Rates rise by 25 basis points
The central bank has pulled the trigger on another 25 basis point rate rise, taking the official cash rate to 2.85 per cent. The Reserve...
Afterglow shines a light on youth homelessness (and unicorns)
Popular Surf Coast event the Black Diamond Afterglow Night Run and its 600-plus runners will again light up Torquay with the fluorescent unicorn-themed fun...
Local figures paint promising picture
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Who doesn't love 'secret modelling' predicting doom and gloom? The Reserve Bank (RBA) modelling leaked this week predicting a...
October book reviews with Torquay Books
Runt Craig Silvey A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee. Annie Shearer lives in...
Hospitality Bootcamp delivers skills for summer
AS THE Geelong region prepares for the summer tourism boom, The Gordon is launching a Hospitality Bootcamp to help local employers recruit an influx...
State-of-the-art radiology comes to Torquay
VISION Radiology is a comprehensive diagnostic medical imaging and interventional radiology service provider with multiple clinics in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, including the...
A great place for aged care
Great Ocean Road Health provides excellent aged care facilities that provide accommodation, respite, palliative care and rehabilitation. Our services offer a range of options, depending...
Thousands flock to Surf Coast Kite Festival
SPIRITS soared in Torquay for the annual Surf Coast Kite Festival with thousands of people turning out for the event at Fishermans Beach. A Jan...
Chalmers hands down Federal Budget, forecasts hard decisions ahead
FEDERAL Treasurer Jim Chalmers has laid the groundwork for future belt tightening in his first budget, while outlining cost of living help and extra...
Surfcoast Medical still serving the community
Surfcoast Medical Centre is committed to providing our patients with a high standard of care for the benefit of each patient's health and wellbeing. In...
Geelong Arts Centre celebrates Children’s Week
Geelong Arts Centre will celebrate Children's Week 2022 with fun immersive theatre experiences that will captivate and excite children from across the region on...
Free parking for ferry commuters
PORT Phillip Ferries is offering free parking for early morning Geelong commuters taking the 7am service into Melbourne. The car parks are located on Cunningham...
WHR Allied Health is celebrating OT week
OT week, or Occupational Therapy Week, runs from October 24-30 with World Occupational Therapy Day on the October 27. This year's theme 'What OT means...
T20 World Cup: Netherlands unbeaten, injury sours Sri Lanka win
BAS de Leede has produced more heroics to overcome a late scare and lead the Netherlands to a five-wicket T20 World Cup win over...
All abilities access for Stevensons Falls
UPGRADES to facilities at Stevensons Falls in the Otways will make the area accessible for people of all abilities when a $1.35 million dollar...
Market season is back
TRADERS are gearing up for the return of the coast's peak market season with organisers of events in Lorne and Anglesea putting the finishing...
T20 World Cup: Namibia stun Sri Lanka, Netherlands squeeze past UAE
ARMED with solid self-belief, minnows Namibia have opened the T20 World Cup with a stunning 55-run upset thrashing of Sri Lanka. The Namibians silenced the...
GIVIT partners with Wathaurong Co-operative
INNOVATIVE online donation platform GIVIT has delivered five boxes of new clothing to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative as part of new partnership with the...