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Surf Coast Trail Marathon adds new 8km event
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (364+ words) A NEW 8km race will make the Surf Coast Trail Marathon more accessible this year, with organisers hoping the shorter distance encourages more people to try trail running. The 20 June event will add the course alongside its traditional 21km and 42km races, giving…...
Grape pest targeted as RNA projects announced
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (267+ words) THE region's grape growers and wine makers may particularly stand to benefit after Victoria's Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle announced two "ground breaking" new research projects. The minister and Eureka MP last week announced the projects that will see Victorian…...
Draft master plan maps coast's next 15 years
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (51+ words) Times News Group You have been blocked from entering information on this site. In order to prevent this from happening in the future, complete the request below to have the admin add your IP to a list that allows you…...
Surf Coast conservationist honoured as 100-year restoration push begins for Spring Creek Valley
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (651+ words) For almost three decades, Graeme Stockton has lived on and cared for the Surf Coast. The Bellbrae local has dedicated his life to improving and reviving the land around him, but despite what he and his colleagues have achieved, there…...
Kingscliff High School rolls out e-bike safety program for students
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (677+ words) KINGSCLIFF High School students are completing an online safety course before receiving a numbered identification plate under a new program aimed at promoting safer e-bike use. Implemented in partnership with E Bike Safety Australia, the initiative requires students to pass…...
Scared of sharks? This Torquay event wants to change that - Surf Coast Times
1+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) For many ocean lovers, sharks are the creatures that occupy the back of the mind every time they paddle out, dive beneath the surface or head off for a swim. A World Oceans Week event in Torquay hopes to change…...
Local chef's new Mexican food van inspired by street food from around the world
1+ week, 3+ day ago (290+ words) RAJ O'Brien was just nine years old when he travelled to Mexico with his family, but memories of taqueria taco stands have stayed with him ever since. Now, the 31-year-old chef has brought those influences home, opening his own Mexican…...
Heggie revisits highlights from last half decade
1+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) SYDNEY stand-up comedian Luke Heggie returns to View Street's Engine Room Theatre tomorrow week to present his 14th solo show " I won't say it again " not once, but twice. Thanks to popular demand, the 2010 RAW Comedy winner has shuffled his schedule…...
From the office of ROLAND ROCCHICCIOLI
1+ week, 5+ day ago (237+ words) THE proverb "Manners makyth man" is historically attributed to William of Wykeham " the 14th-century Bishop of Winchester Cathedral and Chancellor of England to Edward 111 and Richard 11. It was William's personal motto incorporated into his Coat-of-Arms. Also, it is the motto…...
Countdown to long weekend Art Show
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (266+ words) BACCHUS Marsh Rotary Art Show is returning to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall over the King's Birthday long weekend for its 54th annual running. The exhibition gets cracking in style with the Gala Opening Night happening on Friday 5 June with nibbles,…...