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New film tracks surf expedition around Tasmania
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (302+ words) A NEW surf documentary chronicling an attempt to circumnavigate Tasmania by sailing kayak will premiere in Lorne next month. Southern Edge follows surfers Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell as they navigate the island's rugged coastline in 18-foot sailing kayaks, chasing…...
Residents cash in on free pool passes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) Taking the plunge: More than 1650 residents have signed up for a free season pass to the Black Hill and Buninyong outdoor pools this summer. Picture: FILE THE free season passes introduced by the City of Ballarat for the Black Hill…...
Heathcote pool reopens after year-long closure
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) HEATHCOTE Swimming Pool will open this Saturday after closing almost 12 months ago after several patrons reported feeling electrical shocks. Since then, City of Greater Bendigo (CoGB) has been working to fix the issue. Councillor Aaron Spong and CoGB mayor Thomas…...
Community funding secures Lorne fireworks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) FIREWORKS will go ahead in Lorne this New Year's Eve, following an outpouring of support from local businesses and community members. Close to $25,000 has been raised by the Committee for Lorne (CfL) over the past two months to get two…...