Georgia Holloway

A TORQUAY local is using his unique Aboriginal Dreamtime collection to raise money for a kids’ music program in Australia’s most remote community. Gordon Stammers spent 13 years working as a child and adolescent therapist throughout central Australia where he collected unique pieces of art on his travels. “I had a lot of pictures and [...]Read More...

FROM ambitious Londoners to Torquay farmers, Brian and Jill Pocklington have made a name for themselves as the friendly faces behind Spring Valley Barn Laid Eggs. But now, after 44 years, the duo is calling it quits on the egg business. While Torquay Stockfeeds will continue operating at the Grossman Road location, the pair is [...]Read More...

STUDENTS on the Bellarine Peninsula have used their favourite motivational words to inspire the completion of the Drysdale underpass. The finalised pedestrian underpass was made possible by the words and wisdom of students from the nearby schools of St Thomas Primary School, St Ignatius College and Bellarine Secondary School. Students selected the words, “believe and [...]Read More...

THE Salty Dog Café is set to transform the foreshore into a pooch parade raising money for Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS). Owner James Zocchi said the parade, now in its third year running, was inspired by local dog walkers who frequent the foreshore café. “We are near Whites Beach which is the dog friendly [...]Read More...

A LUXURY charity home is under construction at Point Lonsdale with the proceeds set to benefit disadvantaged children. While raising money for local not-for-profit Cottage by the Sea, Victorian developer Moremac and local builder Boutique Homes will deliver a four-bedroom, luxury home at the award-winning Point Lonsdale estate. The 32-square metre charity home will be [...]Read More...

THE Senate is set to hand down its findings today following an extensive investigation into a potential cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula. In October 2019 the investigation was referred to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for an inquiry following reports suggesting excessive cancer diagnosis could be linked to a mosquito spraying program in [...]Read More...

HAYMES Helping Hand initiative is giving a Torquay cafe a fresh start following a difficult period for the hospitality industry. Yummy Tummy Cafe has won up to $8,000 in trades and paint after entering the Australia-wide competition. Delivered by Haymes Torquay store, the cafe has undergone a major makeover made by possible by the donation. [...]Read More...

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THE call is out for Bendigo people to nominate for the October local government elections. A campaign titled ‘Put Your Hand Up – 2024’ has been launched by the City of Greater Bendigo and will feature three community information sessions in a bid to encourage residents to run. The three sessions will all take place [...]Read More...