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Eat pink for a good causeHot cross buns have come and gone – now it’s time for pink finger buns, to raise $1.2 million for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
Bowls club not RSL hub – yetTorquay Bowls Club chairman Des Bruhn is keen to point out that there are still issues regarding the redevelopment of the club’s headquarters.
The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Community Association will spruce up The Dell recreation area, thanks to a federal government grant.
A hop, skip and jump awayDespite its recognition on the world stage, the origins of the Great Ocean Road Marathon are humble.
Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman spent last week spruiking the federal budget, highlighting the assistance for families across the region.
The local community will be the biggest beneficiaries of a new headquarters for Torquay’s State Emergency Service unit.
The Surf Coast Shire’s draft budget has been released, aiming to provide a balance between infrastructure and preserving finances.
A homely ambienceHomestyle Aged Care facilities offer residents an environment that has been established to reflect and provide a safe, homely ambience.
The secret to a long lifeAt BlueCross Anglesea you will find out the secret to a long life – just ask Joyce Chalmers, who turned 102 recently.
Local residents ask “what the truck?”Damaged property, faulty satellite navigation devices, trucks jack-knifing in the middle of the night.
Ferry to move bank forwardWith building construction about to start in preparation for a September opening, the Barwon Heads Community Bank branch has appointed Kim Ferry as branch manager.
Central Walk running ahead in DrysdaleEight years of planning will soon become a reality with construction commencing on the first two stages of the Central Walk development in Drysdale.
You can bet on Portarlington Golf ClubPortarlington Golf Club wouldn’t describe itself as going to the dogs, but dog racing punters can now go to them.
A sign, a job and a statementHaving arrived in Torquay just the day before, it didn’t take long for Queenslander David Ison to hit the road – literally.
Go west for pergolasWith over 30 years in the building game, it would be hard to beat the workmanship of Phill Cooper at West Coast Pergolas.
What’s the catch?In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the Marine Discovery Centre recognised some of Bellarine Community Health’s dedicated volunteers.
On Thursday May 10, Diversitat launched its Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety for New Arrivals DVD.
Grave situation in LorneDuring the coming weeks, works will begin to improve the roads and drainage of one of the Surf Coasts Shire’s most picturesquely located cemeteries.
Bike Safe will celebrate possibly its finest moment with the official opening of the Black Rock bike path today.
With the Safe Harbour project up in the air and April’s train delays, attention has shifted to our public transport system.
A fuss about Pat WatmuffPat Watmuff was recently awarded life membership of Anglesea Tennis Club, by club president Marie Robins.
Emergency helicopter delayed by stormSix hikers endured a tough night when they were unable to contact the air ambulance to come and pick up one of their injured party members.
iPads, they listenWhile not strictly for seniors, a course at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House on how to use an iPad is proving popular with that demographic.
Garden open and fired upA community garden out of commission for nine months due to asbestos contaminated soil was officially reopened on Saturday.
An organ donor campaigner who brought his message to the Surf Coast and Bellarine this summer died in a motorbike accident in Sydney last week.
Sheila’s next destination: ParisAs part of her busy schedule, Sheila Currie plays competition golf at Torquay Golf Club where she has been a member since moving to the area.
