September's Make A Wave fundraising challenge, ranking the team...
October 7, 2022
White Night Geelong — ‘Everything on the land is reflected in the sky’
WATCH the City light up this weekend, as the world-renowned White Night Geelong fills the night with colour and festivities for everyone. From Gheringhap Street...
September 24, 2022
Surf Coast artist rides a wave of talent
Jake Ross is an artist, illustrator, and former Surf Coast resident making waves on the international art scene. If you haven't noticed his designs for...
September 17, 2022
Soaking in healing sounds
You might have heard soaking in a warm tub is good for the soul, but what about a sound bath? Sound healing is an ancient...
September 15, 2022
Local short film premiers at the Pivotonian Cinema tonight
Locally made short film Barwon Mansion will premiere tonight (Thursday, September 15) at the Pivotonian Cinema, before making its way to short film festivals...
September 15, 2022
Two north-east Geelong gardens are going on display
This September, Open Gardens Victoria will open two sustainable, drought-tolerant gardens in north-east Geelong for all to visit and be inspired. Yarrabee and Suealoe gardens...
September 10, 2022
Kinsfolk Farm market garden
Kinsfolk Farm is a half-acre market garden hidden away in Moriac. Bridie Cotter and Tom Gaunt, along with their two-year-old daughter, use organic principles to...
September 10, 2022
Aussie Thriller shines the spotlight on Surf Coast talent
A newly released Australian horror film has hit international screens and shows off Surf Coast scenery and talent. Filmed entirely on the Surf...
September 3, 2022
It’s all quality at Two Tins Patisserie
Tanja and Rachael Duncan are the mother and daughter baking duo behind Bellarine-based bakery Two Tins Patisserie, a business that operates with family, local...
September 3, 2022
in full rockabilly swing
Head back in time to the rockin', boppin' '50s and '60s with a spectacular rock 'n' roll tribute show coming to Geelong this September. Presented...
September 3, 2022
Suspense, disquiet, and depth of character – Former Geelong resident holds us in suspense with her debut novel
In July, former Geelong resident Author Adriane Howell released her debut novel, Hydra, brimming with dark suspense, mental disquiet, and black humour. Ms Howell grew...
August 27, 2022
Local groups get behind Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week
The national not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women's Health is celebrating its 10th birthday by calling local groups to host health and wellbeing-themed events...
August 27, 2022
Family moments caught in motion
Lesley Condon is a Surf Coast mum, filmmaker and photographer with a passion for capturing moments of family love in motion. Lesley has loved filmmaking...
August 20, 2022
Analogue Academy
Walking along Cuzens Place you could easily miss a little sign and doorway leading to an unassuming film studio and small business championing a...
August 20, 2022
Australia’s funniest comedians are coming to the Palais Geelong
We have a SPECIAL OFFER for our Surf Coast Times VIP readers. Use the promo code PALTIMES2 to receive 2 tickets for just $99. Normally...
August 20, 2022
Fermented food is going off
In recent years, interest in fermented foods has been on the rise. But what does the layman need to know about the health benefits, risks,...
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