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Torquay’s favourite sandwich bar is moving, but it’s good news for fans of carbs

Torquay, Victoria · Torquay

Torquay’s favourite sandwich bar is moving, but it’s good news for fans of carbs

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There’s more to love at the new Mortadeli, including carbonara-inspired breakfast wraps, pasta all day, and Roman drinking food. Plus, a nearby cafe has an all-Australian menu led by jaffles.See the Story

New president for Torquay Lions

Torquay, Victoria · Torquay

New president for Torquay Lions

Lions Club of Torquay has a new president. Colin Bellis handed over the role to Ross Yapp for the 2024-26 year at its changeover event last week. Colin has served as president for two terms. “Lions are highly respected within our community because of our service provided directly as well as through funding support,” he said. Much of the club’s service focus is through raising important funds for the community and humanitarian causes. The main fu…Read Article

Modda icons still going strong

Modewarre · Modewarre

Modda icons still going strong

It’s often difficult to put into words just how much certain people mean to a local sporting club and also how much that club means to people. For Emma and Josh Finch, Modewarre Football Netball Club has been part of their lives for as long as they can remember. And Modda loves the Finches just as much as they love Modda. Josh is the club’s game record holder in footy on 336 and has won four Les Ash Medals as best player in the Bellarine Footbal…See the Story

As close it can get in Section 3

It was the halfway mark of the winter season this week for Tennis Geelong’s Senior Pennant and things couldn’t be closer at the top end of Section 3 Mixed with only one point separating the top three teams. Surfcoast Torquay leapfrogged Ocean Grove Red and Wandana Heights to take top spot with a win at home against Eastern Districts. Torquay stormed out of the blocks winning the first two mixed 6-0, 6-1, while Districts women Debbie Irwin and Ma…Torquay, Victoria · Torquay See the Story

Rain gives relief but drought worries continue

Summer officially arrived Friday in Marshall County with heat, humidity and persistent wind gusts for more than 72 consecutive hours, stirring up dust and drying out crops and gardens.Agriculture · Marysville See the Story

Making drought a priority

Farmers impacted by drought conditions will receive more support as Surf Coast Shire Council updates its advocacy priorities. Council unanimously adopted its drought relief and resilience measures and decided to continue advocating for the state government to abandon or amend the emergency services and volunteer fund (ESVF) during June 24, meeting. The new advocacy priorities will build on its existing support and consider rural community needs …Drought · Surf Coast Shire Read Article

Torquay’s Mortadeli combines its sandwich shop, deli and pasta bar under one roof

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A sandwich shop, deli and pasta bar under one roof. Download the Good Food app to see this listing.Torquay, Victoria · Torquay Read Article

Tornadoes to swarm Torquay

A Torquay hockey pitch is kicking up a storm with construction underway on the new facility, allowing more people to play the game they love. Construction on the Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch is expected to be completed early next year and will feature a synthetic hockey pitch with LED lighting, sheltered spectator seating and a new car park. Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club vice-president Andrew Crowley said he had advocated for a closer venue …Torquay, Victoria · Torquay Read Article

Browne to lead Tigers in coaching coup

Former Australian Diamond Madi Browne has taken over the role as Torquay netball coach full-time on a three-year contract. Browne is dual Liz Ellis Diamond winner and current sports broadcaster with Fox Netball and SEN 1116. She stepped into the head coaching role in June, taking the reins from long-serving A grade coach Sonia Harris. Browne’s return to local netball drew attention last November when she was unveiled as Torquay’s inaugural senio…Torquay, Victoria · Torquay See the Story

Building on net zero momentum: highlights from Utility Week Live 2025

Discover insights from this year’s Utility Week Live, including the impact of GB Energy and the overall strength of the UK’s net zero push – along with concerns about political disruption Here are some key themes from the show: 1.Green energy represents huge opportunities Green energy is growing at 3x the rate of average growth in the UK. It’s a growth market that has the power to reduce vulnerability to international fossil fuel markets. This w…Green Energy · United Kingdom See the Story

New Owners Of Falls Lorne Site Could Run Festivals

As previously reported by The Music, the Falls Festival site in Lorne has officially sold.A buyer from NSW bought the 68-hectare (169-acre) farm site for over $2.5 million. The site reportedly had received 20 visits and seven written applications to purchase it, including one interested party from Malaysia. The site, which contains farmland, also has buildings and comes with the original stage.In 2023, the Lorne site was placed on sale for a gui…Lorne, Victoria · Lorne Read Article