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National Wool Museum – Geelong

No other Australian City can boast Geelong's...

Portarlington, Victoria

Portarlington is a historic coastal township located...

Waterfront & Eastern Beach – Geelong

The Geelong Waterfront is one of Australia's...

WHAT'S ON

Surf Coast Events Newsletter – August 2023

Bells Beach Longboard Classic hits the waves - Surf Coast winter events calendar Surf Coast Event Participants,  This month we...

The Miracle Club (in cinemas – 3rd of August)

Do you believe in miracles? I'm unsure if I do or even if I would recognise one if I...

Lightning & Rhinestones at The Barwon Club Hotel

What a stable of stars! 🤩 Hell-raisin', festival-slayin', county-chart-toppin', award-winnin'.. plus some Honky-tonkin' thrown in for good measure... The electrifying debut...

current affairs

Outdoor pool at Drysdale gets green light

A planning permit has been issued for the long-awaited 50-metre outdoor pool at the Drysdale Sports Precinct, paving the way for construction work to start this month. The outdoor pool...

New Climate Emergency Action Plan aims to inspire and support community

Surf Coast Shire Council has a new Climate Emergency Action Plan, detailing organisational goals for 2023-2025 and aiming to further inspire and support community Climate Emergency response. Council resolved at...

DOLPHINS, TURTLES, AND BIRDS DON’T HAVE TO DIE AT THE HANDS OF FISHING GEAR

In 1987, a biologist went undercover on a commercial tuna fishing vessel. One video he took made headlines around the world: hundreds of dolphins encircled in purse seine nets,...

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Operation Lockatoo launched to foil pest cockie behaviour

Operation Lockatoo is proceeding in Lorne. Following successful...

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ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

World Soil Day – Tuesday, 5 December 2023

The annual United Nations’ World Soil Day will be held on Tuesday 5 December 2023. Soil and water are at the very foundation of our existence. Whether it be for plentiful and nutritious yields of the food we grow to eat, the mitigation of droughts, floods and landslides or for biodiversity and the health of […]

Normative study reveals data blindspot: scope 3 emissions missed by 72% of businesses

Normative, the enterprise carbon platform, today publishes the ‘2023 Carbon Accountability Report’, uncovering enterprises’ core challenge in the transition to net zero. It reveals that over 70% of  200 businesses surveyed are not calculating scope 3 emissions – a serious compliance risk. The EU’s CSRD requires companies to report on 2024 value chain emissions in […]

Australia’s infrastructure assumptions must change in an energised climate

Rob Fowler, Partner, Energy Transition at Partners in Performance For several decades, the scientific community has sounded the alarm about the potential impacts of climate change. However, despite the warnings, the repercussions are becoming evident in the damage inflicted on societies and the critical infrastructure upon which we rely. The current challenge lies in our […]

HOSPITALITY

VIGNA CANTINA Sangiovese 2017 Barossa Valley $28.00

I met Torzi Matthews some years back, my memory is not so good these days, however, the story...

Domaine Laroche Chablis – Saint Martin – France 2020

$39.00 - 350 ml  In the glass a slight green tinge around the rim. In the mouth, this Chablis has...

Alte Reben Mataro 2008 – $85.00 – Barossa Valley

Kaesler estate Mataro vines were planted in 1930, Alte Reben means "Old Vines" in German.  2008 was the first...

TRAVEL / TOURISM

Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOt1nWTKfQ   The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of national significance, and one of...

The Melbourne Zoological Gardens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCN8tM5xQnY&t=148s Observe wildlife from around the world at Melbourne Zoo Royal Park, 55 acres of land donated by the...

Drysdale, Victoria

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO5b5qL3D-g Drysdale is a rural township located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town itself has a population of around...

LIFESTYLE

Home Removal Tips to Really Help You Save Money

Looking for ways to streamline your next move? From budgeting wisely and cleaning smartly, removalists Geelong have some...

How RPBA Matches People with Responsible Dog Breeders

Part of cat or dog breeding in Australia is looking for ways to reach out to animal lovers....

GLENELG SHIRE ANIMAL WELFARE CENTRE

The Glenelg Shire Animal Welfare Centre provides a temporary home for lost, stray, surrendered and seized animals. Many of...

HEALTH / MEDICINE / MIND / FITNESS

Giving without thanks: Local Legend Amanda Hough

PASSIONATE community contributor Amanda Hough says research shows that the act of giving hits the pleasure centre of...

There Is A New Game In Town – TAKTIK TENNIS™

#Product Review I fondly remember how as a child, I would spend countless hours, on the beach, in a...

Royal Flying Doctor Service Announces New Board Chair – Tracey Hayes

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Hayes as the new Chair...

ART / CULTURE

Winning artists announced: 2024 Community Calendar

The 12 winning artists who will appear in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Arts Calendar have been...

Queenscliff Gallery (QG) Winter Express

Immerse yourself in a captivating experience where every artwork in the QG Winter Express is available to go! Australian...

Neverlasting and Effacement – two new photography exhibitions by local artists Ballarat International Foto Biennale 

26 August – 22 October 2023 The Art Gallery of Ballarat is proud to present two exhibitions as part of the...

FEATURES / BLOGGERS

VIGNA CANTINA Sangiovese 2017 Barossa Valley $28.00

I met Torzi Matthews some years back, my memory is not so good these days, however, the story...

Domaine Laroche Chablis – Saint Martin – France 2020

$39.00 - 350 ml  In the glass a slight green tinge around the rim. In the mouth, this Chablis has...

GLENELF HUNT

Find the elves and win this festive season 29 November 2021 The ‘Glenelf Hunt’ is here and families are invited...

AL MARTINO

AMERICAN SINGER AND ACTOR Al Maritno was an American singer and actor. He had his greatest success as a...

Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOt1nWTKfQ   The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of national significance, and one of...

The Melbourne Zoological Gardens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCN8tM5xQnY&t=148s Observe wildlife from around the world at Melbourne Zoo Royal Park, 55 acres of land donated by the...

Drysdale, Victoria

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO5b5qL3D-g Drysdale is a rural township located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town itself has a population of around...

National Wool Museum – Geelong

No other Australian City can boast Geelong's diversity and concentration of wool related industries and activities.  In fact,...

Portarlington, Victoria

Portarlington is a historic coastal township located on the Bellarine Peninsula, 28 km from the city of Geelong,...

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Seasonal Vehicle Maintenance Tips for Australian Weather 

Australia's changing weather can pose challenges for your vehicle. Whether it's the blazing heat of summer, heavy rainfall,...

LOCAL ANGLER SECURES TOP SPOT IN HOOKED ON TUNA COMPETITION

A local angler has secured the top spot in the Hooked on Tuna fishing competition, reeling in a...

RIP TO RIVER

A 10 km surf beach run from "The Rip" at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove near the Barwon...

SANTA VISITS LUCKY HIGHTON FAMILY

Santa has visited one lucky family early this year. The Maddrell family from Highton enjoyed the early visit...

NORTHSIDE CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTER – Salvation Army

Here at Northside Church and Community Center we endeavour to walk the journey with people to build capacity...

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG – GEELONG NATURE FORUM

The Geelong Nature Forum 'Where the Rivers Run' celebrates the wonderful animal and plant life of our region’s...

RUN 4 GEELONG

Run4Geelong Barwon Health holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Geelong and the Barwon Health...

SPOT A SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE – **COMPETITION**

Competition - spot a whale and win Competition overview Council, Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism and The Department of Environment,...

WINNER ANNOUNCED – COUNTESS CAROLINE’S ANNUAL FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION

  CONGRATULATIONS KAREN LANGMAIR WINNER COUNTESS CAROLINE'S FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION 2021 This is the third year I have run my footy...

GEELONG’S BEST KID BUSKER COMPETITION [now till 3rd Oct]

Central Geelong’s Best KID Busker Online Competition 2021 October 2021 School Holidays The 2021 Central Geelong’s Best KID Busker Competition will be...

TWO FEET & HEARTBBEAT WALK – GEELONG

Charity walk and community market. Two Feet & A Heartbeat is for HeartKids families to pay tribute to their...

IlIRIAN KAMERAJ [Chef de Parteeeee] RECIPE #1 :// BEER CAN CHICKEN

He's the internets newest culinary arts sensation and if you can believe it, has 6.1 million hits and...